Rubel hat-trick secures Bangladesh win

Oct 29, 2013

Bangladesh, put into bat, got off to a shaky start as Tim Southee removed the openers within the first seven overs•Associated Press

But Mushfiqur Rahim counter-attacked by blasting eight fours and two sixes, as he made 90 off 98 balls•AFP

Bangladesh began strongly as Sohag Gazi bowled Hamish Rutherford for 1, and Anton Devcich and Ross Taylor were also quickly dismissed, leaving New Zealand at 60 for 3•Associated Press

With the match finely balanced, an extensive rain-delay ensued, making the revised target for New Zealand 206 from 33 overs•AFP

A mix-up between Anamul Haque and Mominul Haque resulted in the latter being run-out, leaving Bangladesh at 25 for 3•AFP

He added 154 for the fourth wicket with Naeem Islam, who struck 84•AFP

Grant Elliott led the recovery, striking six fours and two sixes as he made a healthy 71•AFP

Once play resumed, Rubel's hat-trick in the 24th over, only the third by a Bangledesh player in ODIs, swung the tie the hosts' way•AFP

However, James Neesham picked up four wickets as late wickets kept Bangladesh to 265•AFP

He was well supported at the other end by Corey Anderson as the pair added 61 for the fourth wicket•AFP

He eventually finished with 6 for 26 to seal a 43-run win for Bangladesh by D/L method•AFP