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Hridoy's half-century leads Bangladesh past New Zealand in T20 series opener
- Bangladesh chased down 183 with six wickets in hand, securing a win in the opening T20I.
- Hridoy anchored the chase with a 27-ball 51, part of a 57-run stand with Parvez Hossain.
- New Zealand posted 182-6 after strong contributions from Cleaver and Clarke.
- Ish Sodhi led the visitors’ bowling with 2-40.
- Liton Das captained Bangladesh as they sought early momentum in powerplays.
- The series will continue with the second ODI on Wednesday in Chattogram.
- New Zealand’s top order was restricted to 77-3 before the late push.
- Parvez Hossain contributed 28 off 14 balls to the chase.
- Bangladesh’s Shamim Hossain finished with an unbeaten 31 off 13.
- The match was interrupted briefly due to bad light.
- The venue for the next game is Chattogram, continuing the series.
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