DHAKA, Dec 29, 2023 (BSS)- Bangladesh's bid to seal the three-match T20

International series against New Zealand was delayed after persistent rain
forced the second game call off today at Bay Oval in Maunt Maunganui.

The Tigers lead the series 1-0, courtesy to their five-wicket victory in the
first game. With the second match being abandoned, the third game, which will
be held at the same venue on Sunday will decide series.

Bangladesh sent New Zealand in to bat first after winning the all important
toss once again. Pacer Shoriful Islam continued his rich vein of form by
removing Finn Allen for just 2 in the second over.

Unlike the first game, when they were slumped to just one for three wickets,
Tim Seifert came down heavily on Bangladesh bowlers, to help the hosts
recover.

As New Zealand looked to take the control of the game, Tanzim Hasan Sakib got
the better of Seifert after he blasted 43 off 23 with six fours and one six.
His dismissal stifled New Zealand as the home side reached 72-2 in 11 overs.

The rain then eventually washed out the match with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn
Phillips batting on 18 and 9 runs respectively.