Bangladesh A reach 225/4 on rain-hit day 1 against New Zealand A

FE Team | Published: May 21, 2025 23:46:29

Bangladesh A made a solid start to the ongoing unofficial Test against New Zealand A, reaching 225 for 4 at stumps on Day 1 at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday, reports UNB.
Opting to bat first, the home side was led by a fluent 82 from Mohammad Naim, who dominated the opening stand with Anamul Haque.
The pair put on 130 for the first wicket before Anamul fell for 48 off 97 balls, caught behind off Zakary Foulkes.
Naim struck 10 boundaries and two sixes in his 94-ball knock before being dismissed just six runs later by Jayden Lennox.
Saif Hassan then anchored the middle overs with a composed 51, which included four fours and three sixes, before falling late in the session to Foulkes.
Zakir Hasan chipped in with 19 before becoming Matthew Boyle's lone victim.
By tea, Bangladesh A were 209 for 3, but rain interrupted play shortly after. The day ended prematurely with just 57.3 overs bowled.
Amite Hasan remained unbeaten on 16, alongside Mahidul Islam Ankon on 1.
Among the New Zealand A bowlers, Foulkes was the pick of the attack with 2 for 40, while Lennox and Boyle picked up one wicket each.