NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam showcased a stunning bowling performance, claiming a match haul of 10 wickets, to lead Bangladesh to a commanding 150-run victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Sylhet on Saturday.
Facing a target of 332 on a turning track, New Zealand entered the final day at 113/7, navigating a challenging situation against Bangladesh's spin-heavy attack on a dry and turning pitch. Despite a valiant fifty from overnight batter Daryl Mitchell (58) and a brief resistance from skipper Tim Southee (34), Bangladesh's spinners proved too much for the visitors.