aChattogram: Both Bangladesh and New Zealand national cricket teams have arrived in Chattogram to play the third and final One Day International (ODI) and the first two matches of the three-match Twenty20 (T20) series. The third ODI has turned into a decisive match with the series currently tied at 1-1.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, New Zealand initially took the lead by winning the first game with a margin of 26 runs. Bangladesh, however, made a strong comeback, securing a six-wicket victory to even the series. The standout performer for Bangladesh was pace bowler Nahid Rana, whose exceptional pace on a sweltering day left the New Zealand batters struggling.
The all-important third ODI is slated for Thursday at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. Both teams are taking a day off today to rest and will resume training on Wednesday in preparation for the final ODI showdown.
Post the ODI series, Bangladesh and New Zealand will face off in a three-match T20 series. The first two matches are scheduled to take place in Chattogram on April 27 and 29, with the final match set for May 2 in Dhaka. All T20 encounters are scheduled to start at 2 pm.