Shanto's Century Guides Bangladesh to 265 Against New Zealand in Chattogram ODI
BAN vs NZ - Shanto century takes Bangladesh to 265 in humid Chattogram
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In the third ODI against New Zealand, Bangladesh scored 265 for 8, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto's century (105) and Litton Das's half-century (76). After a shaky start at 32 for 3, the duo's 160-run partnership steadied the innings, although they struggled in the final overs.
- 01Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 105 runs, marking his fourth ODI century.
- 02Litton Das contributed with 76 runs, his first half-century in over two years.
- 03The pair added 160 runs for the fourth wicket, Bangladesh's highest against New Zealand.
- 04Bangladesh's last five overs yielded only 34 runs, impacting their total.
- 05Will O'Rourke took 3 wickets for New Zealand, challenging Bangladesh's batting order.
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Bangladesh posted a total of 265 for 8 in the third ODI against New Zealand in Chattogram, thanks to a stellar performance from Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 105 runs. After a disastrous start, losing three wickets for just 32 runs, Shanto and Litton Das (76 runs) formed a crucial partnership of 160 runs for the fourth wicket, which is Bangladesh's highest against New Zealand. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh struggled in the final overs, managing only 34 runs in the last five overs. Will O'Rourke was the standout bowler for New Zealand, claiming 3 wickets and putting early pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen. Shanto's innings was marked by aggressive stroke play, while Litton's performance marked a return to form after a long drought of runs. The match was played under humid conditions, which affected the players' stamina as the innings progressed.
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The performance of Shanto and Litton has revitalized Bangladesh's batting lineup, providing hope for a competitive total against New Zealand.
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