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Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan combined for a 96-run partnership, reviving Bangladesh’s innings after an early collapse.
Shakib Al Hasan made an impact with both bat and ball, including a vital wicket and some explosive batting.
Mustafizur Rahman provided Bangladesh with hope by removing Rachin Ravindra early in the innings.
Partnership with Devon Conway: Williamson and Devon Conway combined to form an 82-run partnership for the second wicket, stabilizing New Zealand’s innings after an early wicket fell.
Daryl Mitchell’s Heroics: Daryl Mitchell took the responsibility to finish the chase and remained unbeaten with a splendid 89 off 67 balls, securing the win with 43 balls to spare.
Kane Williamson’s Return: Kane Williamson, returning to international cricket after a seven-month injury layoff, played a classic innings, scoring 78 runs.
Shepherding the Chase: Williamson guided New Zealand close to victory in the chase of 246 runs against Bangladesh.
Kane Williamson resumed international cricket by doing Kane Williamson things, scoring a precise 78 against Bangladesh. He shepherded New Zealand close to the eight-wicket win, but couldn’t quite see the chase through, as he left the field retired hurt in the 39th over. Daryl Mitchell got New Zealand home with 43 balls to spare, putting the seal on the team’s dominating start to this World Cup.
Williamson missed seven months of competitive cricket due to a right knee injury he sustained during last season’s IPL, and his World Cup return was thought to be improbable at the time. Even when he was named in the New Zealand side as their captain, he was expected to miss the initial stages of the competition. But not only did he return sooner than expected, Williamson showed little drop in quality, as he went through the gears against Bangladesh.
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