Bangladesh made history by successfully chasing down 183 runs to secure a victory against New Zealand in the first T20I held in Chattogram. Towhid Hridoy played a pivotal role in this remarkable feat, scoring an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls, supported by Parvez Hossain Emon and Shamim Hossain. The win marked Bangladesh’s highest successful chase on home soil.
Tanzid Hasan faced an early scare when dropped by Ish Sodhi but managed to recover, while Saif Hassan fell for 17 runs. Despite a slow start, Litton Das contributed 21 runs before being dismissed. Hridoy’s six and Parvez’s aggressive batting in the 15th over turned the tide in Bangladesh’s favor, with the duo adding 57 runs for the fourth wicket.
Shamim’s explosive performance, including a no-look six, and Hridoy’s consistent pressure on the bowlers were crucial in Bangladesh’s chase. A late surge by Shamim, coupled with costly overs from the New Zealand bowlers, helped Bangladesh comfortably achieve the target. In the end, Bangladesh emerged victorious, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
