Bangladesh out of triangular Final race as Kiwis down Tigers
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Host New Zealand have secured the tri-nation Final with Pakistan as they beat Bangladesh by 48 runs.
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan struck a fifty, but a 200-plus target proved too much for the Tigers, who were defeated by hosts at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Bangladesh was also eliminated from the T20I tri-nation series after three consecutive losses, while New Zealand and Pakistan advanced to the final, which will be hosted at the same site on Friday.
Unlike the Tigers' previous two losses in this series, Bangladesh batters were able to demonstrate intent in their pursuit of a 209-run mark today. Shakib, in particular, appeared in good form during his 44-ball 70.
Despite Shakib's knock, Bangladesh were restricted to 160 for seven as they lacked the late-game firepower required to cross the line while chasing such a large mark.
After being sent to bat first, fast fifties from Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips helped the Kiwis reach 208/5 after 20 overs. Conway opened the batting and scored 64 off 40 balls, while Phillips finished with 60 off 24 deliveries.
Bangladesh's bowling squad put on another terrible performance, allowing more than 10 runs per over. Mohammad Saifuddin, Ebadot Hossain, and Shoriful Islam each took two wickets.
