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Bangladesh set a mere target of 137 runs for New Zealand in the Dhaka Test on Saturday (9 December).
Bangladesh stumbled for a mere 144 in their second innings, with Zakir Hasan contributing 59. However, no other Bangladeshi batter managed to surpass even the 20-run mark.
At the end of day three, shortened due to bad weather, Bangladesh stood at 38 for two. On the fourth morning, they added 106 and lost the remaining wickets.
Ajaz Patel claimed six wickets for New Zealand, while Mitchell Santner secured three.
In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 172, led by Mushfiqur Rahim with 35 and Shahadat Hossain with 31. For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips each took three wickets.
In response, New Zealand secured a slim 8-run lead, scoring 180 in their first innings, fueled by Glenn Phillips' 87. For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam took three wickets each.
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