The T20I series concluded with a 1-1 draw, as New Zealand won the third and final match by 17 runs (D/L method) at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday (December 31).

According to espncrickinfo, Mitchell Santner and James Neesham saved New Zealand the blushes by helping the hosts crawl back from 49 for 5 to seal victory in a low-scoring match.

Bangladesh finished on a below-par 110 courtesy Santner's 4 for 16 through the middle overs, but the bowling of Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam led a fightback. When Neesham and Santner joined hands, the early wickets had put New Zealand behind the DLS par score, but their unbeaten 37-ball 46 partnership dragged them ahead.

Rain arrived with New Zealand's innings back on course - needing only 16 more runs in 5.2 overs. They were adjudicated winners by 17 runs (DLS method) once the rain settled in.

Earlier, Bangladesh won the first game by 5 wickets in Napier to take a 1-0 lead before heavy rain forced the second game between hosts New Zealand and Bangladesh to be called off Friday, with the home team on 72-2 after 11 overs.

BDST: 0951 HRS, DEC 31, 2023
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