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ICC Chairman
Naz Stars in Bangladesh Clean Sweep
Bangladesh completely dominated New Zealand in the 3 match ODI series, winning each game. Naz was the star with the bat scoring 106* in the first ODI, 43 in the second match and 87* in the final ODI to take his average in ODI cricket this year to 70.75, now averaging 42.94 in 20 ODI's. Suhrawadi Shuvo was the star with the ball taking 1/28 (10), 2/28 (10) and 3/18 (10) in each of the matches as he continues his good form with the ball. Bangladesh although winning that ODI series still remain in 9th place. Naz has moved up to 9th in the World ODI Batting rankings while Shuvo is the highest ranked Bangladeshi ODI bowler in 26th place, as well as being in 13th in Test cricket. Bangladesh's next series is against Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Series Results:
1st ODI: Bangladesh 219/7 (Naz 106*, Tuffey 2/29) def. New Zealand 218 a.o (Wells 45, Sharif 5/35) by 3 wickets with 83 balls remaining
2nd ODI: Bangladesh 198/4 (Al Hasan 43*, Naz 43, Southee 3/47) def. New Zealand 197 a.o (Wells 61, Alam 5/46, Shuvo 2/28) by 6 wickets with 47 balls remaining
3rd ODI: Bangaldesh 189/2 (Naz 87*, Saleh 62*, Wells 2/58) def. New Zealand 187/7 (Franklin 55*, Shuvo 3/18, Sharif 2/36) by 8 wickets with 142 balls remaining