Monday, October 11, 2010

Bangladesh win the 3rd ODI of Bangladesh- New Zealand series.


Shahriar Nafis (73) and Imrul Kayes (50) put on an impressive 127-run partnership for the first wicket overcame a modest target of 174. Tigers' win the match by seven wickets. Spinner Suhrawadi Shuvo also helped to set up the victory for the Tigers, claiming three wickets in his spell of 10 overs.

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Forced to bat first after losing the toss, the tourists made a dismal start losing the dangerous Brendon McCullum for a duck in the opening over before Jesse Ryder and BJ Watling steadied the ship. Bangladesh (Bradt Travel Guide)

Introduction of spin as early as the ninth over put New Zealand on the backfoot as they struggled to negotiate turn and low bounce on a track which had seen some rain over the last few days.New Zealand (Country Guide)

New Zealand made most of the batting powerplay by adding 55 runs in the five-over period.
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Taylor reached his half-century off 66 balls with three boundaries and as many sixes.