January 6, 2017 10:21 PM

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New Zealand beat Bangladesh to lead series

New Zealand coasted to a 47-run win in the second Twenty20 against Bangladesh at Mount Maunganui today. Sent in to bat, the hosts posted a daunting 195 for 7. In reply, Bangladesh were all out for 148 in the 19th over.For New Zealand, Colin Munro produced a masterclass of controlled aggression to smash 101 off 54 balls. The comprehensive victory gave New Zealand an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, and follows their 3-0 sweep of the 50-over matches. The third and final match in the series is again at Bay Oval on Sunday, to be followed by Tests in Wellington and Christchurch.

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