Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand defeat Bangladesh by eight wickets
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The big news for New Zealand is the return of their regular captain, Kane Williamson.
CHENNAI (Dunya News) – New Zealand on Friday thrashed Bangladesh by eight wickets, clinching their third consecutive win in the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 at Chennai stadium.
Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson guided their side to victory after the Tigers managed to control the score in early overs by removing Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, who fell prey to Shakib Al Hasan at 45.
The Black Caps surpassed the target of 246 runs in 42.5 overs.
Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and chosen to field first against Bangladesh.
A stunning bowling spell helped Kiwis restrict Bangladesh to 245 runs. Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson showed magic with ball as they dismantled the top order in early overs. Litton Das went for duck while his opening partner Tanzid Hasan was dismissed for 16.
Mehidy Hassan tried to put score on board but he was sent to pavilion for 30 by Ferguson as he claimed his second wicket. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim attempted to give a boost to the total as they made 40 and 66, respectively.
Mahmudullah Riyad from tail order played much-needed innings of 41 runs to post a 246 runs target for New Zealand.
Ferguson took three wickets, Henry and Boult two each while Santner and Phillips grabbed on scalp each.
Earlier Coverage
The big news for New Zealand is the return of their regular captain, Kane Williamson, who is returning after a seven-month injury break. Bangladesh on the other hand, will hope that their spinners play a major role against New Zealand.
So far, New Zealand have had a great time in India. After winning a couple of warm-up matches against Pakistan and South Africa, the Black Caps overpowered defending champions England in their first match of the ODI World Cup 2023, emerging victorious by nine wickets with 13.4 overs left. They followed it up with a comprehensive 99-run victory against the Netherlands to stay unbeaten in the 10-team competition.
Young Rachin Ravindra scored a blistering ton against England and followed it up with a fifty against the Netherlands. While the second-wicket partnership between Devon Conway and Ravindra won the match for the Kiwis against England, their top five batters got runs versus the Dutch side and that will give the team a lot of confidence. Matt Henry has been exceptional, picking up three wickets in each of the two games. Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner picked up a five-for against the Netherlands.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, defeated Afghanistan with consummate ease in Dharamsala to begin their campaign. After dismissing Hashmatullah Shahidi's men for 156, the 'Bangla Tigers' won by six wickets with 15.2 overs to spare. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bamboozled the Afghan batters, finishing with three wickets apiece. In the second innings, the latter scored a solid half-century and so did Shanto.
In Bangladesh's second game, they were totally outplayed by England. Jos Buttler and Co. amassed 364 before bowling Bangladesh out for 227. Litton and Mushfiqur Rahim scored half-centuries but it only delayed the inevitable.
The Chepauk track is known for being low and slow with spinners getting a lot of assistance. The India versus Australia clash was hosted at this venue. Indian spinners ruled the roost in the first innings while the Aussie pacers made the new ball talk under the lights. Bangladesh will not mind a pitch that offers turn because they have a lot of spin-bowling options in their arsenal. New Zealand will bank on Sodhi and Santner while Tom Latham and Devon Conway, who are very good players of spin, will be crucial with the bat.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
