Bangladesh beat NZ XI to warm up well ahead of ODI series

The Bangladesh cricket team began their New Zealand tour on a positive note, securing a win in the tour match against New Zealand XI on Thursday, reports UNB.
In a noteworthy performance, four batsmen notched up half centuries for Bangladesh, with Rishad Hossain surprisingly emerging as the highest scorer with 87 runs, featuring four sixes. Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and Tanzid Tamin also contributed by surpassing the 50-run mark.
Batting first, Bangladesh set a challenging total of 334 for all wickets.
In response, New Zealand XI showcased a commendable batting display but fell short by 26 runs. Bharat Popli scored 92 runs, while Sandeep Patel contributed 89 runs.
Bangladesh's Rishad claimed three wickets, supported by Hasan Mahmud and Afif Hossain, who both secured two wickets each.
The ODI series is scheduled to commence on December 17, followed by the T20 series starting on December 27. These matches will be held at various venues in Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, and Mount Maunganui.