Bangladesh Coast To Historic Win In Third ODI Against New Zealand

Bangladesh's pace attack shredded New Zealand's batting on a green Napier pitch to record a historic nine-wicket win in the third and final one-day international on Saturday. New Zealand vs Ba

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There was an early blemish in the run chase when opening batter Sarkar -- who scored 169 in a losing cause in Napier on Wednesday -- was forced to retire hurt for four because of an eye problem.

Loose New Zealand bowling meant there were few problems from that point, with Shanto (51 not out) putting on 69 with opener Anamul Haque, who was the only batsman dismissed when edging paceman William O'Rourke on 37.

O'Rourke had earlier been struck for four successive boundaries by the free-hitting Shanto in the 11th over of the innings.

The teams will prepare for a three-match T20 international series, starting in Napier on Wednesday.