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SYLHET: Bangladesh A was penalized a five-run penalty in the match against New Zealand A following a bizarre fielding error here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The incident took place on the fourth ball of the fifth over of New Zealand’s chase of 227 runs during the third unofficial ODI when opener Rhys Mariu left a delivery from Ebadot Hossain well outside the off-stump.
Bangladesh had set an unconventional field with wicket keeper Nurul Hasan standing at first slip. Consequently, the ball hit the Nurul helmet in line with the stumps.
According to Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) law 28.3, if the ball strikes a fielding-side helmet, including the wicketkeeper’s placed on the ground, the ball is immediately declared dead.
Following this, the batting side is awarded five penalty runs, in addition to any runs already completed by the batters.
The on-field umpires immediately applied clause 28.3, awarding New Zealand A a five penalty runs.
Put into bat first, Bangladesh A were bowled out for 226 in 47.4 overs. Nasum Ahmed remained the top scorer with 67 off 87 deliveries.
For New Zealand, Adithya Ashok was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets in his quota of 10 overs.
In reply, New Zealand started strong with a 77-run stand in 11.2 overs. Following the opening partnership, stumbled in the chase, reeling at 166-6 in 34.3 overs.
However, a 65-run partnership between Dean Foxcroft and Zakary Foulkes led New Zealand to a four-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare.
For Bangladesh, Nasum Ahmed, Mosaddek Hossain and Nayeem Hasan claimed two wickets each.
Despite the win, Bangladesh A secured the three-match series with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand A.
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