Highlights, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match, Full Cricket Score: Black Caps post thrilling two-wicket win

Ross Taylor is Man of the Match for his 82 off 91 balls:

Taylor: Very nervous at the end. Got to give credit to Bangladesh. They put a lot of pressure on us. We thought 270 was a good total. We kept losing wickets at regular intervals but nice to get it done. I do enjoy batting with Kane and hopefully we run better between the wickets against Afghanistan.

It’s amazing how often it’s the worst balls that get the wickets. Saifuddin has bowled a number of cracking deliveries. The short wide one that got de Grandhomme and the shin high full toss that got out Matt Henry were not amongst them. But they were the ones that took the wickets. 

It’s a funny game sometimes.

New Zealand win

FOUR! Santner drives it to extra cover and fetched four, also the winning run, New Zealand win by 2 wickets.

The cliffhanger comes to an end, much to disappointment of Bangladesh who fought till the end. Some bad effort in the field and some bad luck in the match as well resulting in 2-wicket loss for the Tigers**.**

After 47 overs,New Zealand 244/8 ( Mitchell Santner 13 , Lockie Ferguson 4)

This is Superman effort from Saifuddin. New Zealand on brink of victory and he has removed Henry to bring another twist in the tail. Luck does not seem to go Bangladesh’s way in the match though.  New Zealand need 1 run in 18 balls.

OUT! Here’s another twist in the game, Saifuddin delivers again, fast delivery, shaping in to Henry, who completely missed to connect it, ball took the inside edge and hit the stumps. Take a deep breath. This is not over yet. Matt Henry b Saifuddin 6(8)

New Zealand need 7 runs in 22 balls

After 46 overs,New Zealand 235/7 ( Mitchell Santner 10 , Matt Henry 6)

Santner and Henry were two of the best bowlers for Kiwis today. Now, the team wants them to finish the job. Mortaza taking his time to setup the field. Seven fielders inside the circle to save singles and create pressure. Slip in place as well for Henry. Bangladesh are going for the kill. Henry, however, strokes a fine boundary, finding the gap between the fielders in the off side. Santner defends the last ball. 10 required off 24 balls.

After 45 overs,New Zealand 227/7 ( Mitchell Santner 7 , Matt Henry 2)

LBW appeal on the third ball, appeared out at first sight but umpire Reiffel said no. Turned out he was right as the ball was pitching outside the leg stump line. The next ball went for four. New Zealand need 18 runs in 30 balls. This is not getting over it seems till the last over is bowled.

What a match this is. Glad I went to the Oval rather than Southampton

— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) June 5, 2019

After 44 overs,New Zealand 220/7 ( Mitchell Santner 1 , Matt Henry 1)

Mosaddek Hossain comes into the attack and not Mustafizur Rahman, who has four over remaining. The move surprises everyone, including the TV commentators but it has paid dividends already. Neesham is back to the hut. New Zealand need 25 runs in 36 balls.

After 43 overs,New Zealand 218/6 ( Jimmy Neesham 25 , Mitchell Santner 0)

Mohammad Saifuddin comes into the attack and he has delivered the wicket. He was unlucky as the edge went to four on first ball. But he returned to remove the same batsman. Showing great heart here and also, what a catch from keeper Rahim. New Zealand need 27 runs in 42 balls.

This is the joy of World Cup cricket. 

Chasing 33 off 48 with five wickets in hand isn’t normally very difficult. 

But doing it with the pressure of being a World Cup match? Much more difficult.

After 42 overs,New Zealand 212/5 ( Jimmy Neesham 24 , Colin de Grandhomme 10)

Mustafizur comes into the attack and gets hit for four on only the second ball of the over. Bowls a wide as well. Second wide in two overs by Bangladesh. Criminal really at this stage of the game. CDG was foxed by the slower one from The Fizz and he hit it in the air in leg side but it landed in the safe zone. Seems like this is NZ’s game. Seven off the over. New Zealand need 33 runs in 48 balls.

After 41 overs,New Zealand 205/5 ( Jimmy Neesham 19 , Colin de Grandhomme 9)

Shakib comes back into the attack to bowl his last over, creates an edge off CDG’s bat, which leads to two runs. He gets a slip in the face and bowls the arm ball. No run. Third ball, clips the inside edge of his bat and single taken. Neesham defends the fourth. Followed by a wide down the leg side. Single by Neesham on the fifth to off side. Last ball stopped at short cover. 10 overs done by Shakib. Finishes with 2/47. New Zealand need 40 runs in 54 balls.

After 40 overs,New Zealand 200/5 ( Jimmy Neesham 18 , Colin de Grandhomme 6)

Mortaza starts with free hit, got hit for a four. Then a good stop at point. That ball was travelling fast. Another loose ball and another good stop at short mid-wicket. CDG is hitting the ball sweetly, coming off that sweet part of his bat. 200 up for New Zealand. They are still favourites to win this match. Seven off the over. New Zealand need 45 runs in 60 balls.

After 39 overs,New Zealand 193/5 ( Jimmy Neesham 17 , Colin de Grandhomme 1)

Crowd is back to their feet. More noise now as Bangladesh have seen the back of Ross Taylor. Fine knock from him but should have stayed there and finished things off. He can now just sit in the balcony and see Neesham and new man de Grandhomme fight it out in the middle. New Zealand need 52 runs in 66 balls.

After 38 overs,New Zealand 191/4 ( Ross Taylor 82 , Jimmy Neesham 16)

Williamson still looking nervous in the dressing room. NZ have recovered well after his and Latham’s fall but you just never now in this game. It could turn any moment. Like it did a few overs again. New Zealand need 54 runs in 72 balls.

After 37 overs,New Zealand 187/4 ( Ross Taylor 81 , Jimmy Neesham 13)

Bad over for Bangladesh. Two boundaries in the last over. Taylor moves into 80s. He needs to be there till the end for sure. Neeshame finding the sweet spot of the bat. New Zealand need 58 runs in 78 balls.

After 36 overs,New Zealand 177/4 ( Ross Taylor 76 , Jimmy Neesham 8)

Mehidy Hasan begins a new over. Neesham hit six off the first ball. The bowler wanted him to take him on and the batsman accepted the request. A strange lull in the game again. Looks like an interesting turn awaits us. New Zealand need 68 runs in 88 balls.

After 35 overs,New Zealand 169/4 ( Ross Taylor 75 , Jimmy Neesham 1)

Mosaddek completes his fifth over. Taylor is key here. 4 from this over. This match has all the makings of a close finish. New Zealand need 76 runs in 90 balls.

After 34 overs,New Zealand 165/4 ( Ross Taylor 72 , Jimmy Neesham 0)

Hasan continues. And suddenly, the runs are hard to come by, not even the singles. Taylor, who was finding gaps so well moments ago, cannot even take a single now. He tries taking one and almost got his partner run out. Yet again. Hilarious and weird the running between the wickets today by Taylor and his batting partners. New Zealand need 80 runs.

After 33 overs,New Zealand 164/4 ( Ross Taylor 71 , Jimmy Neesham 0)

Camera cuts to NZ dressing room as Mosaddek bowls. Williamson is seen sitting gutted inside. Two quick wickets have fallen and it has given Bangladesh hope again. Moments ago, Kiwis were cruising but now the game is back hanging in balance. Jimmy Neesham joins Taylor. New Zealand need 81 runs.

After 32 overs,New Zealand 162/4 ( Ross Taylor 70 , )

Hasan gets Williamson on the first ball of the over. New Zealand were still ahead but the wicket has raised hopes for Bangladeshis. Tom Latham, left-hand bat, came in to bat and straightaway Mortaza put one slip. The next ball turns away from Latham, inches from his bat. Peach. Then, two balls later, Latham plays a fault shot, getting out. Bangladesh are back in this.