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NZ-BAN First Test draw can give Bangladesh the pleasure of victory
Bangladesh have played a total of 15 Test matches against New Zealand, losing 12 and drawing three. However, all the Test matches in which Bangladesh drew were disrupted due to inclement weather conditions. So, if Bangladesh draw the ongoing Test match, it will be a tremendous success for them. Bangladesh have been in good form since the start of this Test match. They may expect fantastic outcomes in this test if this consistency can be maintained for the following two days of the match. Let's take a quick look at Bangladesh's performance on the third day of the contest.
Match Scenario of New Zealand-Bangladesh First Test
Bangladesh finished day two with a score of 175/2, and it was uncertain if they would be able to maintain their momentum on day three. However, the batters remained steadfast on day three and continued to play in the same manner as they had on day two. Bangladesh scored 401 runs for the loss of six wickets on day three. They now have a 73-run lead against New Zealand in the first innings.
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Bangladesh are now hoping to expand their lead to over 150 runs in order to put pressure on New Zealand in their second innings. Will they be able to construct a healthy gap against New Zealand on day four? Given Bangladesh's performance thus far in the tournament and the nature of the pitch, it is highly likely that Bangladesh will take a lead of close to 200 runs.
Day 3 Highlights of the 2022 BAN vs NZ First Test
Bangladesh's opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy (78), Mominul Haque (88), and Liton Das (86) all returned to the pavilion on day three following good innings in the middle.
The first victim of the day was Mahmudul Hasan, who was picked by Neil Wagner with a short delivery. He was shaky from the start of the morning and he eventually fell apart in the face of Wagner's short ball. Following that, Skipper Mominul Haque and Liton Das formed a strong partnership and pushed the total to 361.
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Trent Boult took Mominul's wicket through Ibw shortly after the Tea break. However, the left-hander may have been out at 8 if Kylie Jamieson had scooped up Mominul's return catch. It was one of the pivotal moments of the day since Mahmudul Hasan had just been dismissed a few overs before, and losing another wicket would have been a significant blow to Bangladesh's chances. In addition, Mominul also got another life in his innings.
On the other hand, Liton Das played a brilliant innings at Mount Maunganui on a flat track. He seemed at ease in the middle and didn't allow the opposition bowlers a chance. However, Liton was bowled by Trent Boult for a poor shot outside off-stump.
Yasir Ali (11*) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (20*) stayed unbeaten at the crease in the end. They will have to play sensibly in the opening session on day 4 In order to get a big first-innings total. Trent Boult and Neil Wagner have each taken three wickets for New Zealand thus far.
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Bangladesh also set a new record on day three. They have played 156 overs so far in this innings, the most by the Tigers outside Asia and the third most outside Bangladesh.
Most Overs played in a Test innings by Bangladesh (Away Tests, top 5)
Score
Overs
Opposition
Ground
Year
638
196
Sri Lanka
Galle
2013
541/7d
173
Sri Lanka
Pallekele
2021
401/6*
156*
New Zealand
Mount Maunganui
2022
595/8d
152
New Zealand
Wellington
2017
361
137.5
Pakistan
Peshawar
2003
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Verdict
Bangladesh should anticipate a brilliant outcome in the ongoing New Zealand-Bangladesh first Test if they continue to play like they have done so far. Because Mount Maunganui's surface is conducive to batting, the prospects of the wicket shifting drastically over the next two days are slim. In this circumstance, the hosts are unlikely to be out quickly following the end of Bangladesh's second innings. Bangladesh will be able to finish the match with a satisfying draw if they can hold their composure on the fifth day and bat to the end. Besides, Bangladesh will also receive its first point in the current ICC Test Championship.
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Bangladesh hold firm after imperious batting display
Bangladesh team probably enjoyed the best two days of their Test cricket in New Zealand so far.
The initial success came up when they removed the last five New Zealand batters within 70 runs on top of their day one total and restricted them under 350. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Shoriful Islam proved their capibilty once again.
And now, they batted more than 150 overs and scored more than 400 runs and they are yet to be all out!
Read:Bangladesh takes lead after Mominul, Liton heroics
At the end of day three of the first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Bangladesh are leading by 73 runs with four wickets in hand— a rare success Bangladesh team is going through on the soil of New Zealand.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque and Liton Das— all had a good chance to register their maiden century in New Zealand, but they fell short. Despite that agony, Bangladesh are far ahead of the hosts in this Test, at least, at this stage.
Mominul and Liton added 158 runs in the fifth wicket stand. The stand was broken when Mominul fell for 88— short of 12 runs of his second Test century abroad. His first away ton came against Sri Lanka last year.
Bangladesh ended day two at 175 for two with Joy and Mominul remaining unbeaten for 70 and eight respectively.
Joy fell for 78 after adding only eight to his overnight total while Mominul remained firm at the other end of the wicket.
It was Joy’s maiden fifty in Test cricket. Before this match, he played only one Test. The 21-year-old batter was one of the best in the world during his U-19 cricketing days. He had a century in the last U-19 World Cup that Bangladesh won beating India in the final.
Mushfiqur Rahim failed to impress as he fell for 12 off 53 balls.
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In the next wicket stand, Liton joined Mominul and made New Zealand bowlers toil. Mominul registered his 15th fifty in Test, and right after that, Liton recorded his 11th fifty in the format.
After Mominul, Trent Boult also removed Liton for 86. One ball earlier of his dismissal, Liton survived a caught-behind appeal from New Zealand, but eventually, he fell prey to the same kind of dismissal.
The onus was on Yasir Ali and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to survive the day playing all the remaining overs, and they successfully did that. This pair batted more than 10 overs and survived the day ensuring a 73-run first innings lead.
New Zealand bowlers tried everything they could. They posed many tough questions they possibly could, and to utter surprise for many, the Bangladeshi batters managed to answer.
They managed to tackle pace-swingings and bouncers from Tim Southee, Boult and Neil Wagner. Wagner came up with his typical strength full with short-balls. But Bangladeshi batters were smart enough to play him despite giving him three wickets. Along with Wagner, Boult bagged three wickets too.
With two days to go in this Test, Bangladesh are clearly ahead of the hosts, but they have to work harder in the remaining six sessions to get the best result against New Zealand.
Bangladesh takes lead after Mominul, Liton heroics
In the first Test of the two-match series against New Zealand, both Mominul Haque and Liton Das hit a fifty each as Bangladesh secured a first-innings lead which was rising at the last session of day three at Mount Maunganui.
Mominul and Liton added 158 runs in the fifth wicket stand. The stand was broken when Mominul fell for 88— short of 12 runs of his second Test century abroad.
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Bangladesh ended day two at 175 for two with Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mominul remaining unbeaten for 70 and eight respectively.
Joy fell for 78 after adding only eight to his overnight total while Mominul remained firm at the other end of the wicket.
It was Joy’s maiden fifty in Test cricket. Before this match, he played only one Test. The 21-year-old batter was one of the best in the world during his U-19 cricketing days. He had a century in the last U-19 World Cup that Bangladesh won beating India in the final.
Mushfiqur Rahim failed to impress as he fell for 12 off 53 balls.
In the next wicket stand, Liton joined Mominul and made New Zealand bowlers toil. Mominul registered his 15th fifty in Test, and right after that, Liton recorded his 11th fifty in the format.
Read:Shanto, Joy hit fifties as Bangladesh reply strongly
After Mominul, Trent Boult also removed Liton for 86. One ball earlier of his dismissal, Liton survived a caught-behind appeal from New Zealand, but eventually, he fell prey to the same kind of dismissal.
At the end of 145 overs, Bangladesh were batting at 370 for six in reply to New Zealand’s first innings of 328. Bangladesh already secured a lead of 42 runs with four wickets in hand.
Fed Cup Football: Saif, Mohammedan reach semifinals
Saif Sporting Club and Dhaka Mohammedan SC reached the semifinals of the Bashundhara Group Federation Cup Football Tournament ’21 eliminating their rivals in the quarter-finals at the Bir Shreshta Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
The 10-time champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play Saif SC in the first semifinal on January 6.
Dhaka Mohammedan SC eliminated Chittagong Abahani Limited by 2-1 goals in the day’s first quarterfinal Sunday afternoon.
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Mohammedan SC took the lead in the 65th minute with a gifted goal when Abahani midfielder Arafat Hossen sent the ball to his own net (1-0).
Defender Emon Khan widened the Black and Whites margin in the 74th minute (2-0).
Nigerian forward Ebimobowei Thankgod reduced the margin for the former finalists Chittagong Abahani in the 90th minute of the match (2-1).
In the day’s 2nd quarterfinal, Saif SC defeated Swadhinata KS by 2-0 goals at the same venue Sunday evening
Midfielder Rahim Uddin put Saif SC ahead in the 42nd minute (1-0) while another medio Meraj Hossain Opi doubled the Saif SC margin in the 72nd minute (2-0).
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The 3rd quarterfinal between Sheikh Russel KC and Rahmatganj MFS and the 4th quarterfinal between Sheikh Jamal DC and Dhaka Abahani Ltd will be held on Monday at the same venue.
Fed Cup Football: Mohammedan reach semifinal eliminating Ctg Abahani
Dhaka Mohammedan SC reached the semifinal of the Bashundhara Group Federation Cup Football Tournament ’21 eliminating Chittagong Abahani Limited by 2-1 goals in the first quarter-final at the Bir Shreshta Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Sunday.
Mohammedan SC took the lead in the 65th minute with a gifted goal when Abahani midfielder Arafat Hossen sent the ball to his own net (1-0).
Defender Emon Khan widened the Black and Whites margin in the 74th minute (2-0).
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Nigerian forward Ebimobowei Thankgod reduced the margin for the former finalists Chittagong Abahani in the 90th minute of the match (2-1).
The 10th time champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play the first semifinal on January 6 against the winners of Saif SC and Swadhinata KS, who will play each other in the 2nd quarterfinal Sunday night at the same venue.
The 3rd quarterfinal between Sheikh Russel KC and Rahmatganj MFS and the 4th quarterfinal between Sheikh Jamal DC and Dhaka Abahani Ltd will be held on Monday at the same venue.
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BCL final: Central Zone's Hasan Murad shines on Day 1
Walton Central Zone's Hasan Murad bagged four wickets for 70 runs against BCB South Zone at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on the opening day of the final of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) Sunday.
Winning the toss, Central Zone asked South to bat first, who posted 261 runs for five wickets in 80 overs at stumps, riding on Anamul Haque Bijoy and Pinak Ghosh.
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Anamul and Pinak put on a 137-run opening stand, hitting a fifty each. Hasan broke the partnership in the 52nd over.
After Pinak, the left-arm spinner also removed Anamul, Towhid Hridoy and Mahedi Hasan – all of whom had a good run of form in this season of the BCL.
At the end of day, South Zone's Zakir Hasan and captain Farhad Reza remained unbeaten on 44 and 46.
Messi among 4 PSG players who test positive for COVID-19
Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is among four players in the Paris Saint-Germain squad to have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the team's French Cup game on Monday night.
PSG added that one staff member also had COVID-19 in a statement on Saturday night. None of them were named at that point, but in a further statement on the team's medical news Sunday the club named Messi, left back Juan Bernat, backup goalie Sergio Rico and 19-year-old midfielder Nathan Bitumazala.
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PSG is playing at third-tier Vannes.
Last year's runner-up Monaco was in action later Sunday at second-tier Quevilly-Rouen in one of 13 games scheduled for the day as sides bid to reach the last 16.
Monaco said Saturday that seven players had COVID-19 but none showed any worrying signs and are isolating.
NZ vs BAN 1st Test 2021: Bangladesh Sustains Hope Till the End of Day 2
Bangladesh are in a good position in the first Test match against New Zealand at the end of day two. Bangladesh require 154 runs to surpass New Zealand's first-innings total, and they still have eight wickets in hand. Bangladesh will not lose by an innings in this match, which is a notable achievement in only two days. Bangladesh has displayed a few more encouraging signs in this series-opening Test. Let's take a look at the current scenario of the NZ vs BAN 1st Test 2021.
Match Scenario: New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test 2021
Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque chose to bat first in the first session to take advantage of the early moisture. Pacers bowled superbly in the very first session of the match and dominated the contest for the first two days. The current scenario of the NZ vs BAN 1st Test 2021 is discussed in this article.
New Zealand’s First Innings
New Zealand were asked to bat first, and they were all out for 328 runs in the first session of day 2. Will Young and Devon Conway put on a 138-run partnership for the second wicket after losing Captain Tom Latham in the fourth over of the innings.
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They were cautious at the start of the innings and appeared to be in great shape in the middle. Bangladesh needed a wicket urgently to break the partnership. Finally, they made a breakthrough in the second session. Will Young (52) was run out by Najmul Hossain in the 49th over of the contest. On the other hand, Devon Conway (122) was dismissed after completing his century in the third session. Bangladesh's captain Mominul Haque got his wicket. New Zealand had a total of 258/5 at the end of day 1.
Bangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz showed a lot of aggression in the opening session of day 2. He took three wickets and assisted Bangladesh in bowling out New Zealand in the opening session. On the other hand, Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh's most inspirational bowler in the first innings. He took three wickets for 69 runs in 26 overs.
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Bangladesh’s Ongoing First Innings
Bangladesh needed to get off to a solid start in order to threaten New Zealand's first innings total. They got off to a good start owing to a 43-run first-wicket partnership between Shadman Islam and Mahmudul Hasan. Wagner dismissed Shadman Islam (22) in the 19th over of the innings. However, a 104-run partnership between Mahmudul Hasan (70*) and Najmul Hossain (64) in the first innings has provided Bangladesh with a good foundation. Najmul was a little more aggressive and confident than his partner in the middle, but he was finally dismissed by Wagner.
After Najmul's departure, opener Mahmudul Hasan and Captain Mominul Haque (8*) have put up an undefeated 28-run stand. Bangladesh ended day two with 175/2, 153 runs behind New Zealand's first innings total.
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Bangladesh should aim to bat for the entire third day in order to maintain its dominance in the game. Therefore, Bangladesh will have to put in a lot of effort in the remaining days of the contest.
Verdict
Bangladesh have yet to win a match in New Zealand and beating them will be extremely difficult for the current Tigers’ Test side in the ongoing series. Bangladesh are now in a strong position in the ongoing NZ vs BAN 1st Test 2021, but there is no certainty that they would win or tie. Bangladesh have a habit of losing control of a contest after a good start. Therefore, Bangladesh's aim will be to push the match to the fifth day and keep the players' performances all throughout the contest.
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BPL 2022: Five Promising Young Players to Watch
The Bangladesh Premier League will begin on January 21 after a two-year break and the competition will enter its eighth season. The most recent Bangladesh Premier League took place in 2019. This year's edition of the franchise-based T20 cricket league will include six teams. According to the BCB, the huge event would take place at three cricket venues around the country. The upcoming championship will feature some fresh young talented cricketers. Take a look at the five young players to watch out for in the BPL 2022.
Young Players to Watch in BPL 2022
It's a challenging task to pick the top five players from a bunch of young, promising cricketers. Here are the five cricketers who can showcase their abilities at the upcoming tournament.
Akbar Ali (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 29 | Runs: 337 | HS: 45* | Ave: 21.06 | SR: 126.69 | 50s: 0
Akbar Ali captained Bangladesh's U19 World Cup-winning team in 2020. Many cricket analysts predict that Bangladesh's future captain will be Akbar Ali. He is a wicket-keeper batter. This right-hander is a hard-hitting batter who can accelerate the run rate in the death overs. Akbar will play for Chattogram Challengers in the eighth season of the BPL. He will almost certainly be a regular starter for Chattogram. Therefore, Akbar Ali will have a fantastic opportunity to prove his capabilities. The selectors are also looking forward to seeing Akbar thrive in the BPL 2020.
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Shamim Hossain (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 40 | Runs: 560 | HS: 52* | Ave: 19.31 | SR: 136.91 | 50s: 1
Shamim Hossain was a member of the Bangladesh U19 World Cup-winning team. He is regarded as one of Bangladesh's most promising young cricketers. Shamim has been a part of the Bangladesh T20 setup since the Zimbabwe trip in 2021. This left-handed power batter will be keen to show his true potential for his Chattogram Challengers team in the upcoming BPL 2020. Shamim's performance in the competition will have a significant impact on Chattogram's team.
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Parvez Hossain Emon (Cumilla Victorians)
T20 M: 24 | Runs: 563 | HS: 100* | Ave: 24.47 | SR: 123.73 | 50s: 2
The U19 World Cup-winning opener Parvez Hossain Emon holds the record for the fastest T20 century by a Bangladeshi player (42 balls). He set the record during a match in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup in 2020. Parvez will play for Cumilla in the BPL this season, and he will most certainly be one of their openers. Parvez was a member of Bangladesh's T20I team against Pakistan. However, he did not appear in any of the matches. The selectors will keep a close eye on him during the competition. Therefore, the upcoming competition will surely put the left-handed top-order batter under pressure, which he must embrace as a challenge.
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Towhid Hridoy (Fortune Barishal)
T20 M: 25 | Runs: 587 | HS: 66* | Ave: 30.89 | SR: 116 | 50s: 3
Towhid Hridoy is a young cricketer who came through the U19 system. In domestic T20 cricket, he already has a decent track record. Towhid will play for Barishal in the forthcoming competition. He and Najmul Hossain Shanto will most likely open the innings for Fortune Barishal. As one of Bangladesh cricket's emerging prospects, this will be an excellent opportunity for him to demonstrate his genuine potential to the selectors.
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Rejaur Rahman Raja (Chattogram Challengers)
T20 M: 16 | Wkts: 15 | BBI: 3/25 | Ave: 21.33 | Econ: 6.48 | SR: 19.7
22 years old right-arm medium pacer Rezaur Rahman Raja has been picked in the Bangladesh Test team for the two-match series against Pakistan. Despite being on the team, he did not appear in any of the matches. Raja will play for Chattogram Challengers in the upcoming BPL 2022. Rezaur Rahman Raja is one of the Challengers' talented cricketers. National selectors and fans will closely monitor his fast bowling during the competition. Raja will do all in his power to showcase his abilities to everyone at the event.
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Bottom Line
The main objective of the T20 format Bangladesh Premier League is to develop new, promising players. In other words, the Bangladesh Premier League is an excellent platform for young, talented cricketers to improve their skills. The next generation's rising stars are looking forward to displaying their abilities through this competition. This time will be no different. Aside from the players mentioned above, there are a number of talented cricketers who can regularly perform in the upcoming event. Overall, the young cricketers are likely to play a key role in the BPL 2022 this year.
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Shanto, Joy hit fifties as Bangladesh reply strongly
Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy hit a fifty each in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.
At the end of day two, Bangladesh were batting at 175 for two with Joy and captain Mominul Haque remained unbeaten for 70 and eight respectively.
Joy, who got his Test captain in the second Test against Pakistan at home, scored only six in his debut. But coming into bat for the third time in Tests, he notched up his maiden fifty.
Along the way of scoring 70, Joy played 211 balls— the highest by any Bangladeshi openers in New Zealand.
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Joy and Shadman Islam added 43 in the opening stand. Shadman fell for 22 off 55 balls, but Joy remained firm at the other end of the wicket. In the second wicket stand, Joy and number three Shanto added 104 runs on the board.
The pair of Joy and Shanto was going well until Neil Wagner bagged his second wicket and removed Shanto. It was an outswinger delivery from Wagner after a barrage of short balls. Shanto’s foot movement was disappointing. He only sent a catch to Will Young.
Joy and Mominul played the last nine overs of the day without any loss.
Joy got a life at 20, but later, he took the advantage and did not give any chance to the hosts’ bowlers.
Earlier, Bangladesh scalped the last five wickets of the hosts inside 70 runs on top of their overnight total of 258 for five. The hosts were ended up at 328 in their first innings of this Test after being sent to bat first losing the toss.
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Devon Conway was the highest runs getter for the hosts with his well-composed 122 while Henry Nicholls scored 75 and opener Will Young put 52 on the board.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the bowlers on the second day morning. The right-arm spinner bagged three wickets in the first session of the day, while Mominul and Shoriful scalped one each.
Mehidy and Shorfiul ended up taking three wickets each. It was the best bowling for Shorfiul in Tests. He previously played one Test against Sri Lanka.
Restricting the hosts under 350 runs in the first innings, came as a good chance for Bangladesh to end this Test on high.
But as the first step, the Tigers now need to score 153 runs more to pass the first innings total of New Zealand.