Taylor’s ultimate check wicket seals New Zealand victory

New Zealand’s resolution to implement the follow-on denied Taylor, who made 28 of their first innings complete of 521-6 declared, the possibility to bat once more.

Bangladesh managed 126 within the first innings and had been 278-9 within the third day’s ultimate session when New Zealand skipper Tom Latham tossed the ball to Taylor.

The part-time spinner despatched down two dot balls earlier than inducing a skyer from Ebadot Hossain and Latham took a tumbling catch at midwicket to make sure a successful farewell for the previous New Zealand captain.

The victory margin may have been greater however for Liton Das’ counter-attacking 102 for Bangladesh, who had shocked the world check champions within the opening match in Mount Maunganui.

“It is a good way to complete,” mentioned Taylor, New Zealand’s most prolific check batsman with 7,683 runs, which embrace 19 lots of, from 112 matches with a median of 44.66.

“I wished to complete with a win and the blokes undoubtedly gave it to me.

“It was an emotional sport for me and my household … it was good to get the win,” added the 37-year-old, who will play his final restricted overs internationals in opposition to Australia and the Netherlands in the course of the house summer time.

Smarting from their shock eight-wicket loss within the opening check, New Zealand enforced the follow-on earlier than their seamers ensured victory.

“The bowlers did a bloody good job on a tiring wicket,” Latham mentioned.

“Ross Taylor rocked up and took the final wicket. He has been there for 17 years … been such an necessary member of the group.”

Latham, whose 252 earned him the man-of-the-match award, took a surprising catch at second slip to dismiss Mohammad Naim as Bangladesh began to unravel.

Neil Wagner subjected the vacationers’ batsmen to a bouncer barrage and was rewarded with figures of 3-77, whereas Kyle Jamieson claimed 4-82.

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque (37) and Nurul Hasan (36) couldn’t convert their begins into large knocks however Liton scored freely to carry up his second check hundred in 106 balls.

“I am actually pleased with the primary check, however the second check was disappointing,” Mominul mentioned.

Devon Conway was adjudged man-of-the-series for smashing two lots of in three innings.