DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Taijul Islam’s ten-wicket match haul propelled Bangladesh to a remarkable 150-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test match on Saturday, marking their second-ever Test triumph against the Black Caps.
Islam’s second-innings figures of 6-75 skittled out New Zealand for a meager 181, leaving the visitors with a challenging 332-run chase. Despite some resistance, New Zealand could only manage to reach 181, surrendering the match to Bangladesh by 150 runs.
New Zealand’s second innings was nothing short of a disaster, losing opener Tom Latham without scoring a single run. Wickets fell consistently, leaving the visitors in tatters at 37-3 at tea on day four.
With the top order back in the pavilion, New Zealand faced an unlikely task of scoring 219 runs to save the match. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers proved too relentless, wrapping up the innings for a resounding victory.
This victory puts Bangladesh in a commanding position in the two-Test series, and they will now be eyeing a series win as the second and final Test gets underway on December 6.
