New Zealand's Blair Tickner claims his 4th four-fer in ODIs
What's the story
New Zealand cricket team pacer Blair Tickner claimed a four-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the 1st ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. His exploits helped New Zealand beat the hosts by 26 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of 248, the Bangladesh cricket team perished for a score of 221. Here are further details and stats.
Bowling
Tickner shines for the Kiwis: Summary
Tickner was introduced in the 7th over and he bowled four successive overs in the 1st spell. He was brought back in the 34th over for a three-over spell. His final spell started in the 44th over and he dismissed a struggling Mehidy Hasan Miraz (6). In the 46th over, Rishad Hossain and Shoriful Islam became his victims. Taskin Ahmed was his final wicket.
Stats
Tickner races to 29 ODI scalps
Playing his 17th ODI match, Tickner has raced to 29 wickets at 30.27. This was his 4th four-fer in ODIs. His economy rate reads 6.37. Versus Bangladesh, this was his maiden ODI encounter. As per ESPNcricinfo, Tickner is the 4th New Zealand bowler to take four-plus wickets against Bangladesh in an ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.
Information
Nathan Smith picks 3/45 in 9.3 overs
Fellow Kiwi pacer Nathan Smith picked 3/45 in 9.3 overs. In 15 ODIs, he now owns 21 scalps at 30. His economy rate is 6.51. Smith was superb versus Bangladesh, dismissing Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto upfront. Thereafter, he dismissed half-centurion Towhid Hridoy.