NZ won first test by 7 wickets
Updated: Mon, Jan 16 2017 11:11 IST
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Jan. 16 (CRICKETNMORE) - New Zealand beat Bangladesh by seven-wicket win in the first Test at Wellington on Monday.
New Zealand were given the victory target of 217 in 58 overs which they achieved in 40th Over. The New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson scored 104 not out, reaching his century from 89 balls, and combined with Ross Taylor (60) in a 163-run partnership as the hosts reached 217 for three with 17.2 overs remaining in the match.
Brief Score
Bangladesh - 595/5 Dec. & 160/9
New Zealand - 539/10 & 217/3
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The second game of the two-match series starts on Jan. 20 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
Saurabh Sharma