In their pursuit of a target of 246 runs, New Zealand faced an early setback when the newly appointed opener Rachin Ravindra was dismissed. However, Kane Williamson and Devon Conway managed to form a solid partnership, stabilizing the innings and guiding them to a score of 37/1 by the end of the powerplay.
Bangladesh, eager to take wickets, felt the pressure and opted for a DRS (Decision Review System) call in their attempt to dismiss Conway, ultimately squandering a valuable review.
During the 13th over, Taskin Ahmed delivered a short ball down the leg side. Conway tried to play a glance shot but failed to make contact with the ball. The umpire deemed it a wide, though there was a subdued appeal for a catch behind the wicket.
An intriguing twist in the story unfolded when Mehidy Hasan, stationed at backward point, claimed to have heard a noise. Taskin appeared unsure, and the wicket-keeper, Mushfiqur Rahim, displayed no interest in the appeal.
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Nonetheless, Mehidy’s unwavering belief, combined with Taskin’s uncertainty, eventually compelled a hesitant Shakib Al Hasan to request a review. However, the UltraEdge technology revealed a flat line, confirming a distinct gap between the bat and glove.
