India, April 28 -- Tawhid Hridoy's half-century led Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory against New Zealand to open their T20 international series on Monday.

Hridoy finished 51 not out from 27 balls, including two fours and three sixes. He shared a 57-run partnership with Parvez Hossain and another 49 with Shamim Hossain in an unbeaten fifth wicket to help Bangladesh race to victory.

New Zealand posted a challenging 182-6, after 51 apiece from Dane Cleaver and opener Katene Clarke, and appeared set for victory as its bowlers checked Bangladesh top order batters, leaving the hosts 77-3 in the 11th over.

But Hridoy's calculated aggression helped Bangladesh reach 183-4 with 12 balls to spare.

Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, the only holdover from ...