Bangladesh take 2-0 lead over New Zealand in T20 series

Bangladesh on Friday took a 2-0 lead over New Zealand in the five-match Twenty20 International series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

After setting a 142-run target for New Zealand, Bangladesh restricted the Kiwis to 137/5 in the second T20I match.

Chasing a target of 142 runs, the Kiwis could manage only 137/5 despite a valiant 67 off 49 from skipper Tom Latham, who remained unbeaten at Shere Bangla National Stadium. Needing six runs off the last ball, Latham managed only a single as Mustafizur Rahman held his nerve.

Record-chasing Shakib Al Hasan, who needed four wickets to overtake Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga (107) to become the highest wicket-taker in T20Is, claimed two. Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed also got two and one each.

Earlier, Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah won the toss and elected to bat first.