In a nail-biting encounter at Napier, Bangladesh clinched a thrilling victory in the first T20 International against New Zealand, marking a historic moment in their cricketing journey. Winning the toss and opting to field, Bangladesh set the stage for an intense battle that unfolded at McLean Park.

New Zealand posted a challenging total of 134 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs, with James Neesham’s explosive 48 from 29 balls leading the charge. Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, and Adam Milne also made valuable contributions. The Bangladesh bowlers, particularly Shoriful Islam (3 wickets for 26 runs) and Mahedi Hasan (2 wickets for 14 runs), exhibited exceptional skills to restrict the Kiwis.

In response, Bangladesh displayed resilience and determination, reaching 137 for 5 in 18.4 overs. Liton Das’s unbeaten 42 and Mahedi Hasan’s crucial 19 not out guided the Tigers to a historic victory. Bangladesh secured the win with 5 wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare.

🌟 Man of the Match: Mahedi Hasan 🌟

Mahedi Hasan’s outstanding all-around performance earned him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match, underlining his significant contributions with both bat and ball.

Adding another layer to this victory, this marks Bangladesh’s 4th win against New Zealand in 18 T20 Internationals, showcasing the growing prowess of the Tigers in the shortest format of the game.

With this triumph, Bangladesh takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the next showdown at Mount Maunganui on the 29th, as both teams gear up for another thrilling encounter.

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