full toss driven back to the bowler, misfields and the ball goes behind him, that is the winning run for New Zealand.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test at Chattogram, Oct 17 2008 - Match Result
Mushfiqur and Mehrab jnr's 144-run partnership is BAN's highest for the 5th wicket in Tests, breaking the record of 126 between Aminul Islam and Ashraful
New Zealand won by 3 wickets . This is the second time they have chased down a score over 300. Wonderful batting from Vettori and Flynn to take New Zealand one up in the series, they are relived to have won this. Bangladesh were very good for four days but it was New Zealand who came up as winners on the final day. For Bangladesh Shakib was outstanding in the first innings, he bowled his heart out today, finished with 9 wickets in the match. Vettori picks up the Man-of-the-Match award for his wonderful knocks with the bat and also picking up 9 wickets for the match, an all-round performance.
It has been an absorbing Test match, a match worth remembering. Thanks for sending those mails, we have read all your mails, it has been a pleasure bringing you the live commentary, hope you have enjoyed it, this is Binoy George along with Bill Andersson and Raju signing off. Do join us again for the second Test starting on 25th of October at Dhaka.
pushes to the off side.
played back to the bowler.
defends to short leg.
Mills is the new batsman.
Flynn falls after a wonderful knock, pushes forward and gets an inside edge to Naeem at short leg.
played down the track.
played back to the bowler.
off the inside edge to fine leg.
works to midwicket.
turns to midwicket.
defends to silly-point.
back and turns to deep-square leg.
hit hard to mid-on and runs with the shot, fumble by the fielder.
hits the pad, loud appeal turned down.
goes back and turns to deep-square leg.
defended to silly-point.
plays in the air past short midwicket.
Chittagong Divisional Stadium | |
Toss | Bangladesh, elected to bat first |
Series | |
Season | 2008/09 |
Player Of The Match | |
Series result | New Zealand led the 2-match series 1-0 |
Match number | Test no. 1888 |
Hours of play (local time) | 09.30 start, Lunch 11.30-12.10, Tea 14.10-14.30, Close 16.30 |
Match days | 17,18,19,20,21 October 2008 - day (5-day match) |
Test debut | |
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