Tigers set 258-run target for Kiwis

Bangladesh scored 257-run losing nine wickets against New Zealand in their second match of the tri-nation series in Dublin on Wednesday.

Bangladesh rode fifties Soumya Sarkar 61 (67 balls), Mushfiqur Rahim (55 off 66 balls) and Mahmudullah (51 off 56 balls). Hamish Bennett (3/31) and Ish Sodhi (2/40) were the main Kiwi wicket takers.

Bangladesh have never beaten the Blackcaps in a neutral or away venue. Bangladesh’s first match vs Ireland was abandoned due to rain.

New Zealand won their first match against hosts Ireland. Mitchell Santner’s career best ODI figures set up a 51-run victory for New Zealand on Sunday (May 14).

Earlier, New Zealand chose to field after winning the toss.