CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand levelled the series 1-1 defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs in the second Test; bowling out the Tigers for 126 and 278, in response to the home side’s 521.

Litton Das valiant century went in vain as the Kiwis bowled out Bangladesh for 278 in the second innings of the second Test, thanks to the combined bowling effort by the home side.

At the commencement of the third day of the second Test, New Zealand’s skipper – Tom Latham enforced the follow-on and put the the touring side to bat again.

With a 395-runs deficit, the Tigers started their second innings, but, again halted by a poor start as their opener Shadman Islam departed early after scoring just 21. The touring side lost their first wicket for a mere 27.

Soon after, the side began to lose wickets at a consistent pace; losing half of their side for 128; following the inadequate contributions from the top-order batters.

The right-handed batter – Das then recorded a valuable 101-runs partnership alongside Nurul Hasan. The pair appeared in top-notch, but, could not manage to pull the side out of trouble. Hasan departed after scoring 36 off 54 balls.

Das, on the other hand, stood firm at one end as the side were losing wickets at an alarming rate at the other. He kept the scoreboard ticking and went on to score a magnificent fighting century. He was soon dismissed by Kyle Jamieson after reaching his second Test century as the bowler trapped him in his legs. Das scored 102; smashing 14 boundaries and a six.

Following his departure, the Tigers’ batting tail soon diminished and the side, eventually, bowled out for 278 runs in the second innings; handing a massive victory to the home side by an innings and 117 runs.

For the Kiwis, Jamieson starred; picking up four wickets, while Neil Wagner claimed three. Tim Southee, Daryl Mitchell and Ross Taylor shared one wicket apiece.

Following this, Taylor also claimed a unique to his name as the veteran picked a wicket on the last delivery of his career.

For his magnificent 252 in the first inning, New Zealand’s Tom Latham was rewarded with the Player of the Match award, while Devon Conway was declared as the Player of the Series for his 244 runs in the two-match series.

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