Bangladesh won a historic away Test against New Zealand
At the Bay Oval, Bangladesh won a historic away Test against New Zealand, ending a 17-match unbeaten record at home. The world was gushing over the Tigers, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the best reactions.
After bowling out New Zealand for 169, the visitors chased down a target of 40 runs, driven by Ebadot Hossain’s blistering spell.
Bangladesh had not won any of their 43 prior matches in New Zealand, in all three forms, and the result also ended the Kiwis’ eight-series home win streak, which had lasted since 2017.
Records broken by Bangladesh:
- First win against New Zealand in New Zealand (in any format)
- First Test win over New Zealand (16th attempt)
- First Test win over a top-five ICC-ranked team away from home
- 6th win away from in 61 Tests
- Ended New Zealand’s eight-series winning run on home soil (2017-present)
- Ended New Zealand’s 17-match unbeaten run in home Tests
After the win, many players – past and present lavished praises on Bangladesh. Here are a few of them.
In the second Test, which begins on January 9 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand, the defending World Test Championship winners, will try to level the two-match series. It will be a huge opportunity for Bangladesh to seal a historic series triumph.
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