Dhaka, April 17, 2026 (AFP) - Tickner picks four as New Zealand beat Bangladesh in first ODI

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2026-04-17

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. Bangladesh were off to a shaky start after pacer Nathan Smith struck twice off consecutive deliveries......

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