Tigers draw first blood
Shakib stars in Bangladesh triumph
Shakib Al-Hasan produced an inspirational all-round performance to guide Bangladesh to a narrow nine-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis method against New Zealand.
The classy all-rounder struck a half-century and then claimed four wickets to ensure the hosts drew first blood in the first of four one-day internationals to be played in Dhaka.
Shakib's knock helped Bangladesh up to 228 all out batting first, a target revised to 210 in 37 overs after heavy rain fell during the New Zealand run chase.
The Black Caps threatened the total before falling to 200-8 in the rain-interrupted match, tight bowling from Shakib (4-41) ultimately proving the difference.
Shakib's half-century came on the back of useful contributions from Shahriar Nafees (35) and Junaid Siddique (30) after Bangladesh had opted to bat first.
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