Rawalpindi, Feb 24 (PTI) Michael Bracewell bagged four wickets as New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to a modest 236/9 despite skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's 77 in their Champions Trophy match here on Monday.

Bangladesh made a strong start to reach 64/1 in the 12th over but kept losing wickets regularly after New Zealand opted to bowl.

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Bracewell accounted for Tanzid Hasan (24), Mushfiqur Rahim (2), Mahmudullah (4) and Bangladesh's last match centurion Towhid Hridoy (7) to return an impactful 10-0-26-4.

Jaker Ali did well to make a late 45 whereas the lanky Kiwi pacer William O'Rourke took 2/48.

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Brief Scores:

Bangladesh 236/9 in 50 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 77, Jaker Ali 45; Michael Bracewell 4/26, William O'Rourke 2/48) vs New Zealand.

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