DHAKA: Bangladesh lost the first Test of three-Test series against New Zealand by an innings and 51 runs in Hamilton.

Somya Sarkar and Mahmudullah Riyad couldn’t even come into rescue by their heavy tons.

On day-4, Bangladesh started the second innings with 174 runs of 4 wickets and 307-run distance.

In fifth wicket, Somya and Mahmudullah made 235 run partnership.

Somya reached the three figures, making 149 off 171 balls, equaling Tamim Iqbal’s nine-year-old record of fastest Test century.

Riyad scored 146 off 229 balls.

However, Black Caps Skipper Kane Williamson was made Man of the Match for his double tons.

Trent Boult made his eighth 5-wicket haul.

Brief Score:

Bangladesh: 234 and 429 (103 overs)
New Zealand: 715/ Innings Declare

BDST: 1205 HRS, MAR 3, 2019
SI/SMS