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In the second One-Day International (ODI) at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh faced off against New Zealand, and the match turned out to be a memorable one for the visiting team. New Zealand secured an impressive 86-run victory, marking their first𓆏 OD𒊎I win against the Tigers since 2008.
Umpire’s counting error in Mahedi Hasan’s over
Amidst the action-packed contest, an unusual incident caught the attention of cricket fans. It involved Mahedi Hasan, the Bangladeshi bowler, and on-field umpire Sharfuddoula. During New Zealand’s innings, Mahedi inadvertently bowled 7 legal balls in an over, as umpire Sharfuddoula experienced a momentary lapse and failed to keep track of the number of deliveries bowled.
Notably, Sharfuddoula, a former domestic cricketer in Bangladesh, has featured in 10 First-Class matches and claimed 31 wickets. In thꦑe realm of international um🐠piring duties, he has officiated in over 150 matches to date.
Tom Blundell shines with the bat
Speaking about the match, the Black Caps faced a stern test against the Bangladeshi bowlers. They struggled to maintain consistency and managed to post a total of 254 runs in their allotted 50 overs. Henry Nicholls was the notable contributor with 49 runs off 61 balls, includ🌜ing six boundaries.
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However, Tom Blundell played a standout innings, scoring 68 runs from 66 balls, featuring 6 fours and a six. Ish Sodhi also played a crucial role with a late-innings🌄 cameo, smashing 35 runs off 39 balls,♛ including three maximums.
Sodhi’s heroics with the ball
Chasing a target of 255, Bangladesh faced the heat against a potent New Zealand bowling attack. Tamim Iqbal provided some hope with his innings of 44 runs off 58 balls, featuring seven boundari🦩es. Mahmudullah anchored the innings, scoring 49 runs off 76 balls, including four fours and a six.
However, the Bangladeshi batters struggled to build partnerships, and New Zealand’s bowlers consistently maintained a disciplined line and length to apply pressure. Sodhi emerged as the star with the ball for New Zealand, delivering a match-winning performance by claiming six crucial wickets for just 39 runs in his 10-over spell.
