In the second ODI match against New Zealand in Nelson, Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar made headlines by breaking legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s 14-year-old record. Soumya’s remarkable performance included a sensational knock of 169 runs from 151 balls, with a strike rate of 111.92. During his innings, the left-handed batter smashed 22 fours and 2 sixes, showcasing his dominance against the Kiwi bowling attack in the first inning.
The 30-year-old’s innings not only helped Bangladesh post a competitive total but also allowed him to surpass Tendulkar’s milestone for the highest runs in ODIs by a player from the subcontinent in New Zealand. Sachin Tendulkar had set this record with an unbeaten 163-run knock against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2009.
Additionally, Soumya Sarkar’s innings set a new record for the highest run scored by a Bangladesh cricketer in an away ground in the ODI format.
In the match, New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first at Saxton Oval. Soumya Sarkar’s exceptional performance stood out, as none of his teammates managed to cross the 50-run mark in the first inning. Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim played a crucial role in the middle order, contributing 45 runs from 57 balls, helping Bangladesh reach a total of 291.
On the bowling front, Jacob Duffy and William O’Rourke led the New Zealand attack, both securing three-wicket hauls in their respective spells. Other bowlers like Adam Milne, Josh Clarkson, and Adithya Ashok also chipped in with one wicket each.
As the match progressed, New Zealand needed to chase down 292 runs in 50 overs to secure their second consecutive win in the three-match ODI series. The stage was set for an exciting run chase in what proved to be a noteworthy cricketing encounter.
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