Bangladesh were 175 for two in the first innings at the end of the second day’s play of the first Test against New Zealand.
The first Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh is being played at the Bay Oval. Batting first, New Zealand were bowled out for 328.
Following that, Bangladesh, playing the first innings, were trailing by 258 runs with 70 runs for the loss of 1 wicket at the tea break of the second day’s play.
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Mohammadul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto, who faced the final part of the second day’s play well, stunned the New Zealand bowlers.
Bangladesh’s score went up to hit two fifties. Shanto (64) and Neil Wagner added 104 runs for the second wicket.
After this, Joy and captain Mominul Haque looked on without further wickets until the end of the innings.
At the end of the second day’s play, Bangladesh were 175 for 2, trailing by 153 in the first innings.
Joy is unbeaten on 70 and Hugh is unbeaten on 8.
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