Bangladesh A suffer late collapse to lose first four-day match against New Zealand A

Bangladesh A vs New Zealand A

Bangladesh A suffer late collapse to lose first four-day match against New Zealand A

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Despite clinching the three-match ODI series 2-1, Bangladesh A fell short in the opening four-day match against New Zealand A, losing by 70 runs in a dramatic finish at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The home side collapsed in the final three overs of Day 4, losing three wickets and failing to survive till stumps.

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Mahidul Islam Ankon remained stranded at one end, while left-arm spinner Hasan Murad battled resiliently at the other with a 41-ball 7, aiming to steer the match to a draw, especially with the threat of rain looming.

However, once Murad was dismissed, Bangladesh A quickly unraveled. Injured batter Anamul Haque Bijoy, who had missed his top-order role due to injury, came in at the fall of the ninth wicket but was dismissed after facing just two balls.

Ebadot Hossain fell on the very next delivery, and Khaled Ahmed's dismissal sealed the fate of the hosts.

Earlier, Bangladesh A had a promising start after opting to bowl first, bundling out New Zealand A for 256 in their first innings. Mitchell Hay top-scored for the visitors with 81, while Khaled Ahmed starred with the ball, picking up six wickets.

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In response, Bangladesh A posted 268, earning a slender 12-run lead. Captain Nurul Hasan Sohan led the charge with a blistering 107 off 88 balls, but the team couldn’t capitalize significantly.

New Zealand A put up a stronger show in their second innings, scoring 257. Nick Kelly anchored the innings with a gritty 122 off 207 balls, while opener Joe Carter chipped in with 57. For the hosts, Hasan Murad claimed five wickets, and Nayeem Hasan picked up four.

Chasing 246 for victory, Bangladesh faltered early, losing three wickets for just 46 runs. Zakir Hasan offered some resistance with a 50, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to support Mahidul Islam, who fought valiantly with a 167-ball 57.

New Zealand spinner Adithya Ashok, of Indian origin, wrecked the lower order, taking five wickets. In the first innings, Christian Clarke and Josh Clarkson took 3 and 4 wickets respectively, laying the foundation for a hard-fought win.