Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh suffered a chastening defeat in the opening one-day international against New Zealand, squandering what had appeared a manageable chase to lose by 26 runs.

Having won the toss at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, New Zealand chose to bat first. The visitors compiled a competitive 247 for eight, but the total looked within Bangladesh's reach on a familiar surface.

Yet the hosts' pursuit never gathered lasting momentum, as the batting line-up once again betrayed a lack of composure and conviction under pressure.

The Black Caps remained disciplined with the ball, steadily tightening their grip on the contest as Bangladesh's innings unravelled.

The result hands New Zealand an early advan...