DHAKA, May 16, 2025 (BSS)—Visiting New Zealand A hurled the baton on Bangladesh A on Day 3 of the first four-day game, thanks to a brilliant century of Nick Kelly at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.

Kelly was not out on 196 ball-117 with 13 fours and three sixes as New Zealand A ended the Day 3 on 216-5, taking their overall lead to 204.

Bangladesh resumed the day at 249-8 and were able to add just 19 runs before being all out for 268. That gave them only a 12-run first innings lead as New Zealand A compiled 256 before being all out.

However, New Zealand A quickly regained the control with captain and opener Joe Carter giving an apt support to Kelly after Rhys Mariu was dismissed cheaply.

Carter scored 58 and the duo added 115-run for the second wicket stand to keep the side’s nose ahead. 

Off spinner Nayeem Hasan  broke the partnership, dismissing Carter and the Bangladesh spinners ruled the rooster as they made inroads at regular intervals.

But Kelly was unfazed, playing with unwavering resolve to keep the scoreboard rotating. Mitchell Hay was batting on 11 with Kelly at stumps.

Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad claimed 3-51 for Bangladesh A. The spinners’ role will be crucial on Day 4, what is the final day of the game, if Bangladesh A want to get a positive result.