Guptill’s 2nd ton helps NZ seal ODI series

Christchurch, February 16

A rejuvenated Martin Guptill wound back the clock with his second century in as many games as a clinical New Zealand clinched their ODI series against Bangladesh. 

The long-serving opener rated his 118 as a more satisfying knock than the unbeaten 117 when he returned to form in the first match against Bangladesh. 

New Zealand comfortably knocked off their 227-run target for the loss of two wickets and with 13.5 overs to spare. Guptill cut, drove and pulled the Bangladesh attack apart as New Zealand cruised to victory and went 2-0 up in the three-match series. Guptill scored freely with 14 fours and four sixes from the 88 deliveries he faced. After rolling Bangladesh for 226, Guptill made a flying start in New Zealand’s reply as they passed through 10 overs at 59/1 while Bangladesh were 32/2 at the same stage. — AFP

Brief Scores: Bangladesh: 226 all out in 49.4 overs (Mohammad Mithun 57, Sabbir Rahman 43; L Ferguson 3/43, J Neesham 2/21; New Zealand: 229/2 in 36.1 overs (M Guptill 118, K Williamson 65; Mustafizur Rahman 2/42)