DHAKA: Unbeaten 128 runs off 123 balls by Mahmudullah propelled Bangladesh to set 289-run target for New Zealand.

Besides, Soumya, Sabbir and Shakib scored 51, 40 and 23 runs respectively to help team make a challenging total 288 runs for seven wickets in Pool A match of World Cup Friday.

Kiwi bowlers Boult, Andersion, Elliott bagged 2-wkt each. This is the first time NZ has had to be in the field for all fifty overs of the innings. 

Earlier, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and opted to field.

Teams

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum*, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi†, Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mitchell McClenaghan.

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan*, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Taijul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed.

BDST: 1055 HRS, MAR 13, 2015

** Shakib-led Tigers facing Kiwis bowling