Mount Maunganui New Zealand January 5 ANI Former skipper Shakib Al Hasan lavished praises on the Bangladesh team after their historic win over New Zealand in the first Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Ebadot Hossain picked up a six-wicket haul in the second innings as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first test.
Bangladesh became the first team to defeat New Zealand in a Test match since March 2017 with this win. This is Bangladesh's first Test victory over the BlackCaps.
Shakib Al Hasan tweeted after Bangladesh's win, congratulating captain, players and coaching staff.
Outstanding performance by our fast bowler and equally well played by all the batsmen. He said that you guys deserve all the credit.
With 40 runs for the win, Bangladesh wrapped up the chase in overs with Mominul Haque 13 and Mushfiqur Rahim 5 remaining unbeaten at the crease. Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson picked up one wicket for New Zealand in the second innings.