Bangladesh (BAN) vs New Zealand (NZ) 1st Test, Day 3: Live Score and Updates from Sylhet

11:08 IST:

Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls, the stalwarts of the New Zealand middle order, now find themselves at the crease, tasked with navigating the turning deliveries of the Bangladeshi spinners. The loss of the openers has undeniably shifted the balance, and the upcoming session promises to be crucial for New Zealand as they seek to build a substantial partnership. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has executed their bowling plans to perfection. Shoriful Islam set the tone with a disciplined spell, and the spin duo of Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam capitalized on the early breakthroughs. The Tigers’ meticulous bowling strategy has put them in a good position, and as the teams head into the lunch break, the question lingers: Can New Zealand resurrect their innings, or will Bangladesh’s spinners continue to weave their magic in the upcoming sessions? The stage is set for a riveting post-lunch session which will begin at 11.40 am IST (6.10 pm GMT), where the baton of control is poised to change hands, and the ebb and flow of Test cricket will once again take centre stage in this absorbing contest.