Bangladesh had witnessed a phenomenal start to the two-match Test series with a historic win against them in their own backyard. The visiting team won the first fixture of the two-match Test series and have gained a lead of 1-0. Batting first, New Zealand managed a total of 328. Devon Conway played a brilliant knock of 122 runs while Henry Nicholls has amassed 75 runs. Bangladesh scored 458 in response taking a lead of 130 runs.
Ebadot Hossain played a crucial role in the second innings dismissing six batters for 46 runs and the opposition was restricted to 169. Bangladesh won the contest by eight wickets and scripted a maiden Test win in New Zealand. Reflecting on his performance, Hossain said that he developed his patience in order to attain success.
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During the post-match presentation, Ebadot Hossain said, “In the last two years, I have been working with (bowling coach) Ottis Gibson. Conditions are always flat at home. We are still learning how to bowl and reverse in away conditions. I am trying to hit the top of the stumps. I needed to be a little patient for success to come.”
✅ First win in ANY format in New Zealand
✅ First Test win against New Zealand
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Bangladesh make history at the Bay Oval!
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New Zealand has been a strong team in the longest format of the game and they are the defending World Champions of Test cricket. This makes the Bangladesh victory a special one. Ebadot Hossain opined that the team has set a goal for the future teams who will tour New Zealand to win taking inspiration from the current victory.
Elaborating the same, Ebadot Hossain said, “I would like to give thanks to Allah for the Test win. Our brothers and teams didn’t get a win in the last 21 years in New Zealand. We set a goal this time. We raised our hands. We said, ‘we have to beat New Zealand in their own soil. Now that we have defeated the Test champions, our next generation has to beat New Zealand.”
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Ebadot Hossain has a unique salute celebration and it was on display plenty of times during the fixture. He revealed that his experience as a Bangladesh Air Force employee played a role in his celebration.
The fast bowler concluded, “I am a soldier of Bangladesh Air Force so I know how to do the salute. It was a long story, from volleyball to cricket. I am enjoying cricket, representing Bangladesh and Bangladesh Air Force.”
