Captain Kane Williamson's helps Kiwis beat Bangladesh in first T20I

Kane Williamson. Pic/ AFP

Napier: Captain Kane Williamson belted 73 off 55 balls as New Zealand cruised to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Twenty20 match in Napier yesterday. Colin de Grandhomme was unbeaten on 41.

Earlier, Bangladesh opted to bat on a flat wicket after winning the toss but could only manage 141 for eight.