Bangladesh edge ahead despite Williamson 104
2023.11.30 – On Wednesday, Bangladesh dominated the second day of the first test match against New Zealand, even though Kane Williamson scored a century on a pitch that was conducive to spin. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-89.
Despite a century from Kane Williamson on a pitch that was conducive to spin, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 4-89 as Bangladesh dominated the second day of the first test against New Zealand on Wednesday.Bangladesh is dented by New Zealand spinners.After the Day 01
New Zealand reached 266-8 at stumps, trailing by 44 runs, thanks to a relentless spin attack that saw Williamson smash 104 for his 29th century.
With the first ball of the morning, captain Tim Southee got Shoriful Islam leg before wicket, causing Bangladesh to fold on their overnight score of 310.
Williamson defied the home team’s spinners with a strong defensive effort to keep the visitors in the game, but the home team’s spinners were quick to respond, turning the balls admirably to trouble the New Zealand batters.
Glenn Phillips (42) and Daryl Mitchell (41) offered him support before the Bangladeshi bowlers started to make inroads with the second new ball in the final hour.
The only pacer in Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam, was easily defeated by openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway, but they struggled greatly against offspinner Mehidy Hasan and left-arm spinner Taijul Isalm.
After Taijul bowled a tight line, Latham, who had hit three fours in his 21 runs, attempted to sweep but was only able to top-edge a catch to Nayeem Hasan at backward square leg. This showed that the pressure had paid off.
Two overs later, Conway was caught by Shahadat Hossain at silly point by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had him in for a slower delivery when he was on 12.
Williamson and Henry Nicholls (19) added 54 runs on a pitch that was getting worse before the latter defeated pacer Shoriful Islam (1-44).
After Mitchell counterattacked and hit Taijul for a six, the 66-run partnership was ended when the left-arm spinner had him stumped.
As New Zealand was left on 175-5, offspinner Nayeem Hasan joined the celebration by dismissing Tom Blundell for 6.
Glenn Phillips offered support to Williamson as Bangladesh sought to show off its sins.
They successfully used their feet to keep the spinners at bay, forcing captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to turn to Mominul Haque, an occasional bowler, for the breakthrough.
Williamson and Henry Nicholls (19) added 54 runs on a pitch that was getting worse before the latter defeated pacer Shoriful Islam (1-44).
After Mitchell counterattacked and hit Taijul for a six, the 66-run partnership was ended when the left-arm spinner had him stumped.
As New Zealand was left on 175-5, offspinner Nayeem Hasan joined the celebration by dismissing Tom Blundell for 6.
Glenn Phillips offered support to Williamson as Bangladesh sought to show off its sins.
They successfully used their feet to keep the spinners at bay, forcing captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to turn to Mominul Haque, an occasional bowler, for the breakthrough.Crickbuz
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