Bangladesh Vs New Zealand
Roaring Tigers Script Groundbreaking History in New Zealand
Finally, the time has come to celebrate a victory on New Zealand soil. The roaring tigers overcame the Blackcaps in New Zealand for the first time. They defeated the Kiwis by 8 wickets in front of their home supporters at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday (November 5). Bangladesh had to wait for 33 matches to win their first match on New Zealand soil in any format. This triumph will surely go down as one of the historic moments in Bangladesh cricket. Let's look at how Bangladesh beat New Zealand in the first Test match.
Match Report: New Zealand-Bangladesh First Test
New Zealand were 147/5 at the end of day 4, barely 17 runs ahead in Bangladesh's first innings. As a result, the Bangladesh campaign was anticipating a win in this encounter. They were required to take all of New Zealand's wickets in the first session on day 5. That is just what the Bangladeshi team executed in the first hour of the session.
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Bangladesh took the remainder of New Zealand's wickets in just 10.3 overs and knocked them out for only 169 runs. With that, New Zealand's lead had extended to only 40 runs, making Bangladesh's target a cakewalk.
Pacer Ebadot Hossain came out with a lot of aggression in the early morning of the day and picked up three more wickets. Ebadot was heavily criticized for his sloppy bowling in the first innings, but he responded with a great bowling effort. The accuracy of Ebadot and the other two pacers, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam was outstanding. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets for 36 runs and Ebadot concluded his spell with 46/6 in 21 overs.
Bangladesh chased down the target in 16.5 overs, losing two openers - Shadman Islam (3) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (17), and claiming a landmark win in Bangladesh cricket history. Two senior members of the team, Mominul Haque (13*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (5*), were at the crease when Bangladesh beat New Zealand.
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Overall, this was a successful encounter for some Bangladeshi players. Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who is already out for the second match, delivered a solid 78-run knock in the first innings. He has a promising career ahead of him. In the first innings, Najmul Hossain (64), Mominul Haque (88), and Liton Das (86) all had chances to score centuries but lost out on a good opportunity. All of the pacers, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam, were superb in both innings. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz was also effective with the ball. So, the Bangladesh team can take a lot of positives from this match ahead of the second Test in Christchurch.
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Player of the Match
Right-arm medium pacer Ebadot Hossain was named player of the match for his outstanding performance with the ball. He took 7 wickets in the match. However, it was his fiery second-inning bowling performance that gave Bangladesh the win.
Way Forward
The Bangladesh men's cricket team was under enormous pressure following a poor performance in the T20 World Cup, which was followed by a series against Pakistan. So, they really needed this historic Test match victory to revive Bangladesh cricket. Bangladesh were dismantled and clueless in the most recent series, and team morale was down following a string of poor performances. Therefore, this Test match victory will surely strengthen Bangladesh's confidence. The second Test match of the BAN vs NZ series will take place in Christchurch on January 9 (Sunday).
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Tigers script history by registering first Test win against Kiwis in NZ
When Mushfiqur Rahim cracked Kyle Jamieson a cut to the off-side for a boundary in Mount Maunganui, most Bangladeshis were fast asleep.
Only two runs were needed to upset World Test Champions New Zealand in their home turf, and Mushfiqur ran into roaring, fisting bumps and hugging non-striker Momiminul Haque as he hit the winning four.
The sun had not risen then in Bangladesh, but few did wake up across the country to witness the famous Test win of Bangladesh on TV or mobile screen— undoubtedly the best Test result of Bangladesh so far in 22 years.
“It was teamwork. Everyone was keen to win the match and they put their hand up in all three departments,” the Bangladesh Test captain said. “We won because of the bowlers. They were outstanding in both the first and second innings. They did all the hard work and bowled in the right areas. Ebadot was unbelievable to us.”
After Ebadot Hossain’s history-making six-wicket haul for 46, it was only a matter of time for Bangladesh to score 40 runs in the fourth innings of the match with a lot of overs were remaining. Despite losing Shadman Islam early, Bangladesh’s win was a cakewalk, and eventually, it came and ended a 32-match drought in New Zealand with eight wickets in hand.
The platform was set by Ebadot in the third session of the fourth day when he ran a riot taking three wickets of New Zealand in quick succession after a boring stand by Will Young and Ross Taylor.
After Ebadot removed Young with a wonderful delivery that the latter seemed to not have expected, the floodgate was open and two more wickets came in two successive overs of Ebadot.
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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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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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Tour match: New Zealand X1 score 71 for 5 against Bangladesh on day-1
Hosts New Zealand Eleven scored 71 for 5 in 27.3 overs against touring Bangladesh in the rain-interrupted first day of the two-day preparatory tour match at Bay Oval-2 of Mount Maunganui in New Zealand on Tuesday.
Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque won the toss and invited the home team to bat first in a rain soaked delay start ground and took its fruit immediately grabbing three early wickets --Luke Georgeson (6), Jacob Cumming (1) and captain Devon Conway (0) --for just 8 runs in 6.2 overs.
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However, Jacob Bhula (batting 24), Jack Boyle (20) and Mitch Renwick (18) repaired the early damage scoring double figure while wicket keeper Ma’ara Ave was in batting with four runs.
Two Bangladeshi pacers Abu Jayed Rahi and Taskin Ahmed bowled superbly to share all five wickets of the day.
Abu Jayed grabbed three wickets for 27 runs in his nine-over spell while Taskin Ahmed claimed two wickets for 26 runs in 8.3 overs.
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Earlier, Rain stopped the match on three occasions. First at 9.3 overs when NZ scored 14 for 3, 2nd at 25.4 overs with NZ making 62 for 4 and finally at 27.3 over to fold the day’s innings for 71 for 5.
The first of the two-match Test Series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin on January 1 at the Bay Oval-1 Mount Maunganui.
NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022: Five Bangladesh Players to keep an eye on
Bangladesh will play New Zealand in their second Test series of the current ICC Test Championship's second cycle (2021-2023), starting January 1. Bangladesh were thrashed by Pakistan in the inaugural series of their Test Championship in December and is presently ranked eighth in the standings. Oppositely New Zealand are now in sixth place in the standings. Bangladesh must give it their all if they want to earn some points in the series. Let's have a look at the five Bangladesh players that can make a difference in the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022.
Key Bangladesh players in New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test series
Bangladesh selectors picked an 18-man squad for the two-match Test series. Here are five players that have a chance to make a significant impact during the contest.
Mominul Haque (Captain, Middle-order batter)
M: 47 | Runs: 3,363 | HS: 181 | Ave: 41.01 | 100s: 11
Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque hasn't been in the best of form in recent international series. Mominul's batting average was 50 a few years ago, but it has dropped to 40 due to a poor run of form on the international stage. However, Mominul has the best Test average among Bangladesh players, and he must bat with a great deal of responsibility. Mominul's decision-making as a captain will also be important for Bangladesh.
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Mushfiqur Rahim (Middle-order batter)
M: 77 | Runs: 4,856 | HS: 219* | Ave: 37.06 | 100s: 7
Mushfiqur Rahim is the most seasoned batter in the squad. His presence in the middle order will bolster confidence in the Bangladesh batting lineup. Mushfiqur delivered one of his finest Test innings in New Zealand in 2017. So, Rahim and other Bangladeshi players may take a lot of inspiration from the innings. Mr. Reliable Mushfiqur's main priority will be to anchor the innings in the absence of experienced Tamim Iqbal. Bangladesh team management will be hoping that Rahim will find his best form in this series.
Liton Das (Wicket-keeper, batter)
M: 27 | Runs: 1,453 | HS: 114 | Ave: 32.28 | 100s: 1
Liton Das has struggled in the limited-version formats, but his recent Test performances have been outstanding. Liton made 594 runs in 12 innings, averaging 49.50 this year. Liton’s Test stats for 2021 is unquestionably a positive sign for the Bangladesh team. In the middle order, Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das have the ability to change the scenario of a game. Therefore, Liton's batting in the lower middle order will be crucial for Bangladesh.
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Taijul Islam (Left-arm Spinner)
M: 35 | Wkts: 144 | BBI: 8/39 | Ave: 32.61 | 5W: 9
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has established himself as Bangladesh's main strike bowler in Test cricket. Taijul has taken the most Test wickets for Bangladesh in 2021. With a 30.50 average, he took 30 wickets in ten innings this year. Taijul has sharpened his skills as a genuine longer-version bowler. He bowls with superb control and has a lot of good variations. Despite the fact that New Zealand surfaces help faster bowlers, Taijul's spin may make a difference in the crucial stages.
Taskin Ahmed (Pacer)
M: 8 | Wkts: 20 | BBI: 4/82 | Ave: 53.75 | 5W: 0
Taskin Ahmed was a very ordinary bowler a few years ago. However, his transformation during the covid-19 epidemic is truly inspirational to all cricketers. He now has better ball control than he had before. Taskin Ahmed has learned how to take wickets in the longer version of the game. He aims to get wickets by being consistent in his bowling. Taskin will be more effective in New Zealand's conditions. Therefore, the Bangladesh campaign is hoping for a strong showing from him.
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Bottom Line
The Bangladesh Test cricket team will have to play as a unit to demonstrate their real potential during the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022. Head coach Russell Domingo, captain Mominul Haque, and the team management must devise an effective game plan for the contest. Though the main goal would be to bring the squad together in order to perform well on the field. The five players stated above will be crucial for Bangladesh in this longer-version series. They will have to carry most of the burden if Bangladesh want to gain their first points in the Test Championship.
Ajaz disappointed being overlooked in Tests vs Bangladesh
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel, who has recently bagged 10 wickets in a Test innings only as the third bowler in the history, said that he is disappointed after being left out of the team in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting from January 1.
Bangladesh team is already in New Zealand, and players have started preparation for the series following maintaining an extended quarantine.
New Zealand Cricket has recently announced a 13-member squad for this series overlooking left-arm orthodox spinner Ajaz. The bowler said he understands the reason behind his omission but he is disappointed.
“It’s disappointing to be out of the team,” he said to the media. “Still, you have to express yourself and show that you are passionate to play for New Zealand. I have talked to the coach, and it was an honest conversation.”
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In the 13-member team, Rachin Ravindra is the only spin-bowling option for the hosts. Before this series, Rachin played only two Tests and bagged three wickets.
The first Test of the series will be played in Tauranga while the second is slated to take place in Christchurch.
Before this series, Bangladesh lost all 15 Tests they played against the Blackcaps. This series is a part of the ICC World Test Championship that Bangladesh started with a disappointing result with Pakistan at home— losing a two-match series 2-0.
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In the previous cycle of the same event, Bangladesh played seven Tests and failed to win any of them. This time, the Tigers are eager to make a mark and try to turn the tide.
Tom Latham to Lead New Zealand Test Team for Bangladesh Series
The New Zealand Cricket Board will host the Bangladesh cricket team for a two-match Test series as part of the ongoing ICC Test Championship. New Zealand are the reigning Champions of the newly formed Test tournament. They lost 1-0 against India to begin their quest for the second edition of the Test Championship. Therefore, the upcoming series is crucial for New Zealand to move up the points standings. Despite Kane Williamson’s injury, the selectors named a solid Test squad for the Bangladesh series. Let's take a look at New Zealand's Test team for the Bangladesh series.
New Zealand's Test Team for the Bangladesh Series 2022
The New Zealand Cricket Board confirmed the Test squad for their next home series against Bangladesh on Wednesday (December 22).
The majority of the players that were part of the India trip in 2021 were selected by the New Zealand selectors. Only Devon Conway, who missed the India series due to injury, has been added to the lineup for this series. Captain Kane Williamson has been rested for the series. He has an elbow injury and is expected to miss international cricket for an extended period of time, according to sources.
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One of the most significant moves was to drop spinner Ajaz Patel for the series. Ajaz had an incredible outing during the India series. He took ten wickets in India's first innings in the Mumbai Test, making him only the third bowler in history to take ten wickets in a single innings. Jim Laker of England collected ten wickets in an innings against Australia in Manchester in 1956, while Anil Kumble of India grabbed ten wickets in an innings against Pakistan in Delhi in 1999.
According to head coach Gary Stead, Ajaz Patel is not an ideal option for the Bangladesh series. Instead, they have put their faith in Rachin Ravindra, a genuine part-time bowler who has yet to make his Test debut for the Blackcaps. In fact, Rachin is the team's lone spinner. Will Somerville and Glenn Phillips are two other players who did not make the squad. Apart from them, the team has all of the expected names.
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New Zealand Squad:
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, and Will Young
Probable New Zealand XI (first match)
Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult
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NZ vs BAN 2022: Test Series Fixture
The Test series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will begin on January 1, 2022. The first Test match will be contested at the Bay Oval in Tauranga from January 1 to 5. The second Test will be held three days later, from January 9 to 13, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Both games are scheduled to begin at 4 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).
Bottom Line
Bangladesh have met New Zealand in a total of 15 matches in Test cricket. However, they have failed to win a Test match against the Kiwis, having lost 12 of them. New Zealand's current Test setup will put Bangladesh's team to the test. Therefore, New Zealand will be a clear favorite in this home series, with a strong chance of winning all 24 points.
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Bangladesh-New Zealand Test Series: Three Inspiring Knocks From Bangladeshi Batters
The two-match Bangladesh-New Zealand Test series will begin on January 1. This will be Bangladesh's second series in the second cycle of the ICC Test Championship. Bangladesh's Test team has been under pressure lately after losing a 2-0 home series against Pakistan. A less-experienced Bangladesh side has no realistic chance of making a strong comeback against New Zealand. However, batters can take inspiration from some of Bangladesh's outstanding individual innings. Three of Bangladesh's most inspiring innings against New Zealand are highlighted here.
Three Best Performances by Bangladesh Batters in Bangladesh-New Zealand Test Series
Over the years, Bangladesh batters have produced some excellent individual performances against New Zealand in the Test format. Take a look at the Tigers' best three Test innings against the Blackcaps.
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3) Mominul Haque (126*)
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand (2nd Test, 2013)
Venue: SBNCS, Mirpur
Result: draw
The opening match of the two-match series ended in a draw. As a result, the second match was important for both teams to win the series. Bangladesh chose to bat first and scored 282 runs in the first innings at SBNCS, Mirpur. New Zealand took a 155-run advantage after scoring 437 runs in their first innings. Bangladesh required a strong batting performance in the second innings in order to save the match.
Thankfully, Mominul Haque rose to the occasion and scored an unbeaten 126* run knock. The left-handed batter and opener Tamim Iqbal put on a crucial 157-run partnership to help Bangladesh take the lead in the third innings. Bangladesh ended day four with 269/3 on the board, a 114-run lead. However, the fifth day's play was canceled owing to inclement weather. Bangladesh needed Mominul Haque's superb knock to avoid a potential loss. He certainly saved the game with that knock.
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2) Mushfiqur Rahim (159)
Match: New Zealand vs Bangladesh (1st Test, 2017)
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Result: New Zealand (7 wickets)
In 2017, Bangladesh faced New Zealand in Wellington in the opening Test of a two-match series. New Zealand chose to bat first in order to keep Bangladesh's total small. However, Bangladesh batters shocked the host with a good middle-order batting effort, scoring a massive 595/8d in the first innings. Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan put on a record partnership of 359 runs for the fifth wicket after Bangladesh were reduced to 160/4. They carried it to 519 runs in the innings. Mushfiqur's first-inning contribution with the bat was 159 runs in 260 balls.
A big hundred on a New Zealand surface was a genuinely spectacular feat. Bangladesh went on to lose by 7 wickets in the match. However, Mushfiqur Rahim and other Bangladesh batters should take inspiration from such performance in the upcoming Bangladesh-New Zealand Test series.
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1) Shakib Al Hasan (217)
Match: New Zealand vs Bangladesh (1st Test, 2017)
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Result: New Zealand (7 wickets)
Bangladesh's arguably best-ever player Shakib Al Hasan recorded the highest individual Test innings of 217 runs in the first innings in the 2017 Wellington Test against New Zealand. Shakib produced a 359-run partnership with Mushfiqur in the fifth wicket, ensuring a massive total in the first innings. Bangladesh scored 595/8 and was declared the innings.
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However, they lost the match due to a poor second-inning batting performance. In that innings, Shakib was brilliant with the bat and wasn't afraid to take on Kiwi pacers. Without a doubt, Shakib Al Hasan's 217-run innings is one of the finest in Bangladesh cricket history, and it was a benchmark performance for future generations of cricketers.
Way Forward
Can Bangladesh make a strong impression against New Zealand in the Test format? Bangladesh's recent performances in the longer format suggest that a victory over New Zealand is impossible. Furthermore, the Bangladesh team has yet to win a match in New Zealand in any format. So, team tigers have little chance against the Blackcaps in the Bangladesh-New Zealand Test series. Therefore, the expectation would be to play good cricket and extend each match to the fifth day. Batters must shoulder most of the burden in this regard, and they can take some inspiration from the three aforementioned individual knocks.
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New Zealand vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head Record, Stats in Test Cricket
Bangladesh's last Test victory came in July of this year against Zimbabwe. They were defeated 2-0 at home by Pakistan, and their recent Test records have been disappointing, with only two victories in the past fourteen matches. On the other hand, New Zealand have been in excellent form in the longer-version format, winning eight of their past twelve matches, including the 2021 World Test Championship final. In this context, the forthcoming series will be a big test for a youthful Bangladesh team. Let's have a look at the New Zealand vs Bangladesh head-to-head statistics and records.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh: Head-to-head Test Record
The opening match of the NZ vs BAN 1st Test 2022 will be played at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. The game will begin at 4 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). A full-strength New Zealand team will play in the series, while the BCB selectors have added some new names to the Bangladesh roster.
The ninth bilateral Test series (BAN vs NZ):
The upcoming bilateral contest between Bangladesh and New Zealand will be the ninth Test series between the two nations. Both teams previously played eight bilateral series, with Pakistan hosting five and Bangladesh hosting three. Seven of these series have been won by New Zealand, with one series ending in a draw.
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Notable Test records between Bangladesh and New Zealand
The following are some of Bangladesh and New Zealand's most noteworthy Test records.
Noteworthy Test Records: BAN vs NZ
Bangladesh
New Zealand
Matches Played (15)
0
12
Most Runs
Tamim Iqbal (908 runs in 20 innings)
Kane Williamson (683 runs in 8 innings)
Highest Score
Shakib Al Hasan (217)
Stephen Fleming (202)
Most hundred
Mahmudullah, Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (2)
Kane Williamson (3)
Most Wickets
Shakib Al Hasan (26)
Daniel Vettori (51)
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
Shakib Al Hasan (9/115)
Daniel Vettori (12/170)
Most Matches
Tamim Iqbal (11)
Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor (9)
Highest Partnership
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim (359)
Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum (339)
Most Catches
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rajin Saleh (4)
Ross Taylor (15)
Most Dismissals
Mushfiqur Rahim (14)
Bredon McCullum (28)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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