MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Bangladesh’s batters fought back with 175/2 on day-2, in response to New Zealand’s 328 in the first innings of the first Test.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto recorded a brilliant 103-runs partnership for the second wicket; putting their side into a comfortable position. Bangladesh, started off the innings poorly; losing their first wicket for just 43 runs. Shadman Islam was the batter, who dismissed after scoring 22.
The duo then made things easier for the touring side with their magnificent century-partnership. Both the batters scored half-centuries, but, Shanto dismissed after scoring 64, in the final session.
The Tigers’ skipper, Mominul Haque joined Joy at the crease, the pair added a 28-runs partnership before the stumps called. Joy remained not-out with his top score for the side; scoring 70, laced with seven boundaries. Haque, on the other hand, unbeaten for his eight.
The duo will resume the proceedings for the side at 175/2 on the third day of the first Test.
For the Kiwis, Neil Wagner bagged two wickets.
Resumed at an overnight score of 258/5, New Zealand could not add much to their total; losing their remaining five wickets after adding 70 runs. The side bowled out for 328 in the first innings.
Kiwi batters made little to no contribution on the second day. Henry Nicholls, on the other hand, batted magnificently, the batter put on his 11th half-century in Test cricket. The batter batted valiantly before getting dismissed by Islam on 75.
For the Tigers, Shoriful Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred; taking three wickets, while Haque bagged two. Ebadot Hossain, on the other hand, struck out a batter.
