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ToggleSoumya Sarkar could not drive Bangladesh to victory with his century in BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI. However, he managed to script his name in record books after breaking a unique record of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Soumya Sarkar slammed a stupendous knock of 169 runs off 151 balls in BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI at Saxton Oval in Nelson. The left-handed batsman opened the innings for Bangladesh in the match.
While other top-order batters could not make a mark with the bat, Soumya Sarkar emerged as a One-Man Army for Bangladesh. During his knock, the 30-year-old shattered 22 fours and 2 sixes.
Soumya Sarkar Breaks Sachin Tendulkar Record
With his incredible century against New Zealand, Soumya Sarkar broke Sachin Tendulkar’s old record. He now holds the record for the highest knock by a sub-continent player in New Zealand. Sub-continent refers to all countries from the Asian continent.
Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar held the record with his unbeaten 163 against New Zealand. During an ODI match against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2009, Tendulkar shattered unbeaten 163 runs off 133 balls with 18 fours and 5 sixes. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar was retired hurt in that match, which India won by 58 runs.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh also registered their top ODI knock of 291 runs in New Zealand. Although Bangladesh lost the match in the end, Soumya Sarkar won the player of the match award for his standout batting show.
New Zealand Crushed Bangladesh By 7 Wickets
Talking about the match, Bangladesh were asked to bat first by New Zealand. While batters like Anamul Haque (2), Najmal Shanto (6), Litton Das (6), and Towhid Hridoy (12) got out cheaply, Soumya Sarkar stuck at one end smashing runs.
Mushfiqur Rahim added 45 runs later. Notably, Soumya Sarkar got out in the final over after opening the batting with Anamul Haque. His stunning batting show impressed entire spectators at Saxton Oval Stadium in Nelson. With 3 wickets hauls by Jacob Duffy and William ORourke, Bangladesh were bowled out for 291.
During the chase, Kiwi batters Will Young (89) and Rachin Ravindra (45) gave a strong start to New Zealand. Later, Henry Nicholls shattered 95 runs. Tom Latham scored an unbeaten 34 to get the winning runs for the team. New Zealand reached the target within 47 overs and won by 7 wickets.
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Blackcaps Lead Three-Match ODI Series 2-0
With the victory in the 2nd ODI, New Zealand have also won the BAN vs NZ ODI series with one more game to go. New Zealand have already won the opening two ODI games. The home team won the 1st ODI by 44 runs earlier.
BAN vs NZ 3rd ODI takes place on Saturday, December 23 at McLean Park in Napier. Post the ODI series, New Zealand and Bangladesh will wrestle with each other in a three-match T20I series.
