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Bangladesh fought back with quick wickets of centurion Kane Williamson and Brendon McCullum towards the end of the first day's play at Chittagong to restrict New Zealand to 280 for five on Wednesday.
Peter Fulton and Kane Williamson hit half-centuries as New Zealand moved towards a big score in the first Test against Bangladesh. Opener Fulton hit a patient 73 off 198 balls and Williamson was unbeaten on 71 as the Black Caps reached a commanding 186 for two by tea on the opening day at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium.
New Zealand scored 93 in the first session losing the wicket of Hamish Rutherford agianst Bangladesh in the first Test match against Bangladesh at Chittagong on Wednesday. As many as 35 overs were bowled in the first session with spinners bowling bulk of the overs on a slow wicket.
Bangladesh take on strong New Zealand outfit in the first Test of two-match series starting at Chittagong on Wednesday.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to bat against host Bangladesh in the first Test at Chittagong on Wednesday.
Test cricket's under-achievers New Zealand and Bangladesh will strive to resurrect their fortunes after a dismal run when they open a two-match series in Chittagong on Wednesday.
New Zealand has done well in the last 10 months under the proactive leadership of Brendon McCullum who replaced Ross Taylor in controversial circumstances.
New Zealand are prepared to face a barrage of spin when they begin their first Test series in Bangladesh in five years next week, hoping their strength in seam bowling will see them through.
Bangladesh on Wednesday ended left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak's two-year absence from the Test squad by naming him for next week's first Test against New Zealand in Chittagong.