The New Zealand cricket team won the three-match ODI series 2-0 by winning the last and decisive match against Bangladesh by 7 wickets. With this victory, the New Zealand team has presented an example of its preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023.
The New Zealand team, captained by Lockie Ferguson, has attempted this feat after 15 years in the third ODI match. Bangladesh had given New Zealand a target of 172 runs to win. In response, the New Zealand team achieved the target in 34.5 overs and won by 7 wickets.
After 15 years, the New Zealand team has won an ODI series on Bangladeshi soil. Bangladesh lost to New Zealand by 7 wickets in the third ODI. Batting first, the Bangladesh team scored 171 runs in 34.3 overs. Captain Nazmul Hussain Shanto played an inning of 76 runs on behalf of the team. Mahmudullah was out after scoring 21 runs. For the Kiwi team, Adam Milne took the maximum of 4 wickets.
Chasing the target of 172 runs for Bangladesh, New Zealand won the match by scoring 175 runs for 3 wickets in 34.5 overs. For New Zealand, opener Will Young scored 70 runs in 80 balls with the help of 10 fours and one six, while Henry Nicholls returned unbeaten after scoring 50 runs. Nicholls hit 4 fours and a six in 86 balls. Finn Allen was out after scoring 28 runs and Tom Blundell played an unbeaten inning of 23 runs.
