A second ODI century in as many matches for Martin Guptill has guided the BLACKCAPS to an eight-wicket victory and a series win against Bangladesh at Hagley Oval.
The opener looked in superb touch chasing down Bangladesh’s total of 227 with relative ease in the 37th over and in the process bringing up his 16th ODI century to equal the career century tally of Nathan Astle.
Guptill along with captain Kane Williamson (65*) put on a partnership of 143 runs for the second wicket, effectively batting the visitors out of the contest.
It was then left to Williamson and Ross Taylor (21*) to take the team home.
Earlier, Lockie Ferguson took 3-43, headlining a strong all-round bowling effort from the BLACKCAPS.
Mohammad Mithun (57) was the only visiting batsman to pass 50 as Todd Astle and Jimmy Neesham chipped in with two wickets each.
Trent Boult, Matt Henry and Colin de Grandhomme all took one wicket as Bangladesh were bowled out in the final over of their innings for 226.
The three-match ODI series now heads to University Oval in Dunedin with the BLACKCAPS holding an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
SOCIAL STREAM...
The kind of movement we like to see! Covers are being lifted, the players starting to warm-up. ODI #2 still set for an 11am start at this stage 🏏👏🏽 #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/nXcmu1X3Z0
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
Toss news! Captain Kane has won it and decided to bowl first... Todd Astle plays today for Santner while Bangladesh is unchanged #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/oLkQ5aVex5
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
📰 Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner not in the XI today & have been released from our ODI squad for Sunday's BK Super Smash Grand Final in Hamilton #NZvBAN 📰 pic.twitter.com/Vkw4lv1oqL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
Out they come! Hayley Oval’s banks are starting to fill as Matt Henry gets set for the first over... 🏏👍🏽
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
🇳🇿 v 🇧🇩 #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/Ah1qzNHduy
🙌🙌 Some early success for Trent Boult! Liton Das is caught superbly by a running Lockie Ferguson! However, the rain has just started to come down, the players seeking refuge in the pavilion... @BCBtigers 10/1 | 4.1 overs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
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Back out after a short 🌧 delay! No time lost in the match - great news 😆🏏 🇧🇩 12/1
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
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Many better sights than Matt Henry in full flight?! He's picked up the wicket of Tamim Iqbal LBW. Watchful start from @BCBtigers 32/2 | 10 overs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
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WICKET! Lockie Ferguson strikes taking the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim who chopped on for 24. Congrats must go to Rahim on playing his 200th ODI today.
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 15, 2019
Players taking a drink here at Hagley Oval. 🇧🇩 81/4 | 18 overs
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Great to see the members of the @crusadersrugby with their Mammoth #SteadyTheShip hats on supporting the @BLACKCAPS today! #Dogroll #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/6tso4SR3ET
— The ACC (@TheACCnz) February 15, 2019
150 up for Bangladesh in the 33rd over for the loss of 5. Mithun again leading the way with his second 50 of the series. Card | https://t.co/9Zss42p65w #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/2ZMV8iekjB
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
Todd Astle finishes with 2-52 from his 10 overs.
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
Bangladesh 198-7 with eight overs remaining. Follow live - https://t.co/9Zss42p65w #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/KlFZLmoKiT
Flying!
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
We've bowled Bangladesh out for 226 in Christchurch. Ferguson 3-43, Neesham 2-21, Astle 2-52, Henry 1-30. Scorecard | https://t.co/9Zss42GHu6 #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/LmtQiSQ8Pb
Chase well and truly underway here at Hagley Oval with a couple of BIG bombs from Martin Guptill 💣💣
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
🇳🇿 43/0 | 7 overs
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Hot chips on the bank kind of day at Hagley Oval! 50 up for the BLACKCAPS after losing Henry Nicholls caught on the deep square boundary 🇳🇿 54/1 | 8.4 overs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
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🚨 MAN IN FORM 🚨
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
Even when he ducks it's with FULL FOCUS! Martin Guptill brings up his 35th ODI half century off just 33 balls.
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💯 up for the BLACKCAPS! Guptill and Williamson are cruising along here at Hagley 🇳🇿 112/1 | 18 overs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
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👏🏽👏🏽 There it is! Martin Guptill brings up his 16th ODI century equalling the number Nathan Astle scored in his career. This effort from Guptill off just 76 balls. Superb!#NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/ZPXC6Y4Gae
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
Drinks here at Hagley Oval - ☕️?
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
BLACKCAPS timing the chase nicely with Williamson passing 50 after losing Guptill for 118. Ross Taylor out there now with the captain 🏏✅
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Job done! Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor finish it off at Hagley Oval, securing an eight-wicket win for the home side 🏏
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 16, 2019
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