<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Bangladesh lost the third and final ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand by seven wickets with 91 balls to spare on Tuesday in Dhaka.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>With this victory, New Zealand clinched the series 2-0, marking Bangladesh's first home series loss to the Blackcaps in over a decade and a half.</div><div><br></div><div>Opting to bat first, Bangladesh managed a below-par total of 171 runs in 34.4 overs, with Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scoring with 76 runs.</div><div>For New Zealand, Adam Milne claimed four wickets, conceding 34 runs.</div><div><br></div><div>In response, New Zealand chased down the target of 172 in 34.5 overs.</div><div><br></div><div>Shoriful Islam secured two early wickets, but it wasn't enough to halt the Blackcaps' progress. Will Young contributed 70, while Henry Nicholls remained unbeaten with 50.</div><div><br></div><div>This series serves as Bangladesh's final preparation ahead of the World Cup, leaving the Tigers with the memory of a series defeat to overcome as they head into the tournament. - UNB</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>