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Jacobs Leads New Zealand to Rain-Shortened Win to Draw T20 Series in Dhaka

The six-wicket result ties the three-match contest 1-1 following a washout-affected series.

Overview

  • New Zealand leveled the series on Saturday in Dhaka with a six-wicket win in the rain-hit third T20I.
  • Bevon Jacobs top-scored with 62 not out off 31 balls to close the chase at 104 for 4 in 11.4 overs.
  • A delay of more than two hours reduced the match to 15 overs per side, and Bangladesh were all out for 102 in 14.2 overs.
  • New Zealand’s bowlers set up the target as Josh Clarkson took a career-best 3 for 9, with Ben Sears and Nathan Smith adding two wickets each.
  • The decider followed Bangladesh’s six-wicket win in the opener in Chattogram, while the second match in Chattogram was abandoned due to rain.