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BAN squander a chance to dominate NZ

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  28 Nov 2023, 18:55

In spite of a good start, Bangladesh failed to take the stranglehold on day one of the two-match series opening cricket Test against New Zealand, largely due to the rash shots played by the most of the players at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Bangladesh though crossed 300-run mark but lost all but one wicket as they reached 310-9 at stumps.

It could have a better day for them had they not squandered the good start provided by opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy who made team-best 86. Most of the batters meanwhile went past 20 but as has been the case, they couldn't convert it to a big knock.

New Zealand offspinner Glenn Phillips was the most successful bowler for his team, claiming 4-37 in his just second Test. Pacer Kyle Jamieson and left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel snapped up two wickets apiece to complement his effort.

Joy shared stands of 39 for the first wicket with Zakir Hasan and 53 for the second with Najmul Hossain Shanto as Bangladesh made steady progress.

Shahadat was undone by a slower delivery of Phillips as he chipped straight to short midwicket after adding 24.

Phillips also dismissed Nurul Hasan Sohan who adopted the policy of counterattack but failed to execute it properly. Nurul hit five boundaries for his 28 ball-29.

New Zealand edged closer to wrap up Bangladesh's innings on day one but Shoriful Islam (13) and Taijul Islam (8) helped the side survive.

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