Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh reached 51 for two after 10 overs in pursuit of a 248-run target against New Zealand, following a brief top-order collapse sparked by fast bowler Nathan Smith.

New Zealand posted 247 for eight in their allotted 50 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first, anchored by half-centuries from Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft.

In the chase, Bangladesh encountered immediate trouble in the fourth over. Smith bowled opener Tanzid Hasan for two and dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto for a first-ball duck on consecutive deliveries, leaving the hosts at 21 for two.

Saif Hassan, unbeaten on 18, and wicketkeeper Litton Das, not out on 15, navigated Bangladesh through the remainder of the initial overs without ...