Those bails go flying again

Feb 13, 2019

New Zealand started the series opener strongly, dismissing Bangladesh's top order cheaply•Getty Images

Liton Das was beaten by Matt Henry•Getty Images

Mohammad Saifuddin gave him company during the 84-run stand•Getty Images

Martin Guptill came back from injury with a reasonably meager chase in sight•Getty Images

In the absence of Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh had to resort to plenty of part-time bowling, with Sabbir Rahman one of their options•Getty Images

It was Trent Boult's early swing that troubled yet another visiting team•Getty Images

Mushfiqur Rahim was struck on his helmet by a bouncer, but resumed soon as there was no damage done•Getty Images

Mithun's 62 eventually lifted Bangladesh to 232•Getty Images

He took his time settling down but dug in to bring up his 15th ODI ton•Getty Images

Mohammad Mithun dug in for a stable half-century•Getty Images

Mashrafe Mortaza didn't have close to par when he came out to defend the total•AFP

Henry Nicholls raised his bat after getting to his maiden fifty in his new role as ODI opener•Getty Images