New Zealand reached 248/2 in 42.5 overs, thanks to an unbeaten knock of 89 runs off 67 balls by Daryl Mitchell.
New Zealand maintained their unbeaten streak with a powerful eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh within the eleventh match of the continuing 2023 World Cup in Chennai on Friday. In pursuit of a goal of 246 runs, New Zealand reached 248/2 in 42.5 overs, thanks to an unbeaten knock of 89 runs off 67 balls by Daryl Mitchell. However, Kane Williamson had to retire damage after scoring 78 runs off 107 balls.
Earlier, Mushfiqur Rahim performed a gritty innings, scoring a half-century that helped Bangladesh attain a complete of 245/9 of their allotted 50 overs.
The wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 66 runs off 75 balls, together with six fours and two sixes. Shakib Al Hasan additionally contributed with a quickfire 40 off 51 balls, that includes three fours and two sixes.
Mahmudullah supplied a powerful end for his group, remaining unbeaten on 41 off 49 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes within the course of. Lockie Ferguson was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking three wickets, whereas Trent Boult and Matt Henry claimed two dismissals every.
