Tamim Iqbal hits out on his way to a half-century for Bangladesh against New Zealand. Photo: Getty ImagesNew Zealand sneaked a wicket on the stroke of lunch to gain some parity with Bangladesh after the tourists made a strong start to the first test in Hamilton. Bangladesh have gone to the break on 122 for 2, with Tamim Iqbal on 86 not out and Mohammad Mithun yet to score. After winning the toss and bowling, the home side was guilty of some loose balls early before Trent Boult bowled Shadman Islam for 24. Tamim played some expansive shots to be scoring at a run a ball and for a time he looked like he might notch a century before lunch.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 27, 2019 21:39 UTC