Phillips Claims Four As New Zealand Restrict Bangladesh
Muhammad Irfan Published November 28, 2023 | 05:20 PM
Sylhet, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Nov, 2023) Spinner Glenn Phillips returned figures of 4-53 as New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to 310-9 before bad light forced an early stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Tuesday.
Phillips, chosen ahead of Rachin Ravindra, picked the crucial wickets after opening batsman Mahmudul Hasan hit 86 off 166 balls to give Bangladesh a platform for a strong total.
The hosts, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, dominated New Zealand in patches but lost wickets in important phases, with Kiwi bowlers Ajaz Patel (2-76) and Kyle Jamieson (2-52) celebrating success.
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and one of his predecessors, Mominul Haque, each made 37 runs for Bangladesh.
They put up 53 runs and 88 runs with Mahmudul for the second and third wicket pairs respectively, before their untimely dismissals.
Patel bowled opener Zakir Hasan for 12 to give New Zealand their first breakthrough, before Phillips made Najmul his maiden Test wicket in the morning session.
Kane Williamson ran back from mid-on to complete the catch.
Ish Sodhi and Phillips struck in successive overs just before the tea break to halt Bangladesh's progress further.
Daryl Mitchell took a low catch at slip as Sodhi dismissed Mahmudul, ending his dogged innings.
Mahmudul hit 11 boundaries in his fourth Test half-century.
His dismissal came within five balls of Phillips forcing Mominul to give a catch to wicketkeeper Tom Blundell.
Experienced Mushfiqur Rahim fell to Patel for 12 as Williamson took his second catch of the day.
Jamieson, the only New Zealand pacer with some success, had Mehidy Hasan caught by Mitchell for 20.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan struck a few quick boundaries before Phillips swung momentum further New Zealand's way.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
US wants basic human rights for Imran Khan, all other prisoners
Hajj season begins: Karachi Airport Set for Inaugural Flight
IHC orders Jail officials to shift Bushra Bibi to Adiala Jail from Bani Gala
Projects of worth $25b being implemented in Pakistan under CPEC framework: Ahsan
Saudi investors evince special interest in diverse fields
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 8 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 08 May 2024
Delegation of international investors meets Finance Minister
Federal Govt stands with Balochistan for its development: Naqvi
UAE President receives condolences of Prime Minister of Pakistan over passing of ..
ECC approves to enhance wheat procurement targets
UN urges Israel to 'stop escalation' as tanks enter Gaza's Rafah city
More Stories From World
-
Mediator Qatar urges international community to prevent Rafah 'genocide'
10 minutes ago -
N. Macedonia polls set to upend ties with EU neighbours
20 minutes ago -
Kenya sanctuaries toil to save birds of prey from extinction
20 minutes ago -
China completes 4-tier disaster risk evaluation via national survey
20 minutes ago -
Saudi International Furniture and Decor exhibition launches in Jeddah
30 minutes ago -
KFU ranks among top International universities in 5 scientific fields
30 minutes ago
-
Int’l Conference of Judicial Training 2024 in Riyadh concludes with extensive expert participation
30 minutes ago -
North Korea tested rocket engine last month: Report
40 minutes ago -
Ahsan Iqbal, Tariq Fatemi arrive in Beijing, China on three-day visit
40 minutes ago -
Rubbish, climate change help boost Portugal's white stork numbers
40 minutes ago -
Crime thriller "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" continues to top Chinese box office
50 minutes ago -
Mongolia's wildlife at risk from overgrazing
1 hour ago