Hridoy’s half-century leads Bangladesh past New Zealand in T20 series opener
Bangladesh’s Tawhid Hridoy (L) reacts after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the first T20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong on April 27, 2026.
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Tawhid Hridoy’s half-century led Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory against New Zealand to open their T20 international series on Monday (April 27, 2026).
Hridoy finished 51 not out from 27 balls, including two fours and three sixes. He shared a 57-run partnership with Parvez Hossain and another 49 with Shamim Hossain in an unbeaten fifth wicket to help Bangladesh race to the victory.
Published – April 28, 2026 01:50 am IST
