Series: Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 2023
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
Date & Time: Dec 23
New Zealand VS Bangladesh 3rd ODI – In a commanding performance, Bangladesh secured a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third One Day International (ODI) of the series at McLean Park, Napier. The match witnessed some stellar performances, and here is a detailed analysis of the key stats and moments from the encounter.
New Zealand VS Bangladesh 3rd ODI , New Zealand’s Batting Struggled till 98/10.
In the third ODI of the Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, the hosts found themselves in a precarious position as their innings unfolded at McLean Park, Napier. Facing a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack, New Zealand’s batsmen encountered a challenging outing, culminating in a total of 98 runs, all out, in 31.4 overs.
New Zealand Batting Performance: A Tale of Resilience and Challenges
- Will Young’s Lone Battle: At the crease, Will Young emerged as the top scorer for New Zealand, contributing 26 runs while facing 43 deliveries. His gritty innings provided some resistance amid the challenging circumstances.
- Middle-Order Struggles: However, the middle order faced formidable challenges, with most batsmen struggling to make a significant impact. Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, and Tom Blundell all found it tough to settle in and build substantial partnerships.
- Adithya Ashok’s Resilience: Amid the struggles, Adithya Ashok displayed resilience, scoring 10 runs at an impressive strike rate of 83.33. His contribution was crucial in preventing a complete collapse.
Bowling Analysis: Bangladesh’s Bowling Brilliance
- Shoriful Islam’s Impact: Shoriful Islam emerged as the standout performer among the Bangladeshi bowlers, claiming 3 crucial wickets for 22 runs in his spell of 7 overs. His accurate and disciplined bowling set the tone for Bangladesh’s dominance.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Soumya Sarkar Shine: Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Soumya Sarkar complemented Shoriful Islam’s efforts, each taking 3 wickets. Their combined effectiveness added to the woes of the New Zealand batting lineup.
- Mustafizur Rahman’s Crucial Contribution: Mustafizur Rahman chipped in with a crucial wicket, further solidifying Bangladesh’s grip on the match.
Fall of Wickets: A Chronicle of Bangladesh’s Dominance
The fall of wickets chart unveiled the story of Bangladesh’s dominance, as New Zealand struggled to establish partnerships:
- 16-1 (Rachin Ravindra, 3.6)
- 22-2 (Henry Nicholls, 7.2)
- 58-3 (Latham, 16.3)
- 61-4 (Will Young, 18.4)
- 63-5 (Chapman, 20.2)
- 70-6 (Tom Blundell, 22.1)
- 85-7 (Josh Clarkson, 26.5)
- 86-8 (Milne, 28.6)
- 97-9 (Adithya Ashok, 30.4)
- 98-10 (William ORourke, 31.4)
It was a challenging day for New Zealand as they struggled against Bangladesh’s disciplined and potent bowling attack. The middle order’s inability to withstand the pressure and build partnerships ultimately led to a modest total. As the series progresses, New Zealand will be looking to regroup and come back stronger, addressing the batting concerns exposed in this encounter. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will aim to maintain their momentum and continue their impressive run in the series.
Bangladesh chased down the score with 9 wickets left.
A stellar performance, Bangladesh exhibited their batting prowess to comfortably chase down a modest target of 99 against New Zealand in the third ODI of the series at McLean Park, Napier. The Bangladeshi batsmen demonstrated skill and efficiency, reaching the target in just 15.1 overs with 9 wickets in hand.
Bangladesh Batting Brilliance: Anamul Haque and Shanto Lead the Way
- Anamul Haque’s Crucial Role: Opening batsman Anamul Haque played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s successful run chase, scoring 37 runs before being dismissed. His contribution at the top of the order laid a solid foundation for the innings.
- Captain Shanto’s Quick-Fire Knock: Najmul Hossain Shanto, leading from the front as the captain, remained unbeaten with a quick-fire 51 off 42 balls. His aggressive yet controlled innings ensured that Bangladesh maintained the required run rate and secured a comprehensive victory.
Bowling Analysis: ORourke’s Sole Success for New Zealand
- William ORourke’s Wicket: In an otherwise challenging outing for New Zealand’s bowlers, William ORourke managed to pick up the sole wicket for his team. Despite his effort, the Bangladesh batting lineup proved too formidable to restrict.
Fall of Wicket:
- 84-1 (Anamul Haque, 12.6)
Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Player of the Match: Really happy. How I started, it was really good. I really enjoyed bowling there. The ball was nipping, the ball was swinging. It helped the team and set the tone for the team. I tried to bowl wicket-to-wicket and tried to hold my line and length. The wicket really helped me. Was really god for pace bowlers. Last match, I bowled here and there. I had to keep it tight, that’s what I did today.
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