Ishrat Nadia Ena

Bangladesh beat New Zealand by eight wickets at Mount Manganui. Taijul Islam made a stunning catch at mid-wicket to end New Zealand's second essay on the fifth day. Bangladesh's Ebadot Hossain took six wickets to set a 40-run target. The two-Test series against Bangladesh was widely considered a stroll in the park for the Black Caps, with their lofty reputation as an almost invincible team at home and their crowning achievement as World Test champions. While the cricketing world hailed the victory as one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket history, for Bangladesh it was a rare demonstration of their sheer willpower and ability over the course of five grueling days that scripted a poem of success. Young openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy (78) and Shadman Islam (22) set the tone for an impressive Bangladesh first-innings total of 458, which was built around the flair of Nazmul Hossain Shanto (64), the grit of Mominul Haque (88), and the class of Liton Das (86). The young side, without experienced opener Tamim Iqbal and champion all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, hardly put a foot wrong throughout five captivating days. Mushfiqur Rahim might have missed out in terms of runs, but the experienced batsman performed the crucial task of taking the shine off the second new ball with a 53-ball 12. Young openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy (78) and Shadman Islam (22) set the tone for an impressive Bangladesh first-innings total of 458, which was built around the flair of Nazmul Hossain Shanto (64), the grit of Mominul Haque (88), and the class of Liton Das (86). The young side, without experienced opener Tamim Iqbal and champion all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, hardly put a foot wrong throughout five captivating days.