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Blair Tickner’s Four-For Seals New Zealand’s 26-Run Win Over Bangladesh

By AFP News April 18, 2026 • 08:25 AM View: 588

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.

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.