Bangladesh cricket team has been fined 10% of their match fee for a slow over-rate during the second men’s ODI against New Zealand at Shere Bangla National Stadium. The ICC press release, as quoted by the Daily Star, stated that match referee Andy Pycroft imposed the sanction after finding Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side two overs short of the required rate when time allowances were considered. According to Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, players face fines for not completing overs within the stipulated time, with the two-over shortfall resulting in a 10% penalty.
Despite the penalty, Bangladesh performed well on the field, securing a six-wicket victory at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. New Zealand, opting to bat first, struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 198 in 48.4 overs. Opener Nick Kelly scored 83 off 102 balls, with Muhammad Abbas adding 19.
Bangladesh’s bowling was led by Nahid Rana, who took an impressive 5/32 in his 10 overs, earning the Player of the Match title. Support came from Shoriful Islam with two wickets, while Taskin Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar, and Rishad Hossain contributed one each. In response, Bangladesh comfortably chased down the 199-run target, finishing with six wickets in hand and 87 balls remaining.
