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New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI at Wellington, NZ v BDESH, Mar 26 2021 - Ball by Ball Commentary

RESULT
3rd ODI, Wellington, March 26, 2021, Bangladesh tour of New Zealand
(42.4/50 ov, T:319) 154

New Zealand won by 164 runs

Player Of The Match
126 (110) & 2 catches
devon-conway
Player Of The Series
225 runs
devon-conway
New
BAN
Full commentary

That's all from our side. See you soon.

Tom Latham: After being under a bit of pressure early on, I think we were outstanding. Devon and Daryl were outstanding. And then obviously the bowlers were good at the top and when you get them three down early, it's very difficult from there. The goal was to come here and win 3-0. From here, it's about keep improving. Neesh with the ball took a step up. We talk about guys stepping up at different times and we saw that today.

Tamim Iqbal: I think we started well with the ball, they were 50-odd for three but those two guys batted really well. Sometimes small things hurt you a lot, catches, missed chances but credit to New Zealand, they were exceptional throughout the series. When you are coming to this part of the world, 300 is chaseable but the way we batted was not on. There were too many loose shots. But all in all, Blackcaps were a much better team. When you come here, you know the ball will nip around, will bounce more. You have to be patient. We played two many loose shots too early and when you are three down after ten over, the game is done. I am not the sort of person who will bring up quarantine issue or say we didn't get time to practice. Simply we didn't play good cricket.

Devon Conway is the Player of the Match. And also the Player of the Series.

Conway: I try to keep things simple. It's just about keep doing simple things for longer. I think credit to Daryl, they way he came and played. It was nice to watch from the other end. I think Taskin bowled really well with the new ball. We knew if we could absorb that pressure, we could score later. I think naturally there is going to be some pressure but I am not thinking too much about that. Taking care of the things I can take care of. Looking forward to the T20I series.

6.28pm A thumping win for New Zealand as they seal the series 3-0. Their day started with a wobble on a green wicket. Towards the end, Mahmudullah and Rubel frustrated their bowlers. But in between, it was all New Zealand. After deciding to bat first, they posted 318 for 6, thanks to maiden ODI hundreds from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell. Then Matt Henry dented New Zealand's top order before Neesham picked up middle- and lower-order.

42.4
W
Neesham to Mustafizur, OUT

given lbw but Bangladesh want to review this. A low full toss on the stumps, Mustafizur moves across and looks to flick but misses. The impact is in line and the wickets is umpire's call. So that stays out. Neesham finishes with 5 for 27, his best in ODI cricket

Mustafizur Rahman lbw b Neesham 0 (3b 0x4 0x6 4m) SR: 0

Around the wicket

42.3
Neesham to Mustafizur, no run

a brilliant yorker but Mustafizur gets his bat on it to keep it out

42.2
Neesham to Mustafizur, no run

fuller outside off, goes for the drive but gets beaten

Neesham has four. Can he finish with a five-for? Mustafizur to face

42.1
W
Neesham to Rubel, OUT

length ball around off, Rubel looks to drive on the up. Gets a healthy outside edge and Latham completes the catch

Rubel Hossain c †Latham b Neesham 4 (28b 0x4 0x6 36m) SR: 14.28
end of over 4212 runs
BAN: 154/8CRR: 3.66 RRR: 20.62
Mahmudullah76 (73b 6x4 4x6)
Rubel Hossain4 (27b)
Kyle Jamieson 8-0-30-1
James Neesham 7-1-27-3
41.6
Jamieson to Mahmudullah, no run

another bouncer. Mahmudullah lets it go. Think that was very close to a wide

41.5
6
Jamieson to Mahmudullah, SIX runs

short, well outside off, goes for the pull. Gets a top edge that flies over the keeper's head, all the way for a six. Moves to 76. These two have added 52 now

41.4
4
Jamieson to Mahmudullah, FOUR runs

length ball outside off, pulls it through the gap at midwicket

41.3
1
Jamieson to Rubel, 1 run

short of length around off, swings across. Gets a top edge that bounces well short of third man

41.2
Jamieson to Rubel, no run

moves outside leg and misses his attempted thrash through the covers

41.1
1
Jamieson to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of a length, tucked backward of square on the leg side

end of over 4113 runs
BAN: 142/8CRR: 3.46 RRR: 19.66
Rubel Hossain3 (25b)
Mahmudullah65 (69b 5x4 3x6)
James Neesham 7-1-27-3
Kyle Jamieson 7-0-18-1
40.6
Neesham to Rubel, no run
40.5
1
Neesham to Mahmudullah, 1 run

low full toss driven down the ground

40.4
4
Neesham to Mahmudullah, FOUR runs

fuller outside off and that's a delightful cover drive for four

40.3
1
Neesham to Rubel, 1 run

fuller on the stumps, clipped towards fine leg

40.2
1
Neesham to Mahmudullah, 1 run

a bouncer outside off, moves across and pulls it down towards deep square leg. They are looking for the second but Rubel sends Mahmudullah back wisely

40.1
6
Neesham to Mahmudullah, SIX runs

a flat six. Length ball around off, backs away and smashes it over deep midwicket

Neesham

end of over 406 runs
BAN: 129/8CRR: 3.22 RRR: 19.00
Rubel Hossain2 (23b)
Mahmudullah53 (65b 4x4 2x6)
Kyle Jamieson 7-0-18-1
Mitchell Santner 3-0-7-0
39.6
Jamieson to Rubel, no run

goes for the yorker but Rubel is up to it. Keeps his front leg away and jams his bat at it to steer it towards backward point

39.5
Jamieson to Rubel, no run

a bouncer, angling in towards the batsman. Rubel backs away and stays low

39.4
1
Jamieson to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of length at the batsman, hops, moves inside the line and flicks it towards fine leg

39.3
4
Jamieson to Mahmudullah, FOUR runs

that's fifty for Mahmudullah. Fuller outside off from Jamieson, Mahmudullah clears his front leg and smash it towards deep midwicket boundary

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