Bangladesh Secures Victory Against New Zealand in Thrilling ODI Match

In an exciting second ODI, Bangladesh bounced back to level the series against New Zealand with a six-wicket victory. Nahid Rana's exceptional five-wicket haul and key contributions from Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto were pivotal in the win. Despite a shaky start in their chase, Bangladesh's batting lineup steadied the ship, ensuring a successful run chase. With the series now tied at 1-1, the teams gear up for a thrilling final match on Wednesday, where the series trophy will be decided.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 20, 2026, 20:25 IST

Bangladesh Triumphs in Second ODI

In a remarkable comeback, Bangladesh clinched a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Monday. The match was highlighted by a stunning five-wicket haul from pacer Nahid Rana, alongside impressive half-centuries from Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Nahid Rana's Bowling Prowess

New Zealand opted to bat first after winning the toss but faced immediate challenges. The Bangladeshi pace attack, featuring Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Nahid Rana, put the New Zealand batsmen under pressure. Rana made his mark early, taking the first wicket of Henry Nicholls (13) in the 8th over. He followed up by dismissing Will Young (2) shortly after, leaving New Zealand at 28/2 in just over nine overs. Rana continued his dominance, claiming Muhammad Abbas (19) and later returning to take the wickets of Dean Foxcroft (15) and Jayden Lennox (0), finishing with outstanding figures of 5 for 32. Nick Kelly stood out for New Zealand, scoring a resilient 83 runs, but he lacked support as no other batsman managed to score more than 20.

Bangladesh's Successful Chase

In pursuit of a target of 199, Bangladesh's innings began on a shaky note with early losses of Saif Hassan (8) and Soumya Sarkar (8) to Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke, respectively. However, Tanzid Hasan Tamim quickly turned the tide, scoring 76 runs off 58 balls, including 10 fours and 4 sixes, which significantly shifted the momentum in favor of Bangladesh. He formed a vital 120-run partnership with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who contributed a steady 50 runs off 71 balls. Despite a brief collapse where both Tanzid and Litton Das (7) fell to Jayden Lennox (2/36 in 9 overs), Bangladesh secured the win with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (30) and Towhid Hridoy (8) guiding the team to victory in the 36th over.

Series Tied Ahead of Final Match

This victory levels the three-match series at 1-1, following New Zealand's earlier win in the first match. With the series now tied, both teams will prepare for the decisive third ODI on Wednesday, where the trophy will be at stake.