Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st Day 4 Live Cricket Score Updates From Sylhet

Ajaz Patel to Mominul Haque, Pitched up ball on the off stump. Mominul Haque steps out and pushes the ball to mid on and runs a quick single.

Ajaz Patel to Mominul Haque, Tossed up on the of stump. Mominul Haque blocked the ball from the crease.

Ajaz Patel to Mominul Haque, Tossed up outside the off stump, spinning into the left-hander. Mominul Haque tried the deliberate padding but got a hit on the thigh pads.

Mominul Haque is the new batter in for Bangladesh.

Tim Southee to Najmul Hossain Shanto, OUT! RUN OUT! A very unfortunate way to get out for Mahmudul Hasan Joy but New Zealand won't mind one bit. Tim Southee pitches this one up, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto stays there and drives it hard down the ground where Southee gets down and manages to get his left hand on it as the ball deflects and hits the stumps at the non-striker's end. New Zealand players look confident and why not because the replay confirms that Joy is out of his crease. Bangladesh lose both their openers now!

Tim Southee to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tim Southee continues with his fuller length and similar line outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms to it.

Tim Southee to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Full again from Southee and outside off too, Najmul Hossain Shanto once again leaves it alone.

Tim Southee to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Goes a bit fuller and outside off, angling in, Najmul Hossain Shanto lets it go to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tim Southee lands this on a good length and on off, jags back in sharply this time, Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to keep it out but gets an inside edge onto his thigh pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Tim Southee to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length and around off, keeps a bit low, Najmul Hossain Shanto manages to steer it towards gully.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Gives this one some air again, on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy taps it towards cover-point.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Flighted, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy uses his feet and pushes it towards covers.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shorter in length and outside off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy moves back and cuts it through point for a brace.

Ajaz Patel to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto once again works it off the inner half of the bat through backward square leg for a run.

Ajaz Patel to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Jsut short! This is flatter, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to defend but gets an inside edge as the ball just lands in front of short leg.

Najmul Hossain Shanto to walk in now for Bangladesh.

Ajaz Patel to Zakir Hasan, OUT! LBW! Ajaz Patel draws first blood! What a beauty of a delivery from to get rid of Zakir Hasan for the second time in this Test. Patel floats this one up well around off, grips and turns in a long, long way, Zakir Hasan looks to work it away but misses it completely due to the spin and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal, and up goes the finger. Hasan has a chat with his partner but decides against the review and walks back to the hut. Bangladesh lose their first wicket!

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Pulls his length back a bit, on the fifth stump line, Mahmudul Hasan Joy steers it towards point.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Another full delivery, outside off, shaping away, Mahmudul Hasan Joy offers no shot at it.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Pitched up and on off again, Mahmudul Hasan Joy taps it towards short covers this time.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Full again and on off, shaping away a bit, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets behind the line of it and blocks it back to the bowler.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, A bit fuller and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy knocks it towards mid off.

Tim Southee to bowl the second over of the session.

Tim Southee to Zakir Hasan, Tim Southee begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, Zakir Hasan flicks it through square leg for a single.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Fires this one full and on middle, angling in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy gets hurred and turns it to the leg side.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, RIPPER! Ajaz Patel pushes this one quicker through the air, full and on off, grips and turns away sharply, Mahmudul Hasan Joy prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge as Tom Blundell collects and takes the bails off but no harm done.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Flatter, short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy keeps it out to the off side.

Ajaz Patel to Zakir Hasan, Flighted, full and on off, Zakir Hasan drives it towards long on for another run.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tossed up, full and on off, turns away, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground wide of short third man for a run.

Ajaz Patel to Zakir Hasan, Turn and bounce straightaway! Ajaz Patel starts with a floated delivery, short and on middle, turns in sharply, Zakir Hasan moves back and clips it through backward square leg for a single.

We are back after the Lunch break and the 2nd session of play on Day 3 in this Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh is about to begin. The Umpires and the players are walking out to the field. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Zakir Hasan will start the session for Bangladesh. Ajaz Patel to start the attack for New Zealand.

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

As the baton now passes to Bangladesh for their second innings, the narrative takes an intriguing turn. Surviving the initial hour of play, the Bangladeshi openers have navigated the challenges posed by the New Zealand bowlers, standing firm with 19 runs on the board without losing a wicket after 10 overs. With a slender lead of 12 runs already, Bangladesh faces the critical question of whether they can build a substantial total in their final innings or if the Kiwi bowlers will tighten the screws, applying pressure and seeking early breakthroughs. The post-lunch session promises to unravel this gripping storyline, with the fate of the Test match hanging in the balance. Cricket enthusiasts await the resumption of play, eager to witness the unfolding drama and pivotal moments that will shape the trajectory of this captivating encounter between New Zealand and Bangladesh. Stay tuned as we bring live action to you at 11.40 am IST (6.10 am GMT)

The conclusion of the first session on Day 3 in the inaugural Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh has unveiled a captivating tale of resilience and determination. Session Summary - 27.5 overs, 70 runs and 2 wickets. Starting the day trailing by 44 runs, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson, the second last pair for New Zealand, exhibited remarkable grit, stitching together a crucial 50-run partnership that not only wiped out the deficit but propelled the Kiwis to a lead of 7 runs. The tail-end resistance provided New Zealand with a valuable psychological advantage as they set a target of 318 for Bangladesh.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Overpitched and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drills it with not much timing towards mid off. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3!

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Touch fuller, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg.

Tim Southee to Zakir Hasan, Tim Southee comes around the wicket and bangs this short, on middle, angling in, Zakir Hasan gets hurried and mistimes his pull shot towards fine leg for a run.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Back of a length and on leg, Mahmudul Hasan Joy clips it towards square leg for a single.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tim Southee bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle, Mahmudul Hasan Joy watches it well and sways away from it.

Tim Southee to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, This is on a good length and around off, shaping in, Mahmudul Hasan Joy looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards short covers.

Ajaz Patel to Zakir Hasan, Goes short and on middle, Zakir Hasan goes back and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away, Mahmudul Hasan Joy pushes it in the air but through the vacant cover-point region for another run.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Flatter, short and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy moves back and bunts it to the right of first slip.

Ajaz Patel to Zakir Hasan, Floated, full and on middle, Zakir Hasan eases it towards long on for a run.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Flighted, full and around off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy drives it through covers for a single.

Ajaz Patel to Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tossed up, full and on off, Mahmudul Hasan Joy strides forward and blocks it out.

Tim Southee to Zakir Hasan, Another maiden over from Southee! He continues with his fuller length, on middle this time, Zakir Hasan knocks it towards mid on.

Tim Southee to Zakir Hasan, Tim Southee tries to tempt the batter by going very full and outside off, but Zakir Hasan lets it go to the keeper.

Tim Southee to Zakir Hasan, This is pitched up and on middle, Zakir Hasan watches it through and blocks it out solidly.

Tim Southee to Zakir Hasan, Good bowling from Southee! He goes fuller this time, on middle, goes with the angle this time, Zakir Hasan turns it towards the short leg region.