Online Desk:
Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar's bat laughed in their only warm-up match before taking the field against New Zealand. Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim who are in rhythm have also matched themselves.
In this, Bangladesh got capital to fight against New Zealand XI. Due to rain on Thursday, the length of the match was reduced to 43 overs. Mashrafe's army scored 245 runs for 9 wickets with everyone's contribution.
Bangladesh beat Tamim Iqbal early after winning the toss at Cobham Oval. The left-handed opening batsman caught the wicketkeeper outside the leg stump. Imrul took the pressure off themselves by counter-attacking. Although a little shaky in the beginning, Soumya regained her composure with time. The two left-handed batsmen made an excellent partnership of 55 runs. Imrul who scored 36 runs off 7 fours while hitting a six was dismissed. Soumya returns with 40 runs off 47 balls.
Mahmudullah made 43 runs in 46 balls with two fours and a six and left the field voluntarily. The in-form Mushfiqur returned with 45 off 41 balls. Besides, captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza remained unbeaten on 21 runs.
Summary Score:
Bangladesh: 245/9 in 43 overs (Tamim 1, Imrul 36, Soumya 40, Mahmudullah 43, Shakib 23, Mushfiq 45, Sabbir 11, Tanveer 10, Mashrafe 21*; Mirage 3, Taskin 1*; Hicks 2/30, Hampton 2 /44, Shipley 1/28, McPeek 1/32, Patel 1/48)
