New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel tore by the Bangladesh batting with a six-wicket haul to set up a series-levelling victory for his facet within the second Test at Mirpur.
Patel took 6-57, with fellow left-armer Mitchell Santner choosing up 3-51 as Bangladesh had been bowled out for 144 of their second innings.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand scorecard
But the turning monitor proved simply as problematic for New Zealand as they chased a difficult goal of 137, slumping to 69-6 earlier than Santer shared an unbroken stand of 70 with Glenn Phillips to seal victory.
Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan had given the hosts – who resumed on 38-2 – one thing to bowl at along with his battling knock of 57 whereas wickets tumbled on the different finish.
New Zealand skittled Bangladesh for 144 to set up a four-wicket victory within the second Test
Left-hander Zakir introduced up his half-century with an enormous six off Santner, however then grew to become Patel’s fifth sufferer when he miscued a sweep.
However, the Black Caps discovered the chase removed from easy and Mehidy Hasan (3-52) and Taijul Islam (2-58) blew away their high order to increase hopes of what would have been a primary ever house series victory over New Zealand.
But Phillips – who had rescued his facet with a knock of 87 within the first innings – was dropped on nought by Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and made essentially the most of that let-off.
He maintained a cool head to end undefeated on 40, whereas Santner hit 35 not out to steer the guests throughout the road and tie the two-Test series 1-1.
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