Bangladesh Vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, 2nd ODI: Bangla Tigers Eye Fightback After Losing Opening Encounter

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, 2nd ODI: Pitch Report

The Mirpur pitch remains a traditional slow-turner, offering significant grip for the spinners and keeping batters honest with its low bounce.

While the surface looks slightly fresher today, expect a sluggish contest where power-hitting will be difficult.

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, 2nd ODI: What Happened In The First Match

New Zealand secured a clinical 26-run victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Batting first, the Kiwis posted 247/8, anchored by a steady 68 from Henry Nicholls and a maiden half-century (59) from Player of the Match Dean Foxcroft. Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam stood out with 2/27.

In response, Bangladesh collapsed to 221 all out despite fighting knocks from Saif Hassan (57) and Towhid Hridoy (55). The Black Caps' pace attack was lethal, with Blair Tickner claiming 4/40 and Nathan Smith taking 3/45 to dismantle the chase

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score, 2nd ODI: Welcome

Good Morning to everyone joining us for the Bangladesh Vs New Zealand 2nd ODI. This is the start of our live blog, so stay tuned for all the real-time updates, scores and more.