NZ vs. BAN Highlights: NZ’s Unbeaten 8-Wicket Victory

NZ vs. BAN Highlights from the 2023 World Cup: On Friday, in ODI 11 of the tournament in Chennai, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by an eight-wicket margin to maintain their unbeaten streak. Daryl Mitchell’s unbroken 89 runs off 67 balls helped New Zealand, chasing a target of 246 runs, achieve 248/2 in 42.5 overs. After scoring 78 runs off 107 balls, Kane Williamson had to retire injured.

At first, Bangladesh scored 245/9 in 50 overs thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim’s determined half-century. Six fours and two sixes were included in the wicketkeeper-batter’s 66 runs off 75 balls. Shakib Al Hasan, meanwhile, scored 40 runs off 51 balls, including three fours and two sixes.

Shakib Al Hasan, meanwhile, hit two sixes and three fours in scoring 40 runs off 51 balls. Mahmudullah played a brilliant unbroken innings of 41 off 49 balls for his team, smashing two fours and two sixes along the way. Lockie Ferguson claimed three wickets for New Zealand. Trent Boult and Matt Henry each received two dismissals in the meanwhile.

Key highlights of NZ vs. BAN

• New Zealand wins by eight wickets after reaching 248/2 in 42.5 overs.
• Kane Williamson, 78, retired hurt.
• Daryl Mitchell scores fifty-one.
• Kane Williamson clocks in at fifty.
• Devon Conway is eliminated by Shakib Al Hasan for 45.
• During New Zealand’s pursuit, Mustafizur Rahman dismisses Rachin Ravindra for nine.
• In 50 overs, Bangladesh score 245/9 runs.
• Mushfiqur Rahim is removed by Matt Henry for 66.
• For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim scores a half-century.
• Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson demolish Bangladesh’s top order, which falls apart at 56/4 after 12.1 overs.
• Winning the toss, Kane Williamson decides to bowl against Bangladesh in Chennai.
• With five victories in as many games against Bangladesh in ODI World Cup matches since 1999, New Zealand has a pristine record against them.
• Bangladesh’s spin trio of Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, and Mahedi Hasan will be essential in their quest to perhaps surprise New Zealand since the Chennai surface is predicted to favour spin.
• With convincing victories against England and the Netherlands, New Zealand has had an outstanding start to the World Cup. Bangladesh suffered a loss to England in their last game following a dominating victory over Afghanistan.