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Bangladesh complete their target to clean up sweep

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Shakib stars in historic series win at Mirpur


A dominant all-round performance from Shakib Al Hasan helped Bangladesh secure a historic series win in Mirpur sere bangla stediam a mirpue, their first against a top-flight opposition. Shakib's fifth ODI century rescued the home team from the depths of 44 for 3 and lifted them to a formidable 241, a target that proved nine runs too many for New Zealand, who now trail 0-3 in the series, with one game to go. Shakib then struck with the ball and, despite a valiant maiden hundred from Kane Williamson who battled through injury during the latter part of his innings, slammed the door on the visitors with three wickets to lead Bangladesh to a famous victory.

New Zealand's top order had not fired as a unit so far in the tour, and their performance in today's must-win encounter was no different

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