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ICC Rates Bangladesh-New Zealand Test Dhaka Pitch ‘Unsatisfactory’ | Cricket News
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ICC Rates Bangladesh-New Zealand Test Dhaka Pitch ‘Unsatisfactory’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] The New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test series ended 1-1.© AFPCricket's world governing body said Tuesday that a review of last week's second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand had found it found the pitch "unsatisfactory". Fifteen wickets fell on the opening day of the match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, with neither side making more than 180 in an innings. New Zealand won the Test to level the two-match series 1-1 on Saturday but captain Tim Southee afterwards criticised the pitch as the "worst wicket" he had come across in his long career.The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Tuesday that match referee David Boon had also found the pitch was not up to scratch."It appeared that the pitch may have been under prepared, as it was not hard and was covered in...
Dhaka Pitch Labelled “Worst Wicket” By New Zealand Captain Tim Southee | Cricket News
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Dhaka Pitch Labelled “Worst Wicket” By New Zealand Captain Tim Southee | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand Test skipper Tim Southee slammed the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka and called the wicket the "worst" he has seen in his career after Blackcaps tied the two-match Test series with Bangladesh. Thirty batters were dismissed by spinners as 36 wickets fell in 178.1 overs of play - the third-lowest number of balls bowled in a Test (1069) for that many wickets to fall - and Southee felt the pitch was far too friendly to bowlers, creating an uneven contest."It is probably the worst wicket I've come across in my career. The balance between bat and ball was heavily favoured in the bowler's hands. I think for the match to be over in 170 overs sort of reflects that. So, for our guys to scrap away and then come away with the win was a big pleasure," Southee wa...
Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Ireland Look To Extend Lead vs Bangladesh | Cricket News
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Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Ireland Look To Extend Lead vs Bangladesh | Cricket News

[ad_1] BAN vs IRE, One-Off Test Live: Andy McBrine will look to extend Ireland's lead.© AFPBAN vs IRE, One-Off Test Live Updates: Ireland resume their second innings at 286/8 against Bangladesh on Day 4 of the one-off Test, leading the hosts by 131 runs in Dhaka. Andy McBrine was unbeaten on 71 at stumps and the visitors will look to extend their lead over the hosts. Earlier, debutant Lorcan Tucker on Thursday became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century, leading a tenacious fightback against Bangladesh. Tucker made 108 off 162 balls before falling to the bowling of Ebadot Hossain, with Shoriful Islam taking the catch at extra cover. The 26-year-old Tucker hit 14 fours and a six during his time at the crease.(LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of Day 4 of the one-off Test ...
Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Bangladesh In Control Against 4-Down Ireland | Cricket News
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Bangladesh vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Bangladesh In Control Against 4-Down Ireland | Cricket News

[ad_1] One-Off Test, Day 3 Live: Bangladesh in control as Ireland's top-order crumbles.© AFPBAN vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Bangladesh eye innings win after making a quick work of Ireland's top order on Wednesday to leave the tourists flailing at 27-4 on day two of their one-off Test in Dhaka. Left-arm spin duo Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam. Mushfiqur Rahim's knock of 126 put the hosts on the front foot after early wobbles in the first innings and the hosts were still 128 runs ahead at stumps. Andy McBrine claimed 6-118, becoming only the second Irish bowler to take five Test wickets, to help close out the first innings in the final session. But Ireland's batsmen spoiled his party with four quick wickets before the day was done. (Live Scorecard)Here are the Live Updates ...