NEW DELHI: New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi etched his name in the record books during the third T20I against the Bangladesh national cricket team in Dhaka on Saturday. Sodhi became New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket after taking his 165th wicket in the shortest format, surpassing former pacer Tim Southee.
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Munaf Patel questions the appointment of Morne Morkel, Sitanshu KotakThe historic moment came at the Shere Bangla National Stadium when Sodhi dismissed Shamim Hossain during Bangladesh’s innings in the rain-shortened contest. The match was reduced to 15 overs a side due to rain interruption, but Sodhi still managed to reach the milestone and further cement his reputation as one of New Zealand’s best T20 bowlers.Bangladesh struggled to piece together a partnership and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 14.2 overs. Captain Litton Das played an attacking knock of 26 off 17 balls while Towhid Hridoy top-scored with 33 off 24 deliveries. However, the home side conceded goals at regular intervals and never recovered from a shaky start.New Zealand’s bowling unit put in a disciplined performance with Josh Clarkson proving to be the standout player after claiming three wickets for just nine runs in two overs. Nathan Smith and Ben Sears chipped in with two wickets each, while Sodhi finished with figures of 1/22 from his three overs.The Blackcaps entered the match 1-0 up in the series after Bangladesh won the opening T20I while the second match was washed out due to rain. And despite losing wickets at regular intervals, New Zealand managed to chase down the target within 11.4 overs, winning the match by six wickets and subsequently clinching the series.
