Chittagong: Left-hander Mehrab Hossain capped his return to international cricket with a maiden half-century to help Bangladesh recover in the opening Test against New Zealand. He was on 79 not out to lift Bangladesh from 44-4 during fifth wicket stand of 139 with Mushfiqur Rahim (59 not out) to take the hosts to 183-4 at close on the opening day.

Mehrah, who played in second Test only. In morning Bangla skipper Mohammad Ashraful won the toss and decided to bat first. But 1st ball of second bowled by IE O'Brien Junaid Siddique left before with open his account. Tamim Iqbal and Rajin Saleh added 34 for second wicket in 31.1 over it is very slow partnership, break Newzealand skipper Vettori.

Brief Score: Bangladesh 183 for 4 (Mehrab 79*, Mushfiqur 59*) v New Zealand.

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