Facing a formidable New Zealand team in the Test series, Bangladesh, weakened by the absence of key players like Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Taskin Ahmed, and Ebadat, took the field under the leadership of their new captain, Shant. The hero of the Kiwis' downfall was left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, as Bangladesh secured a memorable victory, defeating New Zealand by 150 runs with his exceptional bowling performance.
A Remarkable Triumph for Bangladesh as They Crush New Zealand
Facing a formidable New Zealand team in the Test series, Bangladesh, weakened by the absence of key players like Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Taskin Ahmed, and Ebadat, took the field under the leadership of their new captain, Shant. The hero of the Kiwis' downfall was left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, as Bangladesh secured a memorable victory, defeating New Zealand by 150 runs with his exceptional bowling performance.
The groundwork for victory had been laid the previous day, and Bangladesh successfully completed the task, emerging victorious by 150 runs in the first Test of the series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Despite the Tigers' success in white-ball cricket against New Zealand at home, this marked their first Test win against the Kiwis.
In the first session of the fifth day of the Sylhet Test, the Kiwis' second innings came to a halt at 181 runs, resulting in a significant 150-run victory for the hosts. Nazmul Hossain had a commendable start as the test captain, and Bangladesh began the third cycle of the Test Championship on a positive note.
This win marked Bangladesh's second victory in 18 Tests against New Zealand and their first on home soil. Of the six Tests played between the two teams in Bangladesh previously, the Kiwis won three, and the remaining three ended in draws.
The victory took Bangladesh's overall Test win tally to 19 in 139 Tests, with the thirteenth win on home soil in 74 Tests. The Tigers now boast wins against seven opponents at home, having previously triumphed against Zimbabwe, West Indies, Australia, England, Ireland, and Afghanistan.
In pursuit of wickets, Bangladesh implemented an aggressive fielding arrangement from the start. The combination of Taijul and Naeem, who had performed admirably the day before, created pressure with a strategic placement of fielders around the batters. The Kiwis, starting the day at 113 runs for 7 wickets, found it challenging to counter the spinners' relentless attack.
Mitchell, the only exception to the Kiwi batting struggles, reached fifty off 99 balls. However, his innings came to an end at 58 runs off 120 balls with 7 fours when Naeem removed him. Mitchell was caught on extra bounce while attempting a sweep, with Taijul taking the top edge.
Shanto's strategic field placement played a crucial role in Mitchell's dismissal, showcasing the effectiveness of the Bangladesh captain's plan. After an uneventful first half-hour, Mitchell's departure set the stage for a swift conclusion.
With Bangladesh now leading 1-0 in the two-match Test series, the anticipation builds for the second and final Test set to commence on December 6 in Mirpur.
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