New Zealand bounced back to defeat Bangladesh by six wickets in the rain-affected third T20I at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Bevon Jacobs’ explosive innings turned the match around after a shaky start for New Zealand.
Bangladesh was bowled out for just 102 runs in 14.2 overs. Shoriful Islam led the attack for Bangladesh, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs. New Zealand chased down the revised target of 103 runs in just 11.4 overs.
Jacobs scored an unbeaten 62 runs off 31 balls, reaching his fifty in just 29 balls. He finished the match with a boundary and a six, showcasing his explosive batting style.
Despite the loss, Bangladesh showed resilience, particularly through Tawhid Hridoy’s resistance and Shoriful Islam’s early breakthroughs. Hridoy provided some stability amid the batting collapse.
The match resulted in the series being leveled at 1-1, following a washout of the second T20I. The opener had seen Bangladesh win by six wickets.
Josh Clarkson also made a significant impact for New Zealand, taking 3 wickets for 9 runs. His performance helped to restrict Bangladesh to a low total, setting up Jacobs for a successful chase.
The next match will be crucial for both teams as they aim to secure victory in this T20I series. The stakes are high as both sides look to gain momentum moving forward.
