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The third T20I clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh at t꧋he Bay Oval witnessed an impressive display by the h🎉osts, securing a decisive victory to level the three-match series.
Bangladesh Innings
Opting to bowl first, New Zealand’s bowlers orchestrated a remarkable performance, effectively restricting Bangladesh to a paltry total of 110 runs in 19.2 overs. The bowling attack, led by Mitchell Santner‘s stellar four-wicket haul, along with contributions from Tim Southee, Adam Milne and Ben Sears, effectively curtailed Bangladesh’s batting prowess.
None of the Bangladeshi batters managed to convert their starts into substantial scores. The disciplined bowling attack from the Kiwis kept a tight grip on the innings, limiting the visitors’ run-scoring opportunities.
New Zealand Innings
In response, the New Zealand innings started shakily, losing early wickets. However, Finn Allen emerged as the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a resilient 38 off 31 deliveries, complemented by a crucial partnership with James Neesham, who contributed a brisk 28 off 20 balls.
Bangladesh fought back with some tight bowling, with notable performances from Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam, keeping the pre𝄹ssure on the Kiwi batsmen. However, New Zealand, guided by Allen and Neesham, managed to maintain control despite the occasional hiccups, eventually reachin🐻g 95/5 in 14.4 overs.
Result and Man of the Match
The encounter witnessed a thrilling finish with New Zealand claiming victory by 17 runs via the DLS method. Mitchell Santner, the architect behind Bangladesh’s batting collapse and a steady contributor with the bat, earned the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade for his exceptional all-round performance.
With this win, New Zealand 🌟levelled the series, bouncing back after a loss in the first T20I encounter and a subsequent abandoဣnment in the second match.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Man of the Mitch! 🦁🔥
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Captain Santner Spin web to Draw the series 💛
📸— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial)
– Captain of New Zealand.
– 4 wickets with ball.
– 18* runs with bat.
– Player of the match in a must win game.What a perfect ending for Mitchell Santner in 2023𒅌. 👏
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
– 4 wickets with ball
– 18* runs with bat
– Player of the matchCaptain Mitchell Santner rocks 🦁💥
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy)
Man of the Match Mitchell San♑tner with his fans!
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand
Bangladesh 🆚New Zealand | 3rd T20INew Zealand won by 17 runs (DLS Method) | |
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
The T20I series has ended 1-1 with NZ winning 🀅the final 😼game by 17 runs (DLS method)
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
Series shared 🏆
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS)
Bangladesh's last 5 T20I series 🇧🇩
Won 2-0 v UAE (away)
Won 3-0 v ENG (home)
Won 2-1 v IRE (home)
Won 2-0 v AFG (home)
Draw 1-1 v NZ (away)First time they remained unbeaten in more t༺han 3 consecu🎃tive series.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
