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The odds of Bangladesh’s maiden victory over New Zealand rose after they reduced the hosts to 147 in their second innings for five at stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing first Test at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The Black Caps have taken a lead of 17 runs, but half of their side is in the pavilion. Ebadot Hossain’s game-changing spell has inspiredಞ the tourists to inch closer to what could be a historic win.
Ebadot turned the game at the fag end of the day’s play when he destroyed New Zealand, who were comfortable at 136/2, with opener Will Young and senior batter Ross Taylor looking set to take the home team to stumps witho🌳ut any trouble.
However, Ebadot cleaned up Young (69) on the third ball of the 54th over and on the fifth delivery, he removed Henry Nicholls (0). Ebadot wasn’t done yet as in his very next over, the right-armer sent back Tom Blundell for♉ a duck, putting Bangla꧒desh in commanding position.
Earlier, Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a handy knock of 47 to help the visitors extend their lead to 130 before they were bowled out for 458. Yasir Ali also contributed well with 26 as he and Mehidy formed a crucial partnership of 75 for the seventh💫 wicket.
Notably, Bangl𒅌adesh have never won a single match in New Zealand. They have lost a𒉰ll their 33 matches across the three formats, including nine Tests.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Wow Ebadot turning this❀ game huge hour from Bangladesh.
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage)
Pic 1: Indian fans watching
Pic 2: Indian fans to Bangladesh 😅— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
It's so close for Bangladesh. Do they believe they can win it?
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)
If – and it's still an "if" – Bangladesh pull this off in Mt Maunganui, it will be hard to think of a greater win in their history.
— Money Motive 🌟 (@moneymotivte888)
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Bangladesh's day at the Bay Oval!
Ebadot Hossain's 4/39 has moved the tourists in front!
— ICC (@ICC)
Ebadot Hossain bowling his spell of the life – W,0,W,0,0,0,W in the last 7 balls – game has shifted completely into the hands of Bangladesh.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
//twitter.com/TweetsMani14/status/147823🔯1537426518ꩵ017
Before the first Test, Ebadot Hossain averaged 81.5 with the ball, the worst of any bowler with more than 10 wickets. He’s currently got 4-38 to reduc♚e NZ to effectively 6-5 in the third innings. Could be one of the great shock performances in one of the great shౠock wins
— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden)
