 Bangladesh go into the final ODI at Dhaka after registering an epic moment in their history. Bangladesh won the series 3-0, their first ever series victory
against a full strength established team. Shakib ul Hasan was the star
of the show. Continuing his majestic form in the series, he scored a ton and
took three wickets to embark upon a great victory, much to the despair and humiliation
of New Zealand.
Click for Live Score Card of Bangladesh Vs New Zealand Kiwi skipper Daniel Vettori acknowledged that Bangladesh played far better
cricket than his side and thoroughly deserved victory. New Zealand hopes
of coming back into the series effectively ended with Bangladesh winning the
fourth ODI and taking 3-0 lead with one game to go.
The game at Bangabandhu National Stadium is dead rubber, especially for New
Zealand who have nothing but pride to play for. New Zealand would nevertheless,
want to end series on atleast one positive note.
Daniel Vettori is treating the game on Sunday as a "must win encounter",
explaining that he wants to restore some pride. Kane Williamson can prove
to be a decent find for depleted New Zealand. New Zealand are also worried about
the fact that they have failed miserably just before the World Cup, which would
also be played in Subcontinent.
New Zealand's struggling seamers did found their rhythm in the last game but
batting continued to be woeful, even relatively consistent Ross Taylor didn't
fire. A win on 17th October can reinstate some confidence; New Zealand would
certainly hope so. New Zealand are in horrific form, they have lost all of their
last five games. Winning the third ODI and taking 2-0 lead in the series, sparked
a new inspiration in Bangladesh stand in captain Shakib ul Hasan. He
started to believe that his side can white wash Kiwis 4-0.
With Bangladesh's golden boy shinning with bat and ball yet again, they have
taken a step closer with a lead of 3-0. Bangladesh are partying, rejoicing,
celebrating and commemorating their unforgettable series win against New Zealand.
They are pressure free and step into Bangabandhu National Stadium's turf with
only one thing on their mind: 4-0.
The conditions, slowness of the pitch and an enthusiastic crowd will back
Bangladesh to go all the way and complete their desired whitewash. Shahriar
Nafees' fluctuating form would worry Bangladesh a bit. The spinners Abdur Razzak, Suhrawadi Shuvo and Shakib Al Hasan all impressed in the last game
and would be confident ahead of the fifth game.
Bangladesh have now triumphed in four of their last five completed games.
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