In a thrilling encounter, Bangladesh showcased their batting prowess by successfully chasing down a target of 183 runs against New Zealand, winning by six wickets with two overs to spare. Towhid Hridoy emerged as the standout performer, scoring an impressive 51 not out off just 27 balls, while Shamim Hossain contributed a quickfire 31 off 13 balls. This victory marks Bangladesh's highest successful chase at home, further solidifying their confidence after a recent ODI series win against the same opponents.
SPORTSPublished 20 Apr 2026 • Published 8 days ago • Updated 2h ago
Bangladesh Chase 183 Runs to Defeat New Zealand in Chattogram
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Bangladesh has taken a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand, winning the first match by six wickets. Towhid Hridoy starred with an unbeaten 51 runs off 27 balls, leading a successful chase of 183 runs. The team aims to continue this momentum in the upcoming matches.
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