Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 4th T20I at Dhaka, BDESH v NZ, Sep 08 2021 - Match Result

RESULT
4th T20I (D/N), Mirpur, September 08, 2021, New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
(19.1/20 ov, T:94) 96/4

Bangladesh won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match
4/10
nasum-ahmed
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Scores: Ranjith P | Comms: Hemant Brar
Scorecard summary
New Zealand 93/10(19.3 overs)
46 (48)
4/10 (4)
21 (26)
Bangladesh 96/4(19.1 overs)
43* (48)
2/9 (4)
1/34 (3.1)

That's all from our side for this game. See you soon.

Mahmudullah: The bowlers did a great job once again to keep New Zealand to a low total. All the bowlers, Nasum, Mahedi, Mustafizur, bowled well. The batters tried their best. We just needed a good partnership in the middle and Naim and I tried that. Naim batted well and then Afif was good. We tried to build partnerships and take the game deep. The credit for the series win goes to the team management and boys. There one more opportunity and hopefully, we will regroup together and try to win the game.

Nasum Ahmed is the Player of the Match. He says, in Bengali and I try to translate, that he is happy with the series win. There was no pressure from the captain. I tried to give as few runs as possible. The wicket was turning, my only focus was to land the ball on one spot.

Tom Latham: We were slightly under par. We were looking at 100-110 but credit to Bangladesh they batted. After a couple of early wicket, they had it under control. The way Mahmudullah finished, credit to them. I am pleased the way we could take it to the last over. Youngy played a good innings to take us to a competitive score. We lost quick wickets and it was hard to keep the momentum going. The way we have been able to adjust slightly on different surfaces, a young group who hasn't played much international cricket, and a lot of us haven't played here, we hope to put a near-perfect performance in the fifth game.

Time for the presentation ceremony.

Mukul Hasan: "I just want to congratulate Mahmudullah, he deserves it but doesn't always really get the credit he deserves! "

Jawad: "T20Is were supposed to be full entertainment, these are like breakups."

7.15pm Another series win for Bangladesh, this is their first against New Zealand in this format. New Zealand fought hard despite soring only 93 but an off day for Cole McConchie meant they couldn't strike at regular intervals. Ajaz Patel still gave them an opportunity when he had Mahmudullah stranded halfway down the track but Latham missed the stumping. That was the only mistake Mahmudullah made as he steered Bangladesh home with a calculated knock.

19.1
4
McConchie to Mahmudullah, FOUR runs

fuller around off, Mahmudullah gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it between deep midwicket and long-on

Just two required. McConchie has the ball. Mahmudullah on strike

end of over 199 runs
BAN: 92/4CRR: 4.84 RRR: 2.00 • Need 2 from 6b
Mahmudullah39 (47b 2x6)
Afif Hossain6 (10b)
Blair Tickner 2-0-13-0
Hamish Bennett 3-0-17-0
18.6
1
Tickner to Mahmudullah, 1 run

fuller outside off, drives it towards long-on

18.5
1
Tickner to Afif, 1 run

short of length angling in. Down the track, is cramped but manages to dab it in front of square leg

The physio is out to check for a concussion. Afif is okay and will continue

18.4
Tickner to Afif, no run

a surprise bouncer. Afif was on the front foot and looks to fend at it. The ball hits him on the helmet. Near the ear as he takes his eyes off and turns his face away. Mahmudullah was looking for a single but Afif was unmoved. Tickner races to the ball but doesn't throw at the bowler's end

18.3
1
Tickner to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of length outside off, backs away and looks to go over covers. A thick outside edge takes the ball towards third man

18.2
Tickner to Mahmudullah, no run

a slower length ball, wide outside off. Mahmudullah was looking to play at it but leaves it alone in the end

Just five needed from 11 balls now

18.1
6
Tickner to Mahmudullah, SIX runs

fuller, in the slot. Mahmudullah forms a stable base and launches it over wide long-on. You would think that's the game

11 needed from 12 balls. Tickner to bowl

end of over 188 runs
BAN: 83/4CRR: 4.61 RRR: 5.50 • Need 11 from 12b
Mahmudullah31 (43b 1x6)
Afif Hossain5 (8b)
Hamish Bennett 3-0-17-0
Ajaz Patel 4-0-9-2

Jrm : "Bring in mchonchie, spin is the only way to win."

Dan : "@Matthew, yeah could look at Mcconchies bowling but we we're probably also 15 runs short with the bat"

17.6
1
Bennett to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of length around off and middle. Comes down the track once again and pulls it down towards deep midwicket

Bryden: "Yes, McConchie has had a nightmare today but I don't think you can squarely place the blame on him. 90 odd runs should never be enough at international level... in any format."

17.5
2
Bennett to Mahmudullah, 2 runs

slower length ball outside off, uses his feet and moves towards the ball to work it towards square leg. And they sprinting back for the second. Mahmudullah puts in a dive and completes it safely

Jawad: "Dakar Rally has better surface than this one."

17.4
1
Bennett to Afif, 1 run

short of length outside off, cuts it towards sweeper cover

17.3
1
Bennett to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of length outside off, pulled in front of square leg

Dave: "If the Tigers fall short with wickets in hand, that would be some kind of record?!"

17.3
1w
Bennett to Mahmudullah, 1 wide

looks to come down the track. Bennett goes for a slower one but loses his radar. A big wide down the leg side

Amin Basha Shai: "2 for 9 is absolute Gem. Could have been 3 for and match winning performance."

Matthew: "McConchie's bowling has almost certainly cost NZ the win here. To have gone for 30 runs in 3 overs in this match is beyond poor. "

17.2
1
Bennett to Afif, 1 run

short of length outside off, slapped towards mid-off

A A Musabbir : "More than run a ball! Is there still any twist? You never know!"

Asela bandara w: "Need good 3 overs newzealand you can do it"

17.1
1
Bennett to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of length outside off, pulls it towards deep midwicket

19 required from 18 balls. Bennett is back into the attack

end of over 171 run
BAN: 75/4CRR: 4.41 RRR: 6.33 • Need 19 from 18b
Afif Hossain3 (6b)
Mahmudullah26 (39b 1x6)
Ajaz Patel 4-0-9-2
Colin de Grandhomme 3-0-13-0
16.6
Patel to Afif, no run

fuller length outside off, comes forward and pushes it towards coverq-point

16.5
Patel to Afif, no run

length ball on the pads, flicked towards short midwicket

16.4
1
Patel to Mahmudullah, 1 run

short of length around off, lobbed over extra cover. Mahmudullah wanted the second run but the fielder fires in the throw to the bowler

16.3
Patel to Mahmudullah, no run

shuffles in his crease but Patel follows him and bowls a yorker. Digs it out back towards the bowler

16.2
Patel to Mahmudullah, no run

Latham misses the stumping. Tossed up around off, Mahmudullah comes out of his crease and looks to go over extra cover. He isn't to the pitch of the ball and gets beaten by the turn. The ball hits the keeper on the gloves and lobs over his head

16.1
Patel to Mahmudullah, no run

length outside off and spinning away. Beats the batter on the sweep

Ajaz to bowl his last over. Around the wicket

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
WA Young
46 runs (48)
5 fours1 six
Productive shot
sweep shot
12 runs
2 fours0 six
Control
77%
Mahmudullah
43 runs (48)
1 four2 sixes
Productive shot
slog sweep
16 runs
1 four2 sixes
Control
81%
Best performances - bowlers
Nasum Ahmed
O
4
M
2
R
10
W
4
ECO
2.5
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
2W
LEGOFF
LHB
2W
Mustafizur Rahman
O
3.3
M
0
R
12
W
4
ECO
3.42
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W
1W
1W
1W
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
TossNew Zealand, elected to bat first
Series
Season2021
Player Of The Match
Series resultBangladesh led the 5-match series 3-1
Match numberT20I no. 1260
Hours of play (local time)16.00 start, First Session 16.00-17.30, Interval 17.30-17.50, Second Session 17.50-19.20
Match days8 September 2021 - daynight (20-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpire
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee