Rubel dismisses Guptil

New Zealand opener Martin Guptil was dismissed by Bangladesh’s pacer Rubel Hossen at 69 runs in 12.5 overs.

He scored 33 runs off 35 balls with 4 fours and one six at a strike rate of 94.28.

The Kiwis were 71 runs for 2 in 13.1 overs for a short while.

Earlier, the Kiwis captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat first in the match which was delayed due to wet outfield aftermath of rain.

New Zealand team: MJ Guptill, L Ronchi†, KS Williamson*, LRPL Taylor, NT Broom, JDS Neesham, CJ Anderson, MJ Santner, AF Milne, TG Southee, TA Boult.

Bangladesh team: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Taskin Ahmed, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza*, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.