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New Zealand beat Bangladesh for consolation win

Updated on: 11 September,2021 08:26 AM IST  |  Dhaka
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The 58-run opening stand between Rachin Ravindra (17) and Allen laid the foundation for a competitive New Zealand total. Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam took two wickets but was expensive as he conceded 48 runs.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh for consolation win

Bangladesh's cricketers pose with the series' trophy at the end of the fifth and final Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Pic/AFP

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in the fifth and final T20 International by 27 runs for a consolation win but host Bangladesh won the series 3-2. New Zealand scored 161/5 in 20 overs with captain Tom Latham scoring 50 and opener Finn Allen making 41.


The 58-run opening stand between Rachin Ravindra (17) and Allen laid the foundation for a competitive New Zealand total. Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam took two wickets but was expensive as he conceded 48 runs.


Off-spinner Afif Hossain took 1/18 in three overs while left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed took 1/25 in three overs. Hossain top-scored with 49 off 33 balls as Bangladesh finished with 134/8 in 20 overs.


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Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel took 2/21 in four overs while medium pacer Scott Kuggeleijn took 2/23 in three overs.

Brief scores:
New Zealand 161/5 in 20 overs (F Allen 41, T Latham 50, S Islam 2/48) beat Bangladesh 134/8 in 20 overs (A Hossain 49, M Naim 23, Mahmudullah 23, A Patel 2/21, S Kuggeleijn 2/23) by 27 runs.

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