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On the first day of the 2nd Test at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz showcased exceptional bowling skills, preventing New Zealand from establishing dominance over Bangladesh.
Bangladesh struggle to put runs on the board
Bangladesh faced early setbacks, losing wickets consistently as skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto‘s decision to bat first under cloudy conditions in Mirpur did not yield the desired momentum. The initial partnership saw the openers scoring 29 runs, but Mahmudul Hasan Joy departed after contributing 14 runs. A notable resistance came from the duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shahadat Hossain Dipu, establishing a 57-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Dipu added 31 runs to the total, while Miraz’s innings concluded at 20.
Rahim, scoring 35 off 83 balls, faced an unusual dismissal for obstructing the field deliberately. Among the bowlers, Mitchell Santner stood out with figures of 3/65 in 28 overs, complemented by Glenn Phillips, who celebrated his birthday with 3/31 in 12 overs. Ajaz Patel contributed with a couple of wickets for 54 runs in 17 overs. Tim Southee, the skipper, took the final wi🎀cket as Bang🌊ladesh was bowled out for 172.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s remarkable bowling spell halts New Zealand
In response, New Zealand’s top order struggled, losing key players like Devon Conway, Tom Latham and former captain Kane Williamson. Bangladesh’s spinners, spearheaded by Miraz (3/17) and Taijul Islam (2/29), orchestrated a collapse. At the end of the day, New Zealand found themselves at 55/5, trailing by 117 runs. Daryl Mitchell and Phillips remained unbeaten. Bangladesh, buoyed by their spinners’ performance, will aim to capitalize on the favorable situation and dismiss the Kiwis early on the following day. Bangladesh are leading the two-match series 1-0.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Oh my word!!!
Two in the over from Mehidy Hasan Miraz an๊d NZ plunge further in t꧃rouble on 46-5 😯
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
If Mehidy Hasan Miraz doesn't score, he makes sure that he does well with the ball. A utility allround player. Best Ban cricketer across formats at present. A fine fielder and an energetic character.
— MA (@coverpoint_)
Chaos in Mirpur. Bangladesh would be th꧒e happier team after 15 wickets fall in the day. Shahadat Hossain’s catch at short leg to dismiss Kane Williamson off the face of his bat✃ was a ripper.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
Kiwis against sp☂in ARE worse than kiwis against Aussies 😂
— Ethan 🇦🇺 (@hungoverethan)
After getting out for 172 Banglad𝓀🌜esh have reduced New Zealand to 46 for five at Mirpur.
The 15 wickets in the day are the most falling on🍰 the opening day of a Test in Bangladesh.
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket)
Kiwi Kollapso….
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander)
Henry Nicholls, from the start of the WTC final in Southampton, has aver🥀aged 28🐲.52.
… with an unbeaten double century, and another century.
Staggeri꧙ng run of failure outside of those two innings.
— Ryan Nixon (@NewYorkNixon)
Poor batting performance by New Zealand…
— David Gray (@nzdavidgray)
It was a fun era of success.
But this Black Caps team ain't it.
Time to bring in the future.
— Ryan Nixon (@NewYorkNixon)
15 wickets fell on Day 1 of the second Test 🤯
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers)
Bad light brings an early end to Day 1.
Catch up on all scores 📲
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS)
