New Zealand in Bangladesh, 3 ODI Series, 2023 |1st ODI |9/21/2023 Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
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CRR: 4.0 | L'Wkt: Rachin Ravindra 0 (2)
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Commentary
Right then, that is it from the game. It was the rain gods who came out to be victorious. The 2nd ODI between these sides will take place on Saturday, the 23rd of September. The game begins at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). Do join us a bit early for the build-up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Bangladesh bowlers were excellent. Mustafizur Rahman picked up a three-fer and Nasum Ahmed chipped in with two wickets. It took a while for them to break the Young-Nicholls stand but they made sure it was well done. The rest of the bowles were wicketless.
So, the inevitable has happened and the game has been CALLED OFF. The Kiwis will be happy though as they seemed to be in some trouble. They had a shaky start but Young and Nicholls steadied the ship. The former fell for 58 while Nicholls fell for just six runs shy off his half century.
Well, it is coming down pretty heavy now and chances of any kind of game looks bleak. Fingers crossed though.
It's raining again. We don't think New Zealand will bat again. To recap the innings, for New Zealand it was just about one big partnership in the middle phase. They didn't start well but Young and Henry Nicholls did well to steady the ship. However, just when they were trying to change the gears, Mustafizur Rahman came back for his second spell and broke the partnership. On the other side, the spinners got a good amount of purchase and it was Nasum Ahmed who made the most of it. He took two wickets but it was Rahman with three who made the big difference. The innings were filled with rain interruptions as well. Stay tuned.
Update - 6.29 pm IST (12.59 pm GMT) - The rain has stopped and the groundsmen are removing the covers. We should have the resumption shortly. The good thing is we haven't lost anymore overs. And, just as we type the covers are back on as the rain has arrived.
Update - 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) - Well, it has started to rain again and the covers are back on. Let's hope it is a passing shower. Stay tuned.
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Cole McConchie, FOUR! Edged! Short and on middle, Cole McConchie looks to pull but gets a top edge over the keeper and it races to the fence.
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Tom Blundell, Leg bye! Angling on the pads. Blundell misses his clip and it goes to fine leg for one.
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Tom Blundell, Length and on middle, defended out.
33.1
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib to Cole McConchie, On off, this is pushed to covers for a single.
END OF OVER 33 | 3 Runs & 0 Wkt | NZ 130/5
32.6
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Nasum Ahmed to Tom Blundell, Full and on middle, Blundell whips it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
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Nasum Ahmed to Tom Blundell, This is full and outside off. Blundell prods and blocks.
32.4
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Nasum Ahmed to Tom Blundell, On the pads, this is tucked to square leg.
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Nasum Ahmed to Cole McConchie, Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.
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Nasum Ahmed to Cole McConchie, On off, this is pushed to point.
32.1
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Nasum Ahmed to Cole McConchie, This one lands on middle and spins back around off. Cole McConchie looks to defend but misses.
END OF OVER 32 | 4 Runs & 0 Wkt | NZ 127/5
31.6
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Mahedi Hasan to Cole McConchie, A single to end the over as this is hit to cover.
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Mahedi Hasan to Tom Blundell, Flat and on off, Blundell flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
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Mahedi Hasan to Tom Blundell, On middle, blocked out.
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Mahedi Hasan to Cole McConchie, Flat and outside off, this is punched to covers for a single.
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Mahedi Hasan to Cole McConchie, On off, this is nudged to square leg.
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Mahedi Hasan to Tom Blundell, Short and on off, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.