BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI Highlights: Mustafizur Rahman takes five-for as Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 55 runs
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 24, 2026, 16:52:39 IST
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BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI Highlights: Mustafizur Rahman takes five-for as Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 55 runs

BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI Live Score: Tom Latham called correctly at the toss and opted to bowl as New Zealand took on Bangladesh in the series-deciding third ODI on Thursday.

The three-match contest is finely poised at 1-1. Bangladesh had suffered a 26-run defeat in the opener but bounced back impressively in the second game, securing a six-wicket win thanks largely to a five-wicket haul from pace sensation Nahid Rana.

For the decider, the hosts made two changes to their playing XI. Experienced seamer Mustafizur Rahman and left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam came into the side, replacing Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain.

New Zealand, meanwhile, made a solitary change as they look to clinch back-to-back ODI series wins in Bangladesh. Left-arm pacer Ben Lister was brought in for Blair Tickner.

With both teams having shared a win each, the stage is set for a high-stakes decider.

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Liton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.

New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Will Young, Tom Latham (captain), Muhammad Abbas, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox, William ORourke, Ben Lister.
16:52 (IST) Apr 24
Bangladesh lifts the trophy!
19:30 (IST) Apr 23

Bangladesh lifts the trophy! And that is a wrap from this game. Bangladesh have clinched the series 2-1 and are the deserved champions. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz collects the trophy, flashing a big smile for the cameras as the team celebrates their massive victory. It has been an absolute pleasure bringing you all the live action, and we hope you enjoyed our coverage. That is all from us for this series. Goodbye and cheers!

19:29 (IST) Apr 23

Bangladesh captain - Mehidy Hasan Miraz says that it was an excellent match and the boys bowled really well. Adds that Shanto and Litton were excellent, and they took the responsibility as they had lost three early wickets. He says that they knew the conditions and they bowled accordingly. Ends by saying that they fielded well and he is happy with the series win.

19:23 (IST) Apr 23

Player of the Series - Nahid Rana is the Player of the Series. He says he is feeling good, and the thing on his mind while bowling was to target the stumps and take wickets. Ends by saying that he keeps it simple and bowls according to the plans.

19:19 (IST) Apr 23

Player of the Match - Najmul Hossain Shanto is the Player of the Match for his brilliant century. He says New Zealand bowled really well at the top, but he didn't look back much and stayed in the present. Shares he liked to play straight and execute plans. On his partnership with Litton Das, Shanto feels that Das played an outstanding knock. They were just trying to build a big partnership.

19:15 (IST) Apr 23

New Zealand's skipper - Tom Latham says Dean Foxcroft was hitting very cleanly but had a lot to do in the end. Reckons things would have been different had we got some wickets in hand, but credits Bangladesh for their performance. Shares that they weren't able to build any partnerships with the bat, which put them on the back foot. Feels that they bowled well, but Litton Das and Najmul Hossain Shanto batted brilliantly. Latham admits they were happy with the score, but failed to build any partnerships.

19:15 (IST) Apr 23

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19:12 (IST) Apr 23

The Fizz destroyed the Kiwi lineup - The star for the hosts was undoubtedly Mustafizur Rahman. He ripped through the New Zealand batters with a magnificent spell of 5/43. Nahid Rana picked 2 wickets and the skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets as well. Shoriful Islam picked one wicket as Bangladesh secured a dominant victory and won the series by 2-1.

19:06 (IST) Apr 23

Kiwis struggled in the chase - Chasing 266, New Zealand just could not find their rhythm. They completely failed to build the big partnerships required to chase down the target. Nick Kelly fought hard at the top of the order with a solid 59, but the rest of the batters faltered. Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz was spot on with his bowling changes, keeping the pressure firmly on the visitors.

19:04 (IST) Apr 23

Shanto and Litton rescued the innings - Earlier in the day, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl. Bangladesh were in early trouble at 32/3, but Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Das led a brilliant fightback. Shanto smashed a superb 105, while Litton added a classy 76. Their massive 160-run stand helped the hosts post a fighting total of 265/8, despite some excellent bowling from New Zealand. Will O'Rourke was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as he picked 3 wickets.

18:55 (IST) Apr 23

Bangladesh have done it! Bangladesh win the third and final ODI by 55 runs, sealing the series 2-1 with a thumping victory here at Chattogram. It was a dominant overall performance from the hosts to completely outclass the Kiwis and lift the trophy. This is the first ODI series win for Bangladesh against New Zealand in their last 5 ODI series.

18:51 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 210/10 (44.5 overs)
W
Overs44.5
Score210 - 10

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Dean Foxcroft, OUT! TAKEN! That is it. Slightly short and on middle and leg. Foxcroft goes back and pulls it to long on. Saif Hassan runs to his right, dives and holds onto it. What a brilliant catch under pressure. What an effort from Dean Foxcroft. Bangladesh win by 55 runs and clinch the series.

18:50 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 210/9 (44.4 overs)
1
Overs44.4
Score210 - 9

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ben Lister, Angling on the pads, Lister flicks it to square leg for a quick single.

18:49 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 209/9 (44.3 overs)
1
Overs44.3
Score209 - 9

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Dean Foxcroft, DROPPED! The skipper has put down a sitter. Flights it a bit more, full and on middle. Foxcroft looks to slog sweep but top edges it behind Mehidy. He runs back, keeps his eyes on the ball but fails to hold on. 

18:49 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 208/9 (44.2 overs)
0
Overs44.2
Score208 - 9

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Dean Foxcroft, Fuller delivery, across the batter, on off. Foxcroft drills it down to long on. 

18:48 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 208/9 (44.1 overs)
6
Overs44.1
Score208 - 9

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Dean Foxcroft, SIX! This is outstanding stuff from Dean! Not that short, on middle and leg. Foxcroft gets low and launches it to deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

18:46 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 202/9 (43.6 overs)
Score after 44 overs 202 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
006601
  • Dean Foxcroft 68 (68)
  • Ben Lister 1 (6)
Mustafizur Rahman9-2-43-5
1
Overs43.6
Score202 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, Shorter and on middle. Foxcroft rolls his wrists and hits it to fine leg for a single. 64 needed from the final 6 overs now.

18:46 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 201/9 (43.5 overs)
0
Overs43.5
Score201 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, A slower bumper, into the surface on middle. Foxcroft looks to pull but misses and toe ends it to point. 

18:45 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 201/9 (43.4 overs)
6
Overs43.4
Score201 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, SIX! This is brilliant from Dean. A slower fuller delivery, around off. Foxcroft makes room and lifts it over long off for a biggie. 200 up for New Zealand.

18:44 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 195/9 (43.3 overs)
6
Overs43.3
Score195 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, SIX! MORE! Back of a length delivery on leg. Foxcroft gets inside the line and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a 72-meter six.

18:43 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 189/9 (43.2 overs)
0
Overs43.2
Score189 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, Pushes it full, across the batter, the ball dies along its way. Foxcroft looks to heave but misses.

18:43 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 189/9 (43.1 overs)
0
Overs43.1
Score189 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, A slower bumper on leg. Foxcroft pulls it behind square leg for no run.

18:42 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 189/9 (42.6 overs)
Score after 43 overs 189 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
6611(1LB)21
  • Dean Foxcroft 55 (62)
  • Ben Lister 1 (6)
Tanvir Islam10-0-70-0
1
Overs42.6
Score189 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, Well outside off. Foxcroft slaps it to deep cover for a single. 17 runs off the over.

18:41 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 188/9 (42.5 overs)
2
Overs42.5
Score188 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, Pushes it full and wide outside off. Foxcroft crunches it through extra cover, to the left of long off for a couple.

18:40 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 186/9 (42.4 overs)
1lb
Overs42.4
Score186 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Ben Lister, Leg bye! Quick run! Slides it full and on the pads. Lister fails to flick and it rolls to short fine leg. Foxcroft calls for a run and makes to the other end.

18:40 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 185/9 (42.3 overs)
1
Overs42.3
Score185 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, Shorter and outside off. Foxcroft cuts it to deep cover for a single.

18:39 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 184/9 (42.2 overs)
6
Overs42.2
Score184 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, SIX! Even bigger! Islam bowls it in the slot, very full and on middle. Foxcroft dances down and hammers it over long on for a biggie. Fifty for Foxcroft but he has a bigger mission on his head.

18:39 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 178/9 (42.1 overs)
6
Overs42.1
Score178 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, SIX! HUGE! Floats it full and around off. Foxcroft comes down the track and launches it over to long off. Just over Nahid Rana there for a six.

18:37 (IST) Apr 23

Bangladesh have taken a review for caught behind.

18:35 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 172/9 (41.6 overs)
Score after 42 overs 172 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
020010
  • Ben Lister 1 (5)
  • Dean Foxcroft 39 (57)
Nahid Rana10-1-37-2
0
Overs41.6
Score172 - 9

Nahid Rana to Ben Lister, Nahid Rana bowls a yorker, wide outside off. Ben Lister jams his bat out but fails to connect. Bangladesh think otherwise. They appeal for caught behind but it is turned down. Review loads. UltraEdge shows a spike but it's off the bat, hitting the deck.

18:34 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 172/9 (41.5 overs)
1
Overs41.5
Score172 - 9

Nahid Rana to Dean Foxcroft, Bowls the yorker on middle. Foxcroft digs it out to mid-wicket for one.

18:34 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 171/9 (41.4 overs)
0
Overs41.4
Score171 - 9

Nahid Rana to Dean Foxcroft, Shorter and on middle. Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg who picks up on a bounce. A dot.

18:33 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 171/9 (41.3 overs)
0
Overs41.3
Score171 - 9

Nahid Rana to Dean Foxcroft, A bouncer on leg. Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg for a dot.

18:32 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 171/9 (41.2 overs)
2
Overs41.2
Score171 - 9

Nahid Rana to Dean Foxcroft, A full toss, sliding on leg. Foxcroft mistimes his flick to the vacant mid-wicket region. No one inside the ring and they pick two runs.

18:32 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 169/9 (41.1 overs)
0
Overs41.1
Score169 - 9

Nahid Rana to Dean Foxcroft, A yorker, tailing on leg. Foxcroft flicks it to deep square leg for no run.

18:30 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 169/9 (40.6 overs)
Score after 41 overs 169 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
110610
  • Ben Lister 1 (4)
  • Dean Foxcroft 36 (52)
Tanvir Islam9-0-54-0
0
Overs40.6
Score169 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Ben Lister, Tossed up, angling on middle and turning away. Ben Lister goes back to defend but manages to get an outside edge there. Would have been plumb if not for the bat.

18:30 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 169/9 (40.5 overs)
1
Overs40.5
Score169 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, Full and on middle, Foxcroft drives it to long off for one.

18:29 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 168/9 (40.4 overs)
6
Overs40.4
Score168 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, SIX! BANG! Need more from Foxcroft! Floats it on the up, full and on leg. Foxcroft comes down and heaves it over mid-wicket for a six.

18:29 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 162/9 (40.3 overs)
0
Overs40.3
Score162 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, Bowls it full and angling on leg. Foxcroft makes room to cut but miscues it to short fine leg.

18:28 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 162/9 (40.2 overs)
1
Overs40.2
Score162 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Ben Lister, Length ball, around off. Lister strokes it through extra cover for a run.

18:28 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 161/9 (40.1 overs)
1
Overs40.1
Score161 - 9

Tanvir Islam to Dean Foxcroft, Tossed up, around off. Foxcroft punches it to long off for a single.

18:28 (IST) Apr 23

Time for the final Powerplay, but don't think Bangladesh want to spread the field right now.

18:27 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 160/9 (39.6 overs)
Score after 40 overs 160 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
0010(W)00
  • Ben Lister 0 (2)
  • Dean Foxcroft 28 (48)
Mustafizur Rahman8-2-30-5
0
Overs39.6
Score160 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Lister, Fuller delivery, outside off. Ben Lister drives it away to deep point for no run.

18:26 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 160/9 (39.5 overs)
0
Overs39.5
Score160 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Ben Lister, Very full and on middle and leg. Ben Lister flicks it to mid on.

18:25 (IST) Apr 23

Ben Lister is the last man in. 

18:24 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 160/9 (39.4 overs)
W
Overs39.4
Score160 - 9

Mustafizur Rahman to Will O'Rourke, OUT! TIMBER! Absolute beauty from Mustafizur Rahman to pick up his fifth wicket. Touch fuller and on middle, skiddy length and probably the off-cutter. Will O'Rourke is late to get his bat across. The ball rolls through and hits the stumps. 

18:23 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 160/8 (39.3 overs)
1
Overs39.3
Score160 - 8

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, Short of a length, around off. Foxcroft pulls it to mid-wicket for a single. 

18:23 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 159/8 (39.2 overs)
0
Overs39.2
Score159 - 8

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, Short again, on leg. Foxcroft comes down and pulls it to square leg for no run again.

18:22 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 159/8 (39.1 overs)
0
Overs39.1
Score159 - 8

Mustafizur Rahman to Dean Foxcroft, Drops it short and on middle. Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg for no run.

18:21 (IST) Apr 23
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI:: 159/8 (38.6 overs)
Score after 39 overs 159 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
01(1WD)0011(1WD)11
  • Dean Foxcroft 27 (45)
  • Will O'Rourke 1 (4)
Nahid Rana9-1-34-2
1
Overs38.6
Score159 - 8

Nahid Rana to Dean Foxcroft, On a good length, outside off. Foxcroft punches it in the gap, to the left of mid off for a single.

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BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI Live Score: After three early wickets from William O'Rourke rocked Bangladesh in the series-deciding third ODI, Najmul Hussain Shanto and Litton Das combined for a stand of 160 runs for the 4th wicket, with Shanto making 105 and Litton 78. That partnership was the bedrock of Bangladesh's batting and, aided by lower-order contributions from Towrid Hridoy (33*) and skipper Mehdi Hasan Miraz (22) took the hosts to a respectable 265/8. For New Zealand, O' Rourke ended with 3/32 in his 7 overs while Ben Lister and Jayden Lennox picked up 2 wicket each.