New Zealand Levels T20I Series Against Bangladesh with Six-Wicket Victory
Robinson's blazing 62* counters Shoriful three-for as NZ level series
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In a rain-affected third T20I in Dhaka, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by six wickets, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Bevon Jacobs starred with an unbeaten 62 runs, while Shoriful Islam took three wickets for Bangladesh.
- 01Bevon Jacobs scored an unbeaten 62 runs off 31 balls.
- 02Shoriful Islam took 3 wickets for 19 runs for Bangladesh.
- 03New Zealand bowled out Bangladesh for 102 runs in 15 overs.
- 04The match was reduced to 15 overs due to rain interruptions.
- 05New Zealand achieved the target with 20 balls to spare.
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In the third T20I match held in Dhaka, New Zealand secured a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, leveling the series at 1-1. Bevon Jacobs played a pivotal role, scoring an impressive 62 runs off 31 balls, which included five fours and three sixes. Bangladesh, batting first, struggled against New Zealand's bowling attack and was bowled out for just 102 runs in the 15th over, with Josh Clarkson claiming 3 wickets for 9 runs. The match was affected by rain, leading to a nearly two-hour delay and a reduction in overs. After resuming play, New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, finishing with 20 balls to spare.
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This victory boosts New Zealand's confidence as they head into the final match of the series, while Bangladesh will need to regroup.
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