New Zealand kept their unbeaten run intact with a eight-wicket win vs Bangladesh, in ODI 11 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup in Chennai, on Friday. Chasing a target of 246 runs, New Zealand reached 248/2 in 42.5 overs, courtesy of an unbeaten knock of 89 runs off 67 balls by Daryl Mitchell. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson retired hurt after a knock of 78 runs off 107 balls.
Initially, Mushfiqur Rahim got a gritty half-century which helped Bangladesh post 245/9 in 50 overs. The wicketkeeper-batter smacked 66 runs off 75 balls, packed with six fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan slammed 40 off 51 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Mahmudullah gave his side a strong finish, playing an unbeaten knock of 41 off 49 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes in the process. For New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson took a three-wicket haul. Meanwhile, Trent Boult and Matt Henry scalped two dismissals each.
Key points:
- New Zealand reach 248/2 in 42.5 overs, win by eight wickets.
- Kane Williamson retires hurt for 78.
- Daryl Mitchell bags half-century.
- Kane Williamson registers half-century.
- Shakib Al Hasan removes Devon Conway for 45.
- Mustafizur Rahman removes Rachin Ravindra for 9 during New Zealand’s chase.
- Bangladesh post 245/9 in 50 overs.
- Matt Henry removes Mushfiqur Rahim for 66.
- Mushfiqur Rahim gets half-century for Bangladesh.
- Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult destroy Bangladesh’s top order, who collapse at 56/4 in 12.1 overs.
- Kane Williamson wins toss, opts to bowl vs Bangladesh in Chennai.
- New Zealand boasts an unblemished record against Bangladesh in ODI World Cup encounters, with five victories in as many matches since 1999.
- The Chennai pitch is expected to favor spin, making Bangladesh’s spin trio – Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, and Mahedi Hasan – crucial in their quest to potentially upset New Zealand.
- New Zealand has enjoyed a flying start in the World Cup, securing dominant wins over England and the Netherlands. Bangladesh, after a convincing win against Afghanistan, faced a setback in their previous match against England.
