Dhaka, April 17 -- New Zealand pulled off a 26-run win over Bangladesh in the first ODI match of the bilateral series held at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.

Opting to bat first, the Tom Latham-led Kiwi side lost their first wicket early when Nick Kelly went to the pavillion in the seventh over. He made just seven runs in 23 balls with the help of one boundary.

Henry Nicholls added 73 runs for the second wicket with Will Young. Rishad Hossain broke their partnership in the 22nd over. Young made 30 runs off 42 balls, including a couple of boundaries.

Captain Latham added 33 runs with Nicholls before Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled him for 14 runs.

Youngster Muhammad Abbas replaced him at the crease and added 14 runs to the team'...