Shakib Al Hasan put in a superb all-round performance yesterday as Bangladesh enjoyed one of their biggest days in one-day cricket
Shakib Al Hasan put in a superb all-round performance yesterday as Bangladesh enjoyed one of their biggest days in one-day cricket, beating New Zealand by nine runs in the thrilling fourth match to gain an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-game series.
Bangladesh had earlier clinched the one-day series against minnows Zimbabwe and a depleted West Indies, but it was their first series victory against a big team, thanks to skipper Shakib.
"I think we have played great cricket throughout the series. We have shown great character," said Shakib, named man of the match for his 113-ball 106 which helped his side post 241. New Zealand were bowled out for 232 in the last over, with middle-order batsman Kane Williamson scoring a maiden ODI hundred. "I think I batted sensibly and didn't take too many risks. But I do need to work on my bowling as I haven't bowled as well as I would have liked," added Shakib. "Bangladesh have played better cricket than us and deserved the victory.
They have shown us how to play in these conditions," said NZ captain Daniel Vettori.
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