Live: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, McLean Park, Napier

New Zealand might have surrendered to India in ODIs but their resurgence in T20Is means that they would be looking forward to carrying on the same momentum as they invite Bangladesh for the upcoming ODI fixtures. Now, Bangladesh have been tasked with tough assignments ahead as they are searching for their maiden win in Kiwis’ soil.

Here is one interesting fact. The Tigers haven’t lost to Kiwis at home since 2010 while Kiwis never lost to Bangladesh at their den. However, Shakib-Al-Hasan’s absence could turn out to be a big blow for the Tigers. As far as their recent meeting is concerned. Bangladesh got the better of New Zealand at a neutral venue in Cardiff ODI in the year 2017.

Will be an exciting contest

For sure it will be an exciting contest ahead with both teams aiming to outwit each other. After losing 1-4 at home to India, they are under pressure to increase the points in the rankings charts while Bangladesh will be looking forward to cashing in on the chances to better effect in search of their first ever ODI win against New Zealand in New Zealand.

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Against India, batters like Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Tom Latham chipped in with runs while bowlers Trent Boult and Matt Henry had a fair outing. Tim Southee has been out of form and he will have to sort out the woes before it is too late. Lockie Ferguson has been quite sensational in leading the pace attack so far and is one of the key factors.

On the contrary, Bangladesh top-order batsmen Tamim, Liton Das, Rahim and Sarkar are expected to bolster the batting attack and the middle order is well backed by Mahmuddlah. Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain and Mohammad Saifuddin will all have to step up and cause problems. In the absence of Shakib, there is a burden on the inexperienced spinners – Mehidy Hasan and Nayeem Hasan.

New Zealand Men 2-233 ( 44.3 ) overs

Bangladesh Men: 232 ( 48.5 ) overs

New Zealand win by 8 wickets

Toss - Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.

Batsmens

Martin Guptill

117

116

100.86

Ross Taylor*

91.84

Bowler

Econ

Mashrafe Mortaza

8.3

3.88

Man of the Match

Martin Guptill

Commentry

In over# 45

Runs : 7 Bowler: Mashrafe Mortaza Wickets : 0

Over 45. 7 runs. Bowler: Mashrafe Mortaza. New Zealand: 2-233(rr 5.18)

44.3

Mashrafe Mortaza to Martin Guptill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Das. New Zealand have completed a very calm runchase at McLean Park, winning by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead over Bangladesh in the three match ODI series. Martin Guptill was the star with the bat, playing in a very calm manner and never giving the tourists a sniff of getting back into the game as he compiled a 15th ODI century. He built big partnerships with Henry Nicholls (53) and Ross Taylor (45*) as the Black Caps cruised home with more than five overs to spare. Bangladesh were pretty flat in the field, consigned to defeat early in the chase due to Guptill's authoritative batting. It could have been much worse for the tourists, however, had Mohammad Mithun not been able to scrap his way to a half century the target would have been tiny in comparison. Trent Boult and Matt Henry set the tone with the new ball early this afternoon and the Kiwis never really let up from there. Plenty of work for the visitors to do to improve but it's a quick turnaround with the Second ODI taking place in Dunedin on Friday.

44.2

SIX! Mashrafe Mortaza to Martin Guptill. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Guptill has had enough of patting the ball around, he wants to get this match finished. He winds up and unleashes a devastasting blow with some tasty wrist-work.

44.1

Mashrafe Mortaza to Martin Guptill. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Iqbal.

In over# 44

Runs : 8 Bowler: Soumya Sarkar Wickets : 0

Over 44. 8 runs. Bowler: Soumya Sarkar. New Zealand: 2-226(rr 5.14)

43.6

Soumya Sarkar to Ross Taylor. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mortaza.

43.5

Soumya Sarkar to Ross Taylor. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Miraz.

43.4

Soumya Sarkar to Ross Taylor. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rahman.

43.3

FOUR! Soumya Sarkar to Ross Taylor. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, past fine leg for 4 runs. Just a little nurdle around the corner and the ball scoots away quickly. The required runs are now less than ten.

43.2

Soumya Sarkar to Martin Guptill. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Iqbal.

43.1

Soumya Sarkar to Martin Guptill. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rahman.

43.1

Wide Soumya Sarkar to Martin Guptill. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Rahim.

In over# 43

Runs : 2 Bowler: Mashrafe Mortaza Wickets : 0

Over 43. 2 runs. Bowler: Mashrafe Mortaza. New Zealand: 2-218(rr 5.07)

42.6

Mashrafe Mortaza to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rahman.

42.5

Mashrafe Mortaza to Ross Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Miraz.

42.4

Mashrafe Mortaza to Martin Guptill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Iqbal.

42.3

Mashrafe Mortaza to Martin Guptill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Miraz.

42.2

Mashrafe Mortaza to Martin Guptill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Mortaza.

42.1

Mashrafe Mortaza to Ross Taylor. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, run save by Miraz, fielded by Saifuddin.

In over# 42

Runs : 10 Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman Wickets : 0

Over 42. 10 runs. Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman. New Zealand: 2-216(rr 5.14)

41.6

Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sarkar.

41.5

Mustafizur Rahman to Martin Guptill. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Sarkar.

41.4

Mustafizur Rahman to Martin Guptill. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Miraz.

41.3

FOUR! Mustafizur Rahman to Martin Guptill. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Sliced over the offside, the timing isn't perfect but the placement means no one can cut it off.

41.2

FOUR! Mustafizur Rahman to Martin Guptill. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Taylor has nailed a couple of pull shots in recent overs, now it is Guptill's turn to latch onto one with extreme force.

41.1

Mustafizur Rahman to Martin Guptill. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Rahim.

In over# 41

Runs : 8 Bowler: Sabbir Rahman Wickets : 0

Over 41. 8 runs. Bowler: Sabbir Rahman. New Zealand: 2-206(rr 5.02)

40.6

Sabbir Rahman to Ross Taylor. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rahman.

40.5

FOUR! Sabbir Rahman to Ross Taylor. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot pulling, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Taylor has license to thrill now that he's helped Guptill to three figures. Expect these last few runs to come very quickly.

40.4

Sabbir Rahman to Martin Guptill. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Saifuddin. ODI century number 15 for Martin Guptill. It's been a cool and calculated innings from the opener, milking the spinners with ease and punctuated by the occasional powerful stroke.

40.3

Sabbir Rahman to Ross Taylor. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to short third man for 1 run, run save by Iqbal.

40.2

Sabbir Rahman to Martin Guptill. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Saifuddin.

40.1

Sabbir Rahman to Ross Taylor. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Das.

Batsmen

T Iqbal

c: Latham b: Boult

83.33

L Das

b: Henry

12.5

S Sarkar