Tigers lose T20 international series against Kiwis

Sport Desk: Bangladesh lost the three-match T20 international series as they were defeated by 47 runs by hosts New Zealand in the second match at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday.

 

To chase the 196-run target set by New Zealand, Bangladesh managed to score 148 runs in 18.1 overs losing all wickets.

 

Sabbir Rahman scored 48 runs from 32 balls by smashing three fours and three massive sixes. He became the top scorer in the today's match. Soumya Sarkar looked good in his 39 from 26, but fell to the short pitch trap set by Trent Boult.

 

After Soumya was dismissed for 39 in the 11th over with the score at 104 for 4, Bangladesh lost their last six wickets without much resistance, and were all out for 148 in 18.1 overs.

 

Earlier, winning the toss, Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza chose to bowl first, and he himself struck in the very first over to remove Luke Ronchi.

 

Rubel Hossain was the highest wicket-taker for his side, with 3-37 in four overs. Mustafizur Rahman was the most economical, and he gave away 30 runs in four overs. Mosaddek Hossain and Shakib Al Hasan got wickets in their opening overs.

 

Mahmudullah Riyad conceded 32 in two overs, Mosaddek Hossain 22 in two while Shakib was carted for 32 runs in four overs.

 

For the hosts, Ish Sodhi took 3-36 in four overs while captain Kane Williamson and Ben Wheeler chipped in with two wickets each.

 

Colin Munro’s blitz of 101 in 54 balls enabled the hosts to post 195 for 7.

 

The match started at 8.00am (Bangladesh time) at Mount Maunganui and was broadcast live on BTV (Bangladesh Television) and Channel 9.

 

Earlier on January 3, Bangladesh lost the first of a three-match T20 international series against New Zealand at Napier.

 

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