Generally, Mushfiqur Rahim's mood depends on his on-field performances and, known for his sheer determination and eagerness to play every game for Bangladesh, it was a welcome sight for the team management to see the wicketkeeper-batsman back in action again.

With one final blow off the last ball of the innings, Ross Taylor completed his 17th century for New Zealand, setting a record for ODI cricket at Hagley Oval today.

Bangladesh would be hoping to wrap up New Zealand first innings early on in the fourth day as sunny weather has rfeturned to Christchurch after the third day's play was completely lost to rain.

Bangladesh have been warned to expect a fresh barrage of short-pitched deliveries when the second Test against New Zealand starts in Christchurch on Friday.

Tom Latham scored 137 as New Zealand posted a massive 341, their highest ODI total against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman bowled in the Hagley Oval wicket with good pace today.

In a day of allround performance by the Kiwis, Lankans appear weaker both with their bats and the ball.