Bangladesh claimed a thrilling victory against New Zealand in the 1st T20I of the series in Napier won December 27, 2023, taking a 1-0 lead. Litton Das played a pivotal role, steering the team to a successful chase of 135 runs with an unbeaten 42.
The Bangladesh bowlers set the stage for the triumph, restricting New Zealand to a below-par total of 134/9. Shoriful Islam’s early breakthroughs and Mustafizur Rahman’s variations limited the hosts, while Mahedi Hasan contributed with both bat and ball.
Litton Das remained composed as wickets fell around him, accelerating from 29 in 32 balls to a match-winning 42. His partnership with Mahedi Hasan, who finished with an unbeaten 19, secured Bangladesh’s historic T20I win in New Zealand.
Key Performances:
- Shoriful Islam claimed 3 wickets for 26 runs, initiating New Zealand’s collapse.
- Mustafizur Rahman’s variations earned him 2 crucial wickets for 15 runs.
- Litton Das anchored the chase with an unbeaten 42, supported by Mahedi Hasan’s all-round performance.
Despite a shaky start, Litton’s decisive innings and contributions from bowlers marked Bangladesh’s first T20I victory against New Zealand in New Zealand. The series now moves to Mount Maunganui for the remaining two games.
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