Sohan, Ankon hit centuries as Bangladesh ‘A’ clinch ODI series in style
Nurul Hasan Sohan and Mahidul Islam Ankon in the middle, Cricfrenzy
The series finale is scheduled for May 10, where the hosts will aim for a clean sweep.
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Captain Nurul Hasan Sohan led from the front with a superb knock of 112, anchoring the innings alongside Mahidul Islam Ankon, who struck 105. Their 225-run partnership for the fourth wicket laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s imposing total.
Sohan's 101-ball innings included 7 fours and 7 sixes, while Ankon hit 7 fours and 5 sixes in his 108-ball effort.
Opener Naim Sheikh added 40 runs, and Anamul Haque Bijoy chipped in with 39, helping Bangladesh ‘A’ post 344 for 5. For the visitors, Christian Clarke was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets.
In response, New Zealand ‘A’ openers Dane Phillips and Curtis Heaphy put on 52 for the first wicket before Mosaddek Hossain broke through by dismissing Heaphy for 5. Phillips continued to play aggressively but fell for 79 off 54 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes), triggering a collapse.
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Mosaddek, who took the first wicket, ended with three scalps, playing a pivotal role in restricting the opposition. Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, and Shamim Hossain each bagged two wickets, ensuring New Zealand ‘A’ never recovered from the middle-order collapse.
Late resistance from Mitch Hay (38) and Christian Clarke (39* not out) only reduced the margin of defeat, as New Zealand ‘A’ folded for 257.
With this win, Bangladesh ‘A’ not only clinched the series but also signaled strong bench strength, with the final match offering a chance for a 3-0 sweep.
