Thanks to a rapid unbeaten fifty by Bevon Jacobs, New Zealand secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the rain-affected third and final T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today, leveling the series 1-1.
With the match shortened to 15 overs per side due to rain, Bangladesh struggled with the bat and were bowled out for a mere 102 runs in 14.2 overs. Despite Shoriful Islam taking three early wickets, New Zealand chased down the revised target of 103 runs in just 11.4 overs, clinching the win with 20 balls to spare.
Tawhid Hridoy top-scored for Bangladesh with a 33-run knock off 24 balls, while skipper Litton Das contributed 26 runs off 17 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions, leading to a collapse after the rain interruption during their innings.
Shoriful ended with figures of 3 for 19 in his three overs, but Bevon Jacobs’ explosive innings of 62 not out from 31 balls guided New Zealand to victory.
The series started with Bangladesh winning the opening match in Chattogram by six wickets, followed by the second match being abandoned due to rain.
In the rain-shortened third T20I, Bangladesh struggled, managing only 102 runs in 14.2 overs. New Zealand’s bowlers, aided by overcast conditions, dominated the match, with Josh Clarkson impressing with figures of 3-9 in two overs.
Bangladesh had an early lead in the series, winning the first game by six wickets, while the second match was called off due to rain.
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