The BLACKCAPS remain unbeaten in the Irish Tri Series after successfully chasing down 257 to defeat Bangladesh by four wickets in Clontarf, Dublin.
A polished half century from captain Tom Latham and an important 80 run partnership between Neil Broom (48) and Jimmy Neesham (52) helped knock the total off with 15 balls to spare.
Earlier Wellington paceman Hamish Bennett made an impressive return to international cricket, claiming 3-31 from his ten overs.
Tom Latham has won his first toss as captain! BLACKCAPS bowling in Clontarf. One change - Hamish Bennett in for Kuggeleijn #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 pic.twitter.com/ei0qMUlUp7
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Hamish Bennett keeping it tight at the top! Has gone for just five runs after three overs #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/RrlgTpbC7J
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Wicket! Tamim (23) goes to slash Neesham over point, but finds Munro in the deep. Bangladesh 72-1 in the 16th over #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/AXsUWvGYwd
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Wicket! Santner bowls Rahman (1) and the BLACKCAPS have two quick ones! Bangladesh 79-2 after 17 overs #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/XcIbKke45p
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Two for Sodhi! Shakib (6) tries to launch, but only gets it as far as Nessham at mid-off. Bangladesh 132-4 #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/rzui4KM9RT
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
That's 50 for Mushfiqur! The diminutive wicketkeeper bringing up the milestone off 60 balls #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/ymsq6DOZIe
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Santner's figures:1-35 from 10 overs. Bangladesh 208-5 with seven overs remaining #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/lPhXYohRx3
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Dublin or Dhaka? Plenty of support at Clontarf Cricket Club for the Bangladesh team #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/ZtJm3cUBkO
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Mahmudullah with the @BCBtigers third half-century of the innings. Bangladesh now 240-5 with three overs to go #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/n2ZUDrSbHr
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Great effort from Hamish Bennett on return! Finishes his 10 overs with figures of 3-31 #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/YLpS1olgEA
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
That's the end of the Bangladesh innings, finish 257-9. BLACKCAPS will be back out to chase soon #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/F5u1w9fUzJ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
#TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/q3Fxpe5e04
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Luke Ronchi into his work early again! Smacks his first ball for four through the covers then a SIX over square leg! #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/V9kHOcAkMa
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Luke Ronchi out for a run-a-ball 27. BLACKCAPS 43-1 in the 8th over - chasing 258 to win #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/sGIrGtb38m
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
After 12 overs the @BLACKCAPS are 61/1 with Latham 23* and Worker 11* as they try to quieten and subdue the sizeable @BCBtigers support! :) pic.twitter.com/RZ47teIUlQ
— Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) May 17, 2017
Shot of the day! Sweet cover drive for four by captain Tom Latham raises his 7th ODI 50. BLACKCAPS 99-2 after 19 overs #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/7t7M4PeU75
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
BLACKCAPS 128-3 at the halfway mark in pursuit of 258. Taylor 17* and Broom 8*. Day has brightened up 🙌 #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/wywpnf5TGF
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Neesham's taken a nasty one... minor delay. Game in the balance here, BLACKCAPS need 96 in 16 overs, 6 wickets in hand #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/VaihGX5l8m
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Neesham's deposited the Bangladesh captain on the roof over square leg. Brutal power. He's 24*, Broom 32*. 75 needed in 13 overs 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/raf6eqIWkq
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Neesham (35*) slams another boundary as the BLACKCAPS go past 200. 57 more to win in 63 balls. Broom 36* #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/BHugrkFjnJ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Big 41st over. Broom and Neesham take 12 off it. Equation now 41 off 54 balls, 6 wickets in hand #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/o3QnOAkFzf
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
An important knock of 48 from Neil Broom comes to an end, trapped lbw by Rubel. BLACKCAPS 227-5 #TriSeries 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^CE pic.twitter.com/JnfdukPuOn
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
50 for Jimmy Neesham in 45 balls. An important knock as he guides the BLACKCAPS home. 20 needed off 30 balls, 5 wickets in hand 🇳🇿v🇧🇩 ^WN pic.twitter.com/k9fW0f2UpK
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Victory! The BLACKCAPS get home by 4 wickets, successfully chasing down 258 in the 48th over. 50s to Latham & Neesham #TriSeries 🇧🇩v🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/gfvMG4AHyQ
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
'The way Hamish Bennett came back and bowled at the death was crucial' - captain Tom Latham on win #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/mWJKghNxHI
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
Two wickets and a knock of 52 - Man of the Match is Jimmy Neesham #TriSeries ^CE pic.twitter.com/kgS1s8paFD
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 17, 2017
