Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah helped Bangladesh reach a respectable total of 245/9 against New Zealand on Friday in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. 

New Zealand seamers Matt Henry and Trent Boult picked two wickets each while Lockie Ferguson claimed three at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. The Kiwi bowlers were sharp from the beginning as Kane Williamson returned fit to lead his side.

Mushfiqur Rahim made 66 from 75 balls while Shakib Al Hasan was dismissed for 40 from 51. Mahmudullah remained unbeaten on 41 and provided some fire to the Bangladesh innings towards the end.

Teams: 

Bangladesh: Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman 

New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Source: The Week

BDST: 1829 HRS, OCT 13, 2023
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