Taijul Islam’s scintillating six-for has helped Bangladesh defeat New Zealand by 150 runs in the primary Test of the two-match sequence in Sylhet on December 2 (Saturday). The victory in Sylhet is a historic one for the Bangla Tigers as it’s the first time they’ve defeated the Kiwis in a Test match at house.
The guests failed to provide you with solutions towards the wizardry of Taijul because the sluggish left-arm orthodox bowlers spun an internet round them to declare match figures of 10/184. He bagged 4/109 in the primary innings and completed with 6/75 in the second innings.
Needing three wickets to draw first blood in the sequence on day 5, Bangladesh wrapped the sport in a jiffy as off-spinner Nayeem Hasan dismissed Daryl Mitchell (58) to put an finish to New Zealand’s hopes of creating any miraculous comeback.
Taijul picked up the final two wickets in the type of Tim Southee (34) and Ish Sodhi (22) to stamp Bangladesh’s authority on the sport. The Blackcaps had been chasing a frightening complete of 332 runs and did not actually stand an opportunity after they had been lowered to 113/7 at stumps on day 4.
After tasting victory on Test captaincy debut, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto lauded the efforts of Taijul, Nayeem, Shoriful Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. He additionally urged the batters to take extra duty in the second Test.
“Credit goes to all of the gamers, particularly Taijul, Nayeem, Shoriful and Mehidy. Everyone loved this match, we weren’t fascinated by the outcome. As kids, this was a chance to do effectively for our staff and win it. We might’ve scored 50-odd runs extra in the primary innings however the bowlers did an amazing job.
“Batsmen will need to take more responsibility in the next game, that’ll help. Thanks to God for giving me the opportunity to captain here. Half job done, everyone looking forward to the next Test,” Shanto stated through the post-match presentation ceremony.
Bangladesh’s enjoying XI:
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand’s enjoying XI:
Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (c), Ajaz Patel
