The Black Caps have quickly come to grips with a tough pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Third ODI | Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka | 10:00
Bangladesh 92/100 | Tie 25/1 | New Zealand 92/100
Bangladesh appeared to have been thrown off by New Zealand’s measured and gutsy batting display and were unable to match it and snatch the impetus in the series.
Mustafizur Rahman’s ability to strike early was on display once again, and he should be the favourite to strike first among the Tigers bowlers.
Mahmadullah is still the middle-order banker for Bangladesh, but if they have to lean on him, then they aren’t going to be in a position to dominate games.
The likes of Tanzid Hasan need to fire to show that Bangladesh’s next generation have the minerals for international cricket.
Henry Nicholls has been the safety valve for New Zealand in this series, and his ability against slow bowling has come in handy.
Tom Blundell might have New Zealand questioning why he wasn’t picked to go to India and if it’s too late to get him into the group.
Ish Sodhi showed surprising value with the bat in the second ODI but really did the damage with the ball.
Sodhi’s six-wicket haul showed that he is still New Zealand’s top wrist-spinner in white-ball cricket.
Verdict: New Zealand
New Zealand have Bangladesh on the ropes.
