First Test tantalisingly poised

Oct 20, 2008

Abdur Razzak was the first wicket to fall on the fourth day, but he contributed a valuable 18•AFP

The Bangladesh innings folded for 242, when part-time bowler Aaron Redmond had Mortaza stumped•AFP

He was ably assisted by Jesse Ryder as the two looked to put New Zealand in a strong position•AFP

But it was Mashrafe Mortaza's throw from third man that ran out Jesse Ryder just before stumps to set up an interesting fifth day•AFP

Mashrafe Mortaza, who made 44, added 40 with Razzak and a further 22 with Shahadat Hossain, the No.11 batsman, to set New Zealand a tough target of 317•AFP

The New Zealand batsman were off to a solid start chasing 317, but Razzak bowled Jamie How with the score on 55•AFP

It was turning out to be a luckless day for the Bangladesh bowlers. Shahadat Hossain here appealing unsuccessfully against Aaron Redmond•AFP

Redmond however was cautious, continuing on the defensive from the first innings •AFP

Aaron Redmond brought up his 50 with two consecutive boundaries off Shahadat Hossain•AFP