‘Bengal tigers are on uplift’ – Fans react as Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 5 wickets to register 1st ever T20I win on Kiwi soil

In a historic triumph, Bangladesh secured their first-ever T20I victory in New Zealand, marking another milestone after their recent maiden ODI win in the same series. The win was orchestrated by an outstanding bowling performance that set the stage for an impressive chase.

Choosing to bowl first, Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Shoriful Islam and Mahedi Hasan, wreaked havoc on the New Zealand batting lineup. The hosts found themselves reeling at 20/4, struggling to recover despite James Neesham‘s valiant efforts. Neesham, in his innings, scored 48 runs off 29 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.

Shoriful Islam’s adeptness in favourable conditions and Mahedi Hasan’s off-spin proved instrumental, with Hasan dismissing Tim Seifert and the dangerous Daryl Mitchell in the opening over. While Islam dismissed Finn Allen and Glenn Philips.

Litton Das leads Bangladesh to a historic win

Despite New Zealand’s fightback that propelled them to 134, Bangladesh maintained their composure during the chase. Opting for an ultra-aggressive approach, they faced early setbacks. However, Litton Das emerged as the anchor, absorbing pressure and steering Bangladesh towards victory. With the asking rate not a concern, Das strategically bided his time before unleashing a timely onslaught, ensuring a smooth finish without any late drama.

The scorecard reflected Bangladesh’s balanced performance, with Litton Das leading the charge with an unbeaten 42, ably supported by Soumya Sarkar’s 22. New Zealand’s bowlers, including Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner, made early inroads, but Bangladesh’s resilience and calculated aggression ultimately sealed the historic win.

This victory not only adds another feather to Bangladesh’s cap on their New Zealand tour but also signifies the growing prowess of the team on the international stage. It showcases Bangladesh’s ability to adapt, perform under pressure, and emerge victorious against formidable opponents, setting a promising tone for their future endeavours in T20I cricket. With this, Bangladesh also takes a 1-0 lead in the series.

Here is how fans react to Bangladesh’s victory:

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