Paceman Blair Tickner took four quick wickets as New Zealand held their nerve to beat Bangladesh by 26 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match one-day international series on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 248 on a slow surface at the Mirpur stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh lost their last six wickets for just 37 runs and were bowled out for 221 off 48.3 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangladesh were off to a shaky start after pacer Nathan Smith struck twice off consecutive deliveries in the third over, removing Tanzid Hasan Tamim (2) and Najmul Hossain Shanto for a duck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smith could have had another wicket when Saif Hassan edged one to first slip but Henry Nicholls spilled a simple chance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saif made the most of the reprieve, scoring 57 off 76 balls for his second ODI half-century, and adding 93 runs with Litton Das to revive the innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Litton contributed a patient 46 off 68, but both fell at crucial moments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saif was caught while trying to pull Will O'Rourke, and Litton was undone by Dean Foxcroft's turning off spin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Towhid Hridoy kept Bangladesh in the hunt with a composed 55 off 59 balls, registering his 12th ODI half-century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He shared a steady stand with Afif Hossain, who was out for 27 while attempting a big hit off Jayden Lennox.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the required rate climbing, Tickner removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz before sending back Rishad Hossain and Shoriful Islam off successive balls in the 46th over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tickner also got rid of Taskin Ahmed to ensure a fine win for the Kiwis with nine balls to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers produced a disciplined performance to restrict New Zealand to 247-8 after the visitors opted to bat first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shoriful impressed on his return, removing Nick Kelly early and conceding just nine runs in his opening five overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shoriful was drafted in the squad at the last minute to replace Mustafizur Rahman, who has a knee injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nicholls anchored the New Zealand innings with a composed 68 and shared useful stands with Will Young (30) and Tom Latham (14) before falling to Rishad Hossain, who picked up two key wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Foxcroft's aggressive 59 off 58 balls and Nathan Smith's unbeaten 21 provided late impetus to the New Zealand innings.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NZ-vs-Bangladesh-2026-ODI.jpeg", "alt_img": "Blair Tickner\u2019s Four-For Seals New Zealand\u2019s 26-Run Win Over Bangladesh", "alt_title": "Blair Tickner\u2019s Four-For Seals New Zealand\u2019s 26-Run Win Over Bangladesh", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Blair Tickner\u2019s Four-For Seals New Zealand\u2019s 26-Run Win Over Bangladesh On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Blair Tickner\u2019s four-wicket burst helps New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 26 runs in Dhaka, taking a 1-0 lead despite fighting fifties from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy.", "seo_keywords": "New Zealand Tour Bangladesh 2026, New Zealand Vs Bangladesh, Blair Tickner", "tag": null, "tagging": "Zealand Tour Bangladesh 2026,Zealand Vs Bangladesh,Blair Tickner,", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "blair-tickners-four-for-seals-new-zealands-26-run-win-over-bangladesh", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "1", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "608", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2026-04-18 08:25:33", "updated": "2026-04-18 08:25:33", "img_from": "Image Source: Google", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "New Zealand Tour Bangladesh 2026, New Zealand Vs Bangladesh, Blair Tickner", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "1", "posted_by": "19", "jio_date": "2026-04-18 08:25:33", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": "Select", "article_content_type": "Match Report", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/blair-tickners-four-for-seals-new-zealands-26-run-win-over-bangladesh-193583" }