Records galore in Bangladesh's thumping win against New Zealand
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam (R) leaps in the air to celebrate the dismissal of New Zealand captain Tom Latham early on the first morning of the first Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The left-armer was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets as the hosts ended the day at 258 for five. Photo: AFP
When Mushfiqur Rahim struck Kyle Jamieson for a boundary through the backward point, Bangladesh etched their name in the history book as they secured a thumping eight-wicket victory against New Zealand in their first Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui today.
Here, let's take a look at the records that Bangladesh made with this victory:
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. - With this win, Bangladesh ended New Zealand's incredible run of eight Test series wins on home soil since 2017. Bangladesh lead the two-match series 1-0.
- Before today's win, Bangladesh had lost all the 32 matches that they played against New Zealand across formats in their backyard.
- This is Bangladesh's only sixth win away from home in 60 Tests.
- Bangladesh's first win over New Zealand in 16 Tests played between each other.
- It is also Bangladesh's first win over a top-five ranked Test side away from home.
- Bangladesh ended New Zealand's 17-match unbeaten run in home Tests.
- After 2011, this is the first time that an Asian side beat New Zealand in a Test in their home.
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