The return of Mount Maunganui to Sylhet marks a significant historical moment in cricket. While victories against New Zealand in white-ball cricket have been numerous, the triumph at Mount Maunganui stands out as the sole success in the Test format. Despite the Bangladeshi team achieving a clean sweep of the Kiwis on their home turf, the success of Mount Maunganui, both at home and away, holds a special place in Bangladesh's cricket history. The upcoming Test match at the Sylhet International Stadium promises to be a continuation of Mount Maunganui's historic legacy.
Bangladesh suffered defeat in their own strategy as they tailored spin-friendly wickets, hoping to capitalize on their perceived strength against New Zealand. However, the magic they anticipated from their spinners Ejaz Patel and Mitchell Santner turned against them on the Mirpur pitch. Despite a chance to secure their first Test series win over New Zealand after triumphing in the first test in Sylhet, Bangladesh faced a setback in the second test in Mirpur, losing by 4 wickets.
