Bangladesh 'A' Fall to New Zealand 'A' in Sylhet Test

Bangladesh 'A' suffered a 70-run defeat to New Zealand 'A' in the first four-day Test match held in Sylhet. With this victory, the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, New Zealand 'A' opted to bat first and posted 256 runs before being bowled out. Mitch Hay was the top scorer with 81 runs, while Dean Foxcroft added 47. For Bangladesh, pacer Khaled Ahmed stood out with six wickets, while Enamul Haque picked up three.

In reply, Bangladesh 'A' scored 268 in their first innings, gaining a 12-run lead. Nurul Hasan Sohan was the standout performer with a century—scoring 107 runs off 11 fours and 5 sixes. However, none of the other batters managed a significant contribution. For New Zealand, Josh Clarkson claimed 4 wickets and Christian Clark picked up 3.

Trailing by 12 runs, New Zealand 'A' came out strong in their second innings, posting another 256 runs. Nick Kelly scored a brilliant 120, while captain Joe Carter added 58. Hasan Murad took a five-wicket haul for Bangladesh, and Nayeem Hasan chipped in with four.

Chasing 246 for victory, Bangladesh 'A' faltered in the second innings. Despite solid contributions from Zakir Hasan (50), Mahidul Islam Ankon (57), Enamul Haque Bijoy (16), and Nurul Hasan Sohan (27), no other batter reached double figures. The team was eventually bowled out for 175, falling short by 70 runs.

Adi Ashok was the chief destroyer for New Zealand with a five-wicket haul, while Jaden Lennox took 3 wickets. Adi Ashok was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.