Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh collapse helps New Zealand gain an unassailable lead in the series
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The Nelson crowd witnessed the hosts New Zealand sealing the series in the second ODI by gaining an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the 3 match ODI series. Earlier in the day, it was Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza who won the toss and elected to field first.
The Kiwis didn’t have a great start to their innings as Martin Guptill was back to the pavilion with a duck. Later on, their prime batsman Kane Williamson who seemed out of sorts in his stay at the crease edged one towards mid on. Tom Latham too couldn’t get going leaving New Zealand reeling at 47/3.
Out of nowhere, Neil Broom batted sensibly and guided the Kiwi innings beyond 200. In the process, he also went on to hit a scintillating century which was also his debut hundred. He stayed not out through the innings and hit 3 sixes alongside 8 boundaries.
On the other hand, Jimmy Neesham and Luke Ronchi got starts and managed to support Broom. The hosts got all out on the last ball of the innings as they set a daunting task for the Bangladesh batsmen with 252 to chase. The captain Mortaza led the bowling charge for the visitors with 3 wickets. Taskin Ahmed and Shakib Al Hasan managed to chip in with a couple of wickets each while Roy and Mosaddek also got a wicket each.
Unlike New Zealand, the Bangla batsmen were off to a splendid start. At 105/1 with Imrul Kayes and Sabbir Rahman building a solid partnership, things seemed to be going in complete favour of the visitors. However, Rahman got run out in a silly confusion between the batsmen. Bangladesh never recovered from the slump as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The Kiwi captain Williamson struck thrice to take the game away from Bangladesh.
At the end of it all, the visitors were done and dusted with 184 runs on the board as New Zealand snatched a victory by 67 runs. Neil Broom was deservingly awarded the man of the match.
Twitter had interesting reactions to the game. While the Bangladesh fans were disappointed with the collapse and series loss, the Kiwi fans were happy for Broom who raced his way to a century. Here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:
A real nice feeling to see Bangladesh lose a game from position of strength . Chokers . Haha #NZvsBAN
— Rishi (@Rishi_sri_29) December 29, 2016
Neil Broom's 109 and a Bangladesh middle order collapse hand New Zealand a 67 run win in Nelson and secures the series for the hosts #NZvBan pic.twitter.com/yC8mE5ifA7
— ICC (@ICC) December 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/ipakistanilad/status/814330119036739585
Bangladesh losing their way spectacularly: from 105 for 1 to 141 for 7https://t.co/zEtF8pie21 #NZvBAN
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 29, 2016
That Kiwi spinner that can bat a bit… #nzvban
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) December 29, 2016
Kane: nice one Kane, you up for another over?
Kane: oh I couldn't!
Kane: go on mate!
Kane: haha ok let's do it!
Teammates: is he alright— Kane Williamson (@NotNossy) December 29, 2016
When yo playing with Bangladesh don't get panic with their initial dominance, keep calm, they will give u chances to fight back. #NzvBan
— ️Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) December 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/sampathstats/status/814318228864274432
Lol! Bangla Boys are acing the chase.
— Alagappan Vijaykumar (@IndianMourinho) December 29, 2016
After 20 overs
New Zealand: 78 for 3
Bangladesh: 85 for 1 https://t.co/dbRRdg4CVd #NZvBAN— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/erasmusmarais/status/814310068480946176
Neil Broom scored his first ODI century today after 7 years, 354 days since his debut. Longest: Gavaskar 13 y, 110d; for NZ: Wright 9 y 244d
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) December 29, 2016
No luck for Boult and Southee in the opening 5. Bangladesh through to 23 in the early stages. #NZvBAN ^BM pic.twitter.com/TfWhX9T1b1
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 29, 2016
Somehow BD have a chance here.
But still kiwis can win if they bowl well .. #Trent has to fire ?#NZvsBAN #BlackCaps— Psychotic (@ProudProtea) December 29, 2016
In the era of 300+ scores in ODIs the art of defending 250ish scores is missed… #nzvban
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) December 29, 2016
Broom 100*, NZ 229/9. Happy for him! Seen him play some real quality knocks last couple of years.
— Alagappan Vijaykumar (@IndianMourinho) December 29, 2016
He had to wait on 99 but there it is! A ? for Neil Broom. Off 101 balls with a quick single. His first in an ODI. 229/9 #NZvBAN ^BM pic.twitter.com/sC7uhb0odd
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 29, 2016
Well done Neil Broom….hundy!! Walked out with an average of only 17.75….
— Rogue Warrior (@Rogue__Warrior) December 29, 2016
Yesterday Neil Broom said he didn't want any regrets, & he'd treat every match for NZ like his last. Today, maiden international ?. #NZvBAN
— Kimberlee Downs (@KimberleeDowns) December 29, 2016
It's now a beautiful day here in Nelson. Bangladesh on top #NZvsBAN pic.twitter.com/WjVx1alUjm
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) December 29, 2016
A must winning match against the @BLACKCAPS is coming up. Convey good wishes & keep praying for us.?#BANvNZ
— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) December 28, 2016
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