Bangladesh ‘A’ have secured the three-match ODI series against New Zealand ‘A’ with a game in hand. Playing at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the hosts clinched a dominant 87-run victory in the second ODI on Wednesday (May 7), following their convincing win in the first match.Bangladesh ‘A’, led by Nurul Hasan Sohan, elected to bat first after losing the toss. Despite an early setback with opener Parvez Hossain Emon dismissed for just 8, Anamul Haque Bijoy (39) and Mohammad Naim Sheikh (40) laid a solid foundation. The real highlight came from a stunning 225-run fourth-wicket partnership between captain Nurul Hasan Sohan and Mahidul Islam Ankon.Sohan smashed a commanding 112 off 101 balls, laced with 7 fours and 7 sixes. Ankon also reached a stylish century, scoring 105 off 108 balls with 7 boundaries and 5 sixes before getting out in the final over. Mosaddek Hossain added a quick 13 runs to help the team post a formidable total of 344 for 5 in 50 overs.New Zealand’s bowlers struggled, with Christian Clarke taking 2 wickets for 71 runs. Zakary Foulkes and Adithya Ashok took one wicket each.In response, New Zealand ‘A’ got off to a decent start, with Dale Phillips playing a standout knock of 79 off 54 balls. However, they began to collapse after Curtis Heaphy fell for 5 and Joe Carter departed with the score at 99. Josh Clarkson contributed 34 runs, while Mitch Hay remained unbeaten but couldn’t steer his team to victory.Ultimately, New Zealand ‘A’ were bowled out for 257 in 43.1 overs. Mosaddek Hossain claimed three wickets, while Shariful Islam, Tanvir Islam, and Shamim Hossain took two each.With this win, Bangladesh ‘A’ clinched the series 2–0, making the final match a formality.
