How the world reacted to Bangladesh's historic win against New Zealand
The visitors chased down a target of 40 after bowling out New Zealand for 169 – led by a fiery spell from Ebadot Hossain.
Bangladesh had not previously won any of their 43 matches in New Zealand across all three formats, while the result also ends the Kiwis' eight-series home win streak that stretched back to 2017.
Records broken by Bangladesh:
- First win against New Zealand in New Zealand (in any format)
- First Test win over New Zealand (16th attempt)
- First Test win over a top-five ICC-ranked team away from home
- 6th win away from in 61 Tests
- Ended New Zealand's eight-series winning run on home soil (2017-present)
- Ended New Zealand's 17-match unbeaten run in home Tests
After the win, many players – past and present lavished praises on Bangladesh. Here are a few of them.
Any talk of @BLACKCAPS taking this test match lightly is rubbish. @BCBtigers won a nice toss and played a great test. Congratulations to @BCBtigers and staff on making history. Really looking forward to the second test.
— Stephen Fleming (@SPFleming7) January 5, 2022
Few things more inspiring in sport than the victory of the underdog.
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 5, 2022
What a moment for @BCBtigers congratulations, and take a bow 🙌🏻👏🏻 #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/EkY5WDXahj
Well done @BCBtigers, to win against the WTC champions is an awesome effort. Also hope they realise what they can achieve when they play on some good wickets which help both batters and bowlers.
— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 5, 2022
Congratulations.#BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/5bHUhdN0h8
What a way to start the year for bangladesh cricket. Big congratulations to captain, players and coaching staff.
— Shakib Al Hasan (@Sah75official) January 5, 2022
Winning in New Zealnd is tough for any touring side. Well done on this mountainous achievement at the mount maunganui! Congratulations @BCBtigers
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 5, 2022
What a golden day for @BCBtigers today! History has been created. Congratulations to everyone on this amazing win over @BLACKCAPS. #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/hKWGp0HUnM
— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) January 5, 2022
Little late, but I love firsts. @BCBtigers were brilliant in their fist every test victory over the @BLACKCAPS in New Zealand.
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) January 5, 2022
Interrupted preparations even add to the exceptional performance. #NZvBAN
Congratulations @BCBtigers For Historic Victory against @BLACKCAPS….. Well played 👏🏼#NZvBD
— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) January 5, 2022
Great win for @BCBtigers really impressive
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) January 5, 2022
New Zealand, the reigning World Test Championship winners, will now hope to level the two-match series in the second Test beginning on January 9 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. For Bangladesh, it will be a massive opportunity to seal a historic series victory.
