Colin Munro, Anton Devcich fire New Zealand to huge total against Bangladesh in one-off T20
Colin Munro slammed five sixes and three boundaries to score 73 not out © AFP (File photo)
Nov 6, 2013
Colin Munro and Anton Devcich slammed quickfire half-centuries to power New Zealand to daunting total of 204 for five against Bangladesh in their one-off Twenty20 International match at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first, New Zealand batsmen produced an inspired show to help their side gain command in the match.
Munro slammed 39-ball 73 not out while Devcich clobbered 10 boundaries and a six to score 31-ball 59, leading New Zealand's charge in the game. Devcich set the tone early on, taking the attack to the opposition and not allowing the Bangladesh bowlers to settle down.
Left-handed Devcich cracked two boundaries in the first over off Mashrafe Mortaza and followed it up with same results in the next two overs off Sohag Gazi and Mortaza.
In the fourth over of the innings, Devcich swatted two boundaries and a six as Bangladesh bowlers failed to contain the Kiwis' opener, who took his side to a total of 48 for no loss after four overs.
New Zealand stuttered in the middle when they lost Devcich and Hamish Rutherford in quick succession, but Murno's assault shook Bangladesh. The New Zealand batsman slammed two sixes each, Abdur Razzak and Mahmadullah in the 12th and the 13th over of the innings to put New Zealand in complete command.
Munro completed his half-century in 25 balls, in the 16th over of the match.
For Bangladesh, Ziaur Rehman was the most impressive bowler with the figures of 2-0-26-1.
Brief scores:
New Zealand 204 for 5 in 20 overs (Anton Devcich 59, Colin Munro 73*; Ziaur Rehman 1 foe 26) vs Bangladesh.
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