NZ vs BAN Highlights, World Cup 2023: Mitchell, Williamson guide New Zealand to third straight win

Kane Williamson marked his return to international cricket with an elegant half-century while Daryl Mitchell blazed away to a 67-ball 89 as New Zealand crushed Bangladesh by eight wickets in the ICC World Cup in Chennai. This was the Kiwis' third win in as many matches, completing the chase of 246 with plenty to spare.

Three in three for Kiwis!

New Zealand register third straight win | Move to top spot

That's it! New Zealand have done it! Third straight win for the Kiwis in this World Cup as they crush Bangladesh by 8 wickets. Chasing 246 for victory, New Zealand cross the finish line with 43 balls to spare. Daryl Mitchell wraps up the proceedings in style with a maximum over deep mid-wicket off Shoriful Islam. Mitchell and Kane Williamson (78) hit superb half-centuries on a tricky Chennai surface and made this 246 chase look like a cakewalk. Mitchell finishes on an unbeaten 89 alongside Glenn Phillips (16 not out). A tough defeat for Bangladesh as they suffer their second loss in the tournament.

NZ vs BAN Live - New Zealand a hit away now from victory!

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have now raised 40 runs off 22 balls and New Zealand are now just 6 runs away from their third consecutive win. A 13-run over from Mehidy Hasan Miraz comes to an end.

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Mitchell into fifth gear!

Daryl Mitchell has now decided to wrap up this game as quickly as possible now. He slams his second boundary in the Taskin Ahmed over. 30 more needed now as New Zealand look to better their overall net run rate.

NZ vs BAN Live - Kane Williamson has retired hurt as New Zealand reach 200-run mark!

Looks like the blow to his left thumb as forced skipper Williamson to retire. Glenn Phillips has now joined Daryl Mitchell in the middle.

ICC World Cup 2023 - Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell raise century stand to keep New Zealand on track in 246 chase

SIX! Fired down the ground! Daryl Mitchell cracks his third maximum of the chase. This time he slams a Taskin Ahmed full-length delivery straight down the ground as it clears the fence with ease. The sixer brings up the century partnership between Mitchell and Kane Williamson as well!

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 197/2 in 37.3 overs

ICC World Cup 2023 - 50 for Mitchell!

SIX and FIFTY! A terrific knock this has been from Daryl Mitchell. Brings up his fourth ODI half-century off 43 balls. Mitchell has scored at over run-a-ball through his knock and has looked absolutely untroubled. Gets to his fifty in style with a maximum off Shakib al Hasan. New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 190/2 in 36.4 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Williamson, Mitchell solid in chase

Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell keep moving along with ease in 246 chase. Both have now added 69 runs for the third wicket as Bangladesh's search for a breakthrough continues. Williamson and Mitchell have batted superbly and dealt mostly in one and twos along with the occasional boundaries. As a 3-run over from Shakib Al Hasan comes to an end, the Kiwis are now 85 runs away from victory.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 161/2 in 33 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - 150 up for New Zealand in 31 overs!

New Zealand need another 96 runs off 114 balls at 5.05 RPO

NZ vs BAN Live Score - 50 up for Williamson!

A terrific knock from Kane Williamson! Captain leading his team from the front. Williamson gets to his 43rd ODI fifty off 81 balls. His first in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Marks his return with a superb knock in this tricky 246 chase in Chennai. After missing out on the first two games, Williamson has made his presence felt. He has kept this Kiwi chase right on track. After a solid 80-run stand with Devon Conway, Williamson has now added 40 runs with Daryl Mitchell for the third wicket.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 132/2 in 28.2 overs

At halfway mark | New Zealand 123/2 | Run rate - 4.92

Kane Williamson 46* | Daryl Mitchell 14* | Partnership: 31*(29) | Shakib Al Hasan 1/34 | NZ need another 123 runs off 150 balls @ 4.92 RPO

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Terrific strike from Williamson!

SIX! Lovely footwork and superb timing! Kane Williamson at his absolute best! He advances down the track off Shakib al Hasan, gets to the pitch of the ball and slams it over the deep mid-wicket fence with ease. First maximum of the chase for Kane. New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 113/2 in 22.5 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Shakib breaks threatening stand!

OUT! Breakthrough for Bangladesh as skipper Shakib al Hasan removes Devon Conway to break the threatening 80-run stand. Conway went for the reverse-sweep off Shakib but missed the ball and got trapped in front of the stumps. The on-field umpire ruled out and Conway soon went for the review. Umpire's call! Ball-tracking confirms the impact was in line and the ball is hitting the off stump. Conway walks back for 44.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 92/2 in 20.1 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Williamson gets a lifeline on 27!

Dropped! Big miss from Bangladesh as Taskin Ahmed drops a catch of Kane Williamson at mid-wicket off Shakib Al Hasan. A difficult chance but should have been taken! Williamson advanced down the track and was looking to chip the ball over mid-wicket. The ball quickly went to the left of Taskin, who got a hand to it but failed to hold on to the ball. Williamson survives!

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 85/1 NZ in 18.2 overs

ICC World Cup 2023 - Spin from both ends now for Bangladesh!

After skipper Shakib Al Hasan's tight three-run first over, offie Mehidy Hasan is also on the money in his first. 5 singles came off the 16th over from Mehidy. Devon Conway and Kane Williamson keep the scoreboard moving for New Zealand in this 246 chase. Both have so far added 61 runs off 80 balls.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 73/1 in 16 overs

ICC World Cup 2023 - Big over for NZ!

4 1 1 2 Wd Wd 1 4 - Big over for New Zealand as Taskin Ahmed leaks 15 runs in it including a couple of boundaries. Devon Conway started the Taskin over with a cracking hit to deep mid-wicket and Kane Williamson now ends it with a boundary that came off the edge and raced to third-man.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 60/1 in 13 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - 50 up for the Kiwis!

Devon Conway and Kane Williamson steadily bring up the fifty for New Zealand in the 13th over. Bangladesh bowlers have been really good so far! Except the very occasional bad balls, they have been spot on with their lengths. The Conway and Williamson partnership has now got to 37 off 57 balls.

End of first Powerplay | New Zealand 37/1 | Run rate - 3.7

Kane Williamson 10* | Devon Conway 15* | Partnership: 25*(44) | Mustafizur Rahman 1/13 | NZ need another 209 runs off 240 balls @ 5.22 RPO

NZ vs BAN Live - Conway gets going!

FOUR! A cracking cover drive from Devon Conway! Shoriful Islam bowls length ball wide outside off and Conway hits it to the right of the mid-off fielder as it races to the fence. Second boundary in the over for Conway.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 27/1 in 7.5 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Tight start from pacers!

Five overs in the chase and New Zealand have managed just 15 runs for the loss of Rachin Ravindra. The new balls have been doing a bit off the surface from both ends and both Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam have been spot on with their lengths. Kane Williamson and Devon Conway looking cautious against the moving ball.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 15/1 in 5 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Mustafizur strikes!

OUT! Mustafizur Rahman gets the early breakthrough for Bangladesh. Got hit for a couple of boundaries from Rachin Ravindra but the seasoned pacer has the last laugh. A back of length delivery around off from Mustafizur and Rachin edges it straight Mushfiqur Rahim. Rachin walks back for 9.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: NZ 12/1 in 2.4 overs

NZ vs BAN Live - Shoriful partners up with Mustafizur

Seasoned pacer Mustafizur Rahman is spot on in his first over. Gives away just a single in it. Devon Conway is off the mark for the Kiwis. Shoriful Islam to share the second new ball with Mustafizur from the other end.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 1/0 in 1 over

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - The chase is on in Chennai!

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are in the middle to begin this 246 chase for New Zealand. Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman to start the proceedings for Bangladesh. A slip in place for Mustafizur. Conway on strike. Here we go!

New Zealand need 246 for third straight win!

New Zealand keep Bangladesh to 245/9 in Chennai!

That's it! Daryl Mitchell completes the final over of the innings as Bangladesh finish at 245 for 9 after being put into bat. The Kiwi bowlers have bowled really well to keep Bangladesh to an par total. Mushfiqur Rahim did hit a solid 66 and skipper Shakib Al Hasan to made a valuable 40 but apart from the duo there were not many substantial contributions from the other batters. Mahmudullah also hit a valuable unbeaten 41 towards the end to lift Bangladesh closer to 250. Lockie Ferguson led the way for the Black Caps, claiming there wickets. Trent Boult and Matt Henry too bagged a couple of wickets each.

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Bangladesh nine down now!

OUT! Matt Henry (10-0-58-2) strikes on the final ball of his spell as Mustafizur Rahman shoots this one straight up. Keeper Tom Latham takes an easy catch running to square-leg. Bangladesh are now nine down with final 12 balls to go! Can Mahmudullah takes his side closer to 250 with just one wicket remaining? Trent Boult to bowl the penultimate over!

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 225/9

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Final 24 balls to go!

1 0 0 0 N1 1 0 - A tight four-run over from Matt Henry comes to an end as Bangladesh batters struggle to accelerate in death overs. The Kiwi bowlers have kept things really tight in these final overs! Trent Boult now comes back into the attack with Mahmudullah and Mustafizur Rahman in the middle for Bangladesh.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 218/8 in 46 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Santner strikes!

OUT! Caught at deep square-leg. Mitchell Santner gets Taskin Ahmed for 17 on the final ball of the 45th over. Taskin goes for the heave on the leg side but is caught by Daryl Mitchell. Hits the ball straight into Daryl's hands.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 214/8

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Bangladesh eye final flourish!

SIX! Launched! Taskin Ahmed ends the Lockie Ferguson over with a massive strike over deep square-leg fence. The Taskin and Mahmudullah partnership has now got to 33. Final 36 balls to go as Bangladesh eye quick runs. Can Taskin and Mahmudullah take their side past 250? Mitchell Santner to continue from the other end for the Kiwis.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 213/7 in 44 overs

NZ vs BAN Live - 200 comes up for Bangladesh in the 42nd over!

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Launched!

SIX! A massive strike from Taskin Ahmed off Rachin Ravindra. The ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence. Rachin bowls right in the arc of Taskin and he belts the ball into the stands.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 195/7 in 40.5 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Boult returns and strikes!

OUT! Another one bites the dust! Bangladesh are now 7 down. Trent Boult comes back into the attack and strikes. Towhid Hridoy drives a Boult delivery straight to Mitchell Santner at covers. Hridoy departs for 13.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 180/7 in 37.5 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - Rahim falls for 66!

OUT! Big wicket for the Kiwis at a crucial juncture as Matt Henry knocks over Mushfiqur Rahim for 66 with a slower off-cutter. A length ball around off from Henry and Rahim was looking to hit it on the leg side. The ball keeps low as Rahim misses it completely. It crashes straight into the stumps as a valiant knock from Rahim comes to an end.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 175/6 in 35.5 overs

ICC World Cup 2023 - A boundary after 5 overs!

FOUR! A boundary for Bangladesh after 33 balls. A nice little cheeky scoop from Mushfiqur Rahim as the ball races to the fine-leg fence in no time. A length ball at stumps from Matt Henry. Rahim shuffles across and middles the ball to perfection.

NZ vs BAN Live - Kiwi bowlers keep it tight!

15 runs scored in last 4 overs! Mushfiqur Rahim (61*) and Towhid Hridoy (8*) steadily rebuild for Bangladesh after the fall of skipper Shakib Al Hasan. With no boundaries coming by in the last 4 overs, both have been busy rotating strike. A 6-run comeback over from Matt Henry comes to an end.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 167/5 in 34 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Lockie breaks 96-run stand

OUT! Caught by keeper Tom Latham! Bangladesh lose skipper Shakib Al Hasan for 40. Lockie Ferguson breaks the 96-run threatening stand between Shakib and Mushfiqur Rahim. Lockie bowls a short ball at Shakib at the stumps and the Bangladesh skipper was looking to pull the ball on the on-side. Gets the top edge and the ball shoots straight up. Latham runs to square-leg and completes an easy catch.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 152/5 in 29.4 overs

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Shakib takes on Rachin!

FOUR! SIX! Shakib Al Hasan goes after Rachin Ravindra straight after the drinks break. He twice charges down the track against Rachin and finds the fence on both the occasions. A four straight down the ground followed by a maximum over the deep mid-wicket fence.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 145/4 in 28.5 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - 50 for Rahim!

FOUR and FIFTY! Mushfiqur Rahim raises his 48th ODI fifty with his 7th boundary. Lockie Ferguson starts his sixth over with a short and wide delivery outside off and Rahim once again upper-cuts over the point fielder. One bounce and over the ropes! Rahim raises his fifty off just 52 balls.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 130/4 in 27.1 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score - SIX! Bang!

SIX! A cracking strike from Mushfiqur Rahim to end the Lockie Ferguson over. Short and wide outside off from Ferguson and Rahim upper cuts it over deep-backward point for a maximum. Rahim moves to 46*. Rachin Ravindra to continue from the other end for New Zealand.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 124/4 in 26 overs

At halfway mark | Bangladesh 118/4 | Run rate - 4.72

Mushfiqur Rahim 40* | Shakib Al Hasan 21* | Partnership: 62*(78)

New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Shakib, Rahim keep the scoreboard moving steadily

8 runs scored in the last couple of overs as Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim keep the scoreboard moving. The Kiwi bowlers haven't allowed to score them freely but both have rotated the strike pretty well. After a 4-run over from Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult bowls another decent 4-run over.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 114/4 in 24 overs

NZ vs BAN Live - Shakib, Rahim raise 50 stand!

Edged and FOUR! 50-run partnership comes up between Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim as the duo lead Bangladesh's recovery. Trent Boult bowls a back of length delivery outside off and and Rahim was looking to guide it to third-man. Gets the outside edge and the ball races to the fence.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: 106/4 in 21.5 overs

NZ vs BAN: FOUR!

FOUR! Mushfiqur sends Matt Henry towards third man fence. Bangladesh 89/4 in 19.5 overs

NZ vs BAN Live Score

Superb over for New Zealand. Mitchell Santner bowled a maiden. Bangladesh 78/4 in 17 overs.

NZ vs BAN Live: SIX! FOUR!

SIX! FOUR! Mushfiqur smashes Glenn Phillips over mid wicket fence and then guides the bowlers towards third man. What a batting from the experienced batter. Bangladesh 73/4 in 15 overs.

NZ vs BAN

Mushfiqur Rahim comes to the crease

New Zealand vs Bangladesh: WICKET!

WICKET! Glenn Phillips removes Najmul Hossain Shanto for 7. BANGLADESH 56/4 in 12.1 overs vs NEW ZEALAND.

NZ vs BAN Live Score

Shakib Al Hasan comes to the crease

NZ vs BAN Live: WICKET!

WICKET!Lockie Ferguson strikes again, Mehidy Hasan Miraz falls for 30 runsBANGLADESH 56/3 in 11.4 overs vs NEW ZEALAND