Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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, 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:
19 | 9 Runs | BAN: 92/4 (2 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 4.84, RRR: 2.00)

  • Mahmudullah39 (47b)
  • Afif Hossain6 (10b)
  • Blair Tickner2-0-13-0
  • Hamish Bennett3-0-17-0
18.6
1
Tickner to Mahmudullah, 1 run, fuller outside off, drives it towards long-on
18.5
1
Tickner to Afif Hossain, 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
0
Tickner to Afif Hossain, 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
0
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, 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:
18 | 8 Runs | BAN: 83/4 (11 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 4.61, RRR: 5.50)

  • Mahmudullah31 (43b)
  • Afif Hossain5 (8b)
  • Hamish Bennett3-0-17-0
  • Ajaz Patel4-0-9-2

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 Hossain, 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 Hossain, 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:
17 | 1 Run | BAN: 75/4 (19 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 4.41, RRR: 6.33)

  • Afif Hossain3 (6b)
  • Mahmudullah26 (39b)
  • Ajaz Patel4-0-9-2
  • Colin de Grandhomme3-0-13-0
16.6
0
Patel to Afif Hossain, no run, fuller length outside off, comes forward and pushes it towards coverq-point
16.5
0
Patel to Afif Hossain, 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

Bangladesh 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st8Litton DasMohammad Naim
2nd24Shakib Al HasanMohammad Naim
3rd0Mushfiqur RahimMohammad Naim
4th35MahmudullahMohammad Naim
5th29MahmudullahAfif Hossain