BAN vs NZ: Ajaz Patel Helps New Zealand Stay Alive In Bangladesh Series

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel ran through Bangladesh's top order with a career-best 4-16 as New Zealand clawed their way back into the five-match Twenty20 international series with a 52 run win in D

Mushfiqur Rahim tried to salvage the chase but was left standing alone on 20 after Colin de Grandhomme picked up the final wicket.

"A very good performance. We were able to build partnerships with the bat even though we lost wickets up front, got to a par score and bowlers did a fantastic job," New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said.

Henry Nicholls top-scored for the Blackcaps with 36 off 29 balls, marshalling his team's recovery in an unbroken 66-run sixth-wicket stand with Tom Blundell (30) when New Zealand were teetering at 62-5. Medium-pacer Mohammad Saifuddin was the home team's best bowler with 2-28.

"Bowlers did a great job to restrict them. We started well with the bat but couldn't capitalise and lost wickets in a cluster. Hopefully, we will be back strong next game," Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah said. The fourth match of the series will be held on Wednesday.