Tigers eye to historic series win against New Zealand

Bangladesh now are eying more glory as they set a target to clinch the two-match series by winning the second and final match, starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.

The match starts at 4:00 pm (BST) and will be aired live on Gazi TV and T Sports.

Bangladesh won the first Test by eight wickets, which was their first Test victory against New Zealand and also their first victory on New Zealand soil in 33 attempts across three formats.

After this victory, Bangladesh now lead the series 1-0, which meant only a draw would help them win their first-ever series victory against a major Test nation apart from Zimbabwe on foreign soil.

New Zealand’s experienced batter Ross Taylor said the Christchurch conditions would suit them more than Bangladesh.

Bangladesh would have to make at least one change with opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy being ruled out due to finger injury. Naim Sheikh may replace him to make his Test debut. However, apart from that, the visitors are unlikely to tinker with their combination.

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