Bangladesh produced a strong bowling performance in the second ODI against New Zealand, led by a fiery spell from Nahid Rana . The young pacer dismantled the Kiwi batting lineup, helping restrict them to just 198 runs in 48.4 overs in Dhaka.
His aggressive bowling made it difficult for New Zealand to build momentum at any stage of the innings.
The 23-year-old right-arm fast bowler delivered one of the finest spells of his ODI career, picking up five wickets while conceding only 32 runs in his full quota of 10 overs. With this performance, he accounted for half of New Zealand's batting lineup single-handedly, showcasing both control and wicket-taking ability.
This was not the first time Rana has achieved such a feat. Earlier, he registered a five-wicket haul against Pakistan national cricket team in Mirpur, where he recorded even better figures. Within a short span, he has now taken two five-wicket hauls in ODIs, underlining his growing importance in Bangladesh's bowling attack.
During this match, Rana dismissed key New Zealand batters including Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mohammad Abbas, Dean Foxcroft, and Jayden Lynk, breaking the backbone of the innings. Despite his efforts, Nick Kelly stood out for New Zealand with a fighting knock of 83 runs.
The three-match ODI series is now at an interesting stage. New Zealand national cricket team had taken the lead by winning the first match, but Bangladesh's comeback in the second game has brought them back into contention. With the decider approaching, all eyes will be on whether Bangladesh can capitalize on this momentum and level the series.