Bangladesh beat New Zealand again

The host country Bangladesh sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in Mirpur to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.



Bangladesh overcame a modest target of 174 after Shahriar Nafis 73 and Imrul Kayes 50 put on an impressive 127-run partnership for the first wicket.



They ended on 177 for 3 with 10 overs remaining with Nathan McCallum finishing with 2 for 31 for New Zealand.



Spinner Suhrawadi Shuvo also helped set up the victory for the Tigers, claiming 3 wickets in his spell of 10 overs as New Zealand's batsmen, with the exception of Ross Taylor 62 struggled against a strong spin attack.



New Zealand were eventually dismissed for 176 in 42.5 overs.