Chittagong: Banglades staged a late fightback against New Zealand to set up an intriguing finish to the first Test after the tourists batted sensible in the second innings here on Monday. Opener Aaron Redmond 60* (192b, 8x4) and Jesse Ryder 38 (101b, 4x4) had put New Zealand in a commanding position through their 90-run second wicket partnership before the home team ran Ryder out as the tourists finished the fourth day at 145 for two.

NZ, chasing 317 to win, put up a remarkable batting display to change the complexion of the game before the last minute dismissal left the match in balance. New Zealand skipper night watch man Daniel Vettori was the other unbeaten batsman with nought.

The tourist need another 172 runs to win or bat out the 90 overs to draw the match on Tuesday. Bangladesh, who made 242 runs in their second innings earlier in the day, failed to match the first innings spark their bowling on a weary pitch which offered little bounce.

Earlier Bangladesh each 242 from overnight score 184/8 and set the target 317 for New Zealand. They need eight more wickets for their first win over a major Test playing nation. They won only one Test against Zimbabwe in Chittagong in 2005.

Brief Score: New Zealand 171 and 145 for 2 (Redmond 62*) need another 172 runs to beat Bangladesh 245 and 242

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