In a historic achievement, the Bangladesh cricket crew achieved their first-ever Check match victory in opposition to New Zealand at house at Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Friday, December 2. The hosts triumphed by 150 runs, claiming a 1-0 lead within the two-game sequence.
New Zealand, chasing a goal of 332, had been bowled out for 181, with Taijul Islam delivering a stellar efficiency, bagging an important six-wicket haul (6/75) that performed a pivotal position in Bangladesh’s historic win.
Taijul Islam’s six-wicket haul paves the way in which for Bangladesh’s historic win
Throughout the fourth day, New Zealand discovered themselves struggling at 113/7 by stumps, nonetheless requiring an unbelievable 219 runs for victory. Daryl Mitchell was the lone survivor from the highest six, and the scenario appeared dire for the guests.
On the fifth day of the Check match, Mitchell showcased resilience as he reached his ninth Check fifty. Nonetheless, his steadfast innings was delivered to an finish when he failed to attach a sweep off Nayeem Hasan, leading to a well-taken tumbling catch by Taijul Islam at deep sq. leg. This dismissal offered Bangladesh with an important breakthrough, additional shaping the course of the fixture. The final Kiwi wicket fall, within the type of Ish Sodhi, marked Taijul’s sixth sufferer.
Abstract of the sport between Bangladesh and New Zealand
Within the earlier levels of the match, Bangladesh posted 310 runs of their first innings, whereas New Zealand, led by their evergreen batter Kane Williamson, secured a seven-run lead in reply, ending on 317. Bangladesh’s second innings featured a rating of 338, with their first time Check captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, celebrating the event by scoring a century. This set the guests a difficult goal of 341 for victory.
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Bangladesh’s sturdy efficiency in World Check Championship 2023-2025 Factors Desk
With this historic win, Bangladesh now accumulates 12 factors within the World Check Championship (WTC) 2023-25 factors desk. Notably, their solely different WTC victory was additionally in opposition to New Zealand in Mount Maunganui in the beginning of 2022.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
First Check win vs NZ on house soil! Congratulations @BCBtigers 👏🏾 Spectacular captaincy debut from Shanto, and Taijul was very good all through the Check 🙌🏽 #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/C7nit6glCF
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 2, 2023
Congratulations to Bangladesh for the primary ever Check match win over New Zealand at House. One match to go boys 👍 pic.twitter.com/Cr6fiSqw6r
— Litton Das (@LittonOfficial) December 2, 2023
“A outstanding achievement for Bangladesh, defeating New Zealand in each house and away Check matches. A testomony to their rising energy in cricket.”#BANvNZ #BANvsNZ #NZvBAN #NZvsBAN #TestCricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/MVQxYIiv9B
— Shashank Singh (@RccShashank) December 2, 2023
Since 2018:
23 bowlers have taken 50 or extra wickets in House Checks…None of them have taken extra 5 wicket or 10 wicket hauls than Taijul Islam
He has taken 3 wickets per inning throughout this era in House Checks which is 2nd greatest(Solely behind Prabath Jayasuriya)#BANvNZ… pic.twitter.com/NzRv0v7vBO
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) December 2, 2023
Bangladesh win and go 1-0 up: https://t.co/7KnHkHsb4v#BANvsNZ #TestMatch #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/p9cl0aDJg7
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 2, 2023
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Bangladesh 🆚 New Zealand 🏏 | 1st CheckBangladesh gained by 150 runs 🫶 🇧🇩
Full Match Particulars: https://t.co/T3QHK95rOi
Watch the Match Stay on Gazi TV, T-Sports activities & Rabbithole#BCB | #Cricket | #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/uEN2nCfdFy
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 2, 2023
Defeat in Sylhet. Focus shifts to the second Check in Dhaka beginning on Wednesday. Compensate for all scores | https://t.co/A4oL3vjNvh 📲#BANvNZ #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/z8q8BEBNaR
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 2, 2023
Congratulations to Bangladesh! They’ve made historical past 🇧🇩🔥🔥
Bangladesh has defeated New Zealand for the primary time ever in Check cricket on house turf 👏🏼👏🏼 #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/m6Cgvohkrl
— Anas Chudhary (@anas_chudharyy) December 2, 2023
A memorable day for Bangladesh, as they get a primary Check win at house in opposition to New Zealand 🙌
Taijul Islam the star with a ten-wicket match haul as Najmul Hossain Shanto begins Check captaincy with a ✌🏻 #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/q5x1R80UgD
— Samina Hafeez Malik (@SaminaHMalik) December 2, 2023
Bangladesh defeat New Zealand by 150 runs within the 1st Check at Sylhet – their 1st victory v New Zealand at House and their 2nd victory general following their 8 wkt win at Mount Maunganui on 5 January 2022.#BanvNZ
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) December 2, 2023
Bangladesh gained in opposition to New Zealand. It is historic check match win for the house facet. Nice job carried out by @BCBtigers. Dangerous luck @BLACKCAPSbut however greatest needs for the following sport in #Dhaka #Bangladesh #NewZealand #ICC #ANZ #BCB #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/uMi2QThGvD
— Emdadul Haque (@emdadlaw) December 2, 2023
Bangladesh gained first check vs New Zealand in Sylhet. Congratulations Bangladesh 🇧🇩.
10 wickets for Taijul. Century from captain Shanto. Bowlers supporting one another.
Bowlers win you check matches. #BANvNZ
— Khalilur Rahman (@Khalilur_77) December 2, 2023
Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs and win the primary Check. Second ever Check win for the Tigers in opposition to Kiwis! Terrific present of efficiency.. 🔥💥
🇧🇩🏏🇳🇿#BANvNZ #NZvsBAN #TestMatch #WTC #WorldTestChampionship #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/uFpaSNT91X— Mahessh Devendra (@mahesshdevendra) December 2, 2023
