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Tanvir Islam Runs Riot As Bangladesh A Trounce New Zealand A In One-Sided 1st ODI

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BAN-A vs NZ-A highlights [Source: @ICC/x.com]BAN-A vs NZ-A highlights [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Bangladesh A came out all guns blazing and steamrolled New Zealand A by 7 wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series in Sylhet on Sunday. The visitors barely got a chance to breathe after being bundled out for just 147 runs and the hosts chased it down like it was a walk in the park in 27.2 overs.

Kiwis Lose The Plot Early

It was a horror show with the bat for New Zealand A. After electing to bat first, they lost four wickets for just 13 runs inside seven overs. The top order folded like a house of cards and it looked like a procession was underway.

Dale Phillips, Matthew Boyle, Muhammad Abbas and captain Nick Kelly all walked back without troubling the scorers. Amid the wreckage, Dean Foxcroft was the lone warrior.

He smashed 72 off 64 balls and held the innings together while wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Rhys Mariu chipped in with 42, but beyond that, it was pure carnage with only 2 players crossing double digits.

Tanvir Islam spun a web and picked up 3 for 45 while Khaled Ahmed was breathing fire with 3/27. Shoriful Islam and Ebadot Hossain also bagged two apiece and the bowlers collectively made sure New Zealand A never got off the ground. The Kiwis folded for 147 in just 34.3 overs.

Bangladesh A Batters Coast To Victory

The chase from Bangladesh A was more of a highlight reel than a contest. Parvez Hossain Emon teed off with 24 off just 12 balls and Anamul Haque continued the momentum with a solid 38. Even though both openers fell early, the chase was never in danger.

Mahidul Islam Ankon anchored the innings beautifully with an unbeaten 42 off 61 and skipper Nurul Hasan chipped in with a calm 20*. They sealed the deal in 27.2 overs with seven wickets in hand.

From the first over to the last ball, Bangladesh A had a firm grip on the game. They were sharper, smarter, and far more composed. The hosts will look to carry this steamrolling form forward.

On the other hand, New Zealand A will have to do some serious soul-searching before the next match which is on Wednesday, May 7.