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.
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
The physio is out to check for a concussion. Afif is okay and will continue
Just five needed from 11 balls now
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"
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."
Jawad: "Dakar Rally has better surface than this one."
Dave: "If the Tigers fall short with wickets in hand, that would be some kind of record?!"
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. "
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"
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