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BAN vs NZ 1st ODI: New Zealand draw first blood with clinical 26-run win over Bangladesh
TL;DR
New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 26 runs in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. New Zealand set a target of 248, and their bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 221 runs.
Key points
- New Zealand won the first ODI by 26 runs.
- New Zealand set a target of 248 runs.
- Bangladesh was bowled out for 221 runs.
- Henry Nicholls scored 68 runs for New Zealand.
- New Zealand's bowlers took eight wickets.
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New Zealand produced a disciplined all-round performance to secure a comfortable 26-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the three-match series on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead.
Battling scorching conditions, New Zealand’s pace attack proved decisive, bundling out Bangladesh for 221 in 48.3 overs after setting a target of 248 on a slow surface. The trio of Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke shared eight wickets, dismantling the chase with sustained pressure.
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Earlier, opting to bat, New Zealand posted 247/8, built around a composed 68 from Henry Nicholls and a brisk 59 by Dean Foxcroft. After losing an early wicket, Nicholls steadied the innings with a 73-run stand alongside Will Young, who contributed 30. Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam impressed on his return, finishing with 2/27 in a tight spell.
Bangladesh’s chase began poorly as they slipped to 21/2, but a fighting 93-run partnership between Saif Hasan (57) and Liton Das (46) revived hopes. However, O’Rourke’s breakthrough removed Saif, triggering a collapse at a crucial stage.
A brief resistance followed as Towhid Hridoy and Afif Hossain stitched a 52-run stand, but left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox broke the partnership, leaving Bangladesh with too much to do in the final overs.
Tickner, who had an inconsistent start, returned to deliver a match-winning spell, claiming four wickets in his final burst to clean up the tail. Smith also made a crucial impact early, striking twice in consecutive deliveries and finishing with three wickets.
In the end, New Zealand’s superior execution with both bat and ball ensured a commanding start to the series, leaving Bangladesh with plenty to address ahead of the must-win second ODI.
Q&A
What was the final score of the first ODI between New Zealand and Bangladesh?
New Zealand scored 247 runs and Bangladesh was bowled out for 221, resulting in a 26-run victory for New Zealand.
Who were the key players in New Zealand's win over Bangladesh in the first ODI?
Henry Nicholls scored 68 runs and Dean Foxcroft added 59, while bowlers Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith, and Will O’Rourke took eight wickets combined.
What was the impact of New Zealand's pace attack in the first ODI against Bangladesh?
New Zealand's pace attack was crucial, taking eight wickets and restricting Bangladesh to 221 runs, which led to their victory.
