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Bangladesh have clinched their maiden Test victory over New Zealand at home beating the visitors by 150 runs on the fifth day of the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
With the historic win, the Tigers have taken a 1-0 series lead in the two-match Test series.
According to UNB, New Zealand faltered early, losing wickets at regular intervals while chasing a target of 332 runs in the fourth innings
Daryl Mitchell showed resilience with a score of 58, while Tim Southee contributed 34 as the team faced a formidable bowling attack from Bangladesh.
Taijul Islam picked up a ten-wicket haul in a Test match for the second time.
This victory signifies Bangladesh's second Test win against New Zealand, with the previous one achieved last year at Mount Maunganui.
This match marks Bangladesh's initiation into the new cycle of the World Test Championship with a triumphant start.
The next Test match will begin on December 6 in Dhaka.