ICC Champions Trophy: Turning points in Bangladesh's win over New Zealand

Jaideep Marar 10:42 10/06/2017
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  • Big moment: Shakib Al Hasan runs out Kane Williamson [Getty Images]

    A 224-run partnership, a record for Bangladesh in ODIs, between Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah (with both scoring centuries) helped the Tigers keep their semi-final hopes alive as they defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy.

    Here, we look at three important moments from the match.

    TAMIM’S SECOND-BALL DUCK

    After their bowlers had done a good job of restricting the Kiwis to 265, Bangladesh were banking on a good start by Tamim Iqbal, their leading run-getter in the tournament. The left-hander walked upto the crease on the back of having notched 95 and 128 in his previous matches against Australia and England respectively.

    There was a bigger challenge though, as unlike the earlier two games where he revelled on placid pitches, this was a surface that was assisting the pacers.

    Tim Southee made it count with a brilliant delivery that swung in slightly after pitching but Tamim played the wrong line and was trapped leg-before-wicket on just the second ball of the innings. The batsman immediately reviewed the decision but there was no respite.

    Bangladesh not only lost their best batsman but also their only review option.

    In the end though, a brilliant partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah showed that Bangladesh’s batting has more to it than just Tamim.

    WILLIAMSON’S HARAKIRI

    The Kiwis appeared to be cruising merrily at 134 for two in the 25th over. But soon Bangladesh regained their footing by restricting the flow of runs as New Zealand could only score 18 in the next five overs.

    It meant that the batsmen were desperate for quick runs and it was evident when Williamson dashed for a non-existent run after Ross Taylor turned Shakib Al Hasan to Mosaddek Hossain at short fine-leg.

    Mosaddek’s flat throw was wide, but Shakib made a superb collection and turned around to whip the bails off with Williamson more than a yard away from regaining the crease at the non-striker’s end.

    The Blackcaps’ innings lost momentum and they struggled to up the ante thereafter.

    RUBEL’S GEM

    Martin Guptill provided a flying start to the Kiwi innings, racing to 30 off 25 balls and looked good for a big knock when Rubel Hossain was introduced into the attack. He began with a pacy over, conceding just one run, but it was in the second where he struck gold by dismissing Guptill.

    It was a quicker delivery that came in and trapped Guptill leg-before-wicket. It was a big wicket because it was the best start the Kiwi opener had got in the tournament and with Williamson settling in nicely at the other end the duo could have wreaked havoc on the Bangladesh bowling. But Rubel spoiled their plans by claiming Guptill with the fourth ball he bowled to the batsman.

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