Bangladesh lost the second match of the Test series against New Zealand by an innings and 117 runs on Tuesday (January 11). As a result, the New Zealand-Bangladesh series ended in a draw (1-1). The Bangladesh team showed some fighting spirit in their second innings in the final Test in Christchurch, otherwise, they were totally outplayed by the New Zealand side. Unlike past Bangladesh trips to New Zealand, the team will take some positives from this one. Take a look at Bangladesh's top five performers in the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022.         2022 NZ vs BAN Test Series: Bangladesh's Top Five Performers The majority of Bangladesh players had performed well in the series-opening Test, enabling them to win a historic match on New Zealand soil. The bowlers were utterly unimpressive in the second Test, while some of the batters displayed their ability on a tricky pace-friendly surface. Here are the five best Bangladeshi performers in the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022. Read:Bangladesh end New Zealand tour with Liton’s imperious ton Ebadot Hossain M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Wickets: 9 | BBI: 6/46 | Ave: 29.33 | Econ: 3.82 | 5W: 1 Ebadot Hossain was Bangladesh's main standout player in the first Test. Bangladesh were able to take complete control of the contest because of his superb bowling. Even though Ebadot struggled in the first innings, he bounced back in the second innings and took six key wickets. Bangladesh reached a mere 40-run target with the cost of two wickets after bowling New Zealand out for 169 in their second innings. Ebadot Hossain took the most wickets for Bangladesh in the series, with nine. Liton Das M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Runs: 196 | HS: 102 | Ave: 65.33 | 50s: 1 | 100s: 1 Liton Das has been Bangladesh's most in-form Test batter since 2021, and he was the team's leading scorer in this series. In the first innings of the first Test, Liton put on an important 158-run partnership with Captain Mominul Haque for the fifth wicket. Their partnership had a significant impact on the outcome of this game.  Liton had an 86-run contribution in the first inning. Liton scored his second Test century in the second innings of the second Test. The stylish right-hander delivered an aggressive knock. Read Top Five Memorable Individual Knocks of BPL History Mahmudul Hasan Joy M: 1 | Inn: 1 | Runs: 78 | HS: 78 | Ave: 78.00 | 50s: 1 | 100s: 0 Newbie Mahmudul Hasan Joy was unable to participate in the second Test of the series due to an injury. However, his 78-run knock in the first innings of the first Test reminded everyone of former Bangladesh Test opener Javed Omar Belim. He was extremely patient and played 228 balls in the middle to score those runs. The remainder of Bangladesh's batters were motivated by Mahmudul's batting approach to stay strong at the crease. He is one of Bangladesh's top finds in the series. Shoriful Islam M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Wickets: 5 | BBI: 3/69 | Ave: 35.60 | Econ: 2.69 | 5W: 0 Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam was Bangladesh's most economical bowler. He took three wickets in the first Test and took two wickets in the second match. Shoriful Islam has shown to be a potent longer-format bowler. If BCB properly nurtures him, he can serve the Bangladesh national team for a longer period of time. Read: New Zealand take giant stride as Bangladesh suffer batting collapse Taskin Ahmed M: 2 | Inn: 3 | Wickets: 3 | BBI: 3/36 | Ave: 76.66 | Econ: 3.15 | 5W: 0 Pacer Taskin Ahmed has come a long way in the last two years. Taskin has represented Bangladesh in all formats since making his international return. The right-hand bowler took three wickets in the second innings of the first Test, allowing Bangladesh to seize control of the contest. Taskin's economy rate was a little above 3 in the series, but he had exhibited excellent consistency in line and lengths.  Aftermath  Bangladesh made history by winning a match for the first time on New Zealand soil. Bangladesh's 8-wicket victory in the first Test is widely regarded as the country's greatest achievement on the international stage. New players like Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Yasir Ali, and Shoriful Islam showed a lot of potentials during the NZ vs BAN Test series 2022. Liton Das, Mominul Haque, Ebadot Hossain, Mehidy Miraz, Najmul Hossain, and Taskin Ahmed all had strong performances on the trip. The Bangladesh team gained a lot of confidence from the tour, which would hopefully help them revive the country's longer-version cricket.  Read BPL 2022: The Favourites, Outsiders and Underdogs

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. Read Tour match: New Zealand X1 score 71 for 5 against Bangladesh on day-1 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. Read Australia Clinch Ashes with a Thumping win Over England in Third Test 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. Read BPL 2022 squads at a glance after draft  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.

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. Read Bangladesh Cricket in 2021: Performance Analysis by Series 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/ Read Traditional folk sports of rural Bangladesh: A look back

The two-match bilateral Test series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will start on January 1 of the following year. New Zealand are much ahead of Bangladesh in terms of Test statistics between the two countries. Bangladesh have never won a Test match against New Zealand, despite the fact that they have faced fifteen times in the format. Some players will be able to achieve personal milestones in the series. This article highlighted a few expected personal milestones that can be achieved during the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022. Attainable personal milestones in the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022 Cricketers strive for individual success in addition to giving their all for the team. It is possible to accomplish individual records by regularly playing for the national team. Here are some personal milestones that could be reached in forthcoming Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test series. 5000 Test Runs Mushfiqur Rahim just needs 144 runs to get 5,000 runs in Test cricket. He has a 37.06 batting average and has scored 4,856 runs in 142 innings. Read Babar hopes to carry momentum against virus-hit West Indies 13000 International Runs If Mushfiqur Rahim scores 98 runs in the NZ vs BAN Test series in 2022, he would become the second Bangladesh cricketer after Tamim Iqbal to reach 13,000 international runs. 1000 Test Runs All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz needs only 43 runs to get 1,000 Test runs. He has 957 runs with a 20.36 average in 54 innings. 4000 International Runs Mominul Haque needs 20 runs to get 4,000 international runs. In 117 innings, he has 3,980 runs. Read Men’s Hockey: Bangladesh lose to Pakistan in preparatory match 150 Test Wickets Left-arm orthodox spinner Taijul Islam needs only 6 more wickets to join Shakib Al Hasan as the second Bangladeshi player to reach 150 Test wickets. He has 144 wickets in 35 Test matches. 100 International Wickets Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed has 98 international wickets and just needs two more to get 100 international scalps. 50 Test Dismissals Liton Das has 47 Test dismissals to date, and he only needs three more to reach 50 in Test cricket. Read Independence Cup Football: Police book first-ever semifinal berth at Sheikh Russel KC’s expense 50 International Catches Liton Das needs one catch and Mehidy Miraz needs two to reach 50 international catches. 13000 International Runs Martin Guptill of New Zealand needs 188 runs to reach the 13,000 international run mark. 4000 International Runs All-rounder Henry Nicholls needs 173 runs to get 4,000 international runs. Read V-Day Kabaddi: Bangladesh Navy emerge champions 150 International Wickets Matt Henry has taken 142 wickets in 75 international matches. On the international level, he needs 8 more wickets to hit the 150-wicket mark. 350 International Catches Ross Taylor needs four more catches to reach 350 international catches. 150 International Catches Tim Southee has 146 catches in 316 games, and he only needs four more to get 150 international catches. Read National Football: Rangamati, Bagerhat districts win matches   300 International Wickets Trent Boult has 292 wickets in 73 international matches. He only needs 8 more international wickets to achieve the 300-wicket mark. 50 International Wickets Colin de Grandhomme needs three wickets and Ajaz Patel needs seven to achieve the 50-wicket mark in international cricket. Read Ashraful hits a fifty, Nasum, Mahedi take five each as BCL kicks off Verdict Cricketers from both countries will have the potential to achieve personal milestones during the NZ vs BAN Test Series 2022. However, the primary objective for both teams would be to perform well as a team in the series. The host New Zealand will be aiming for a clean sweep of Bangladesh. On the other side, Bangladesh's big priority would be to qualify for the ICC Test Championship, which they can do by drawing at least one match in the series. Earning points will not be difficult if the team tigers give their best effort in the series. Overall, the Bangladesh Test team will face a difficult challenge in the upcoming series.    Read Root: England's best option is to make brave calls