Gazi caps rain-curtailed day

Oct 12, 2013

With Bangladesh resuming on 380 for 7, their first target was to eliminate the 89-run deficit. But just four overs later, their hopes took a hit as Trent Boult trapped Abdur Razzak in front•AFP

Gazi went from strength to strength, and reached a maiden half-century, which he celebrated in the manner a player would after reaching a hundred•AFP

New Zealand started well in their second dig, with Hamish Rutherford and Peter Fulton putting on 48. After Rutherford fell, Fulton and Kane Williamson carried on, but rain soon intervened, courtesy of the impending Phailin cyclone, which brought an early end to the day's play•AFP

In came Robiul Islam, and Sohag Gazi, who was resuming overnight on 28, found a usefull ally as the pair built a 105-run partnership which frustrated the New Zealand bowlers•AFP

Gazi continued to resist the New Zealand bowlers, as the lead was soon taken when Bangladesh crossed 469•AFP

After being at the crease for 159 balls, Gazi broke new ground as he reached his first century in Tests. After reaching the mark, he unleashed a primordial scream, with some rather exuberant celebrations following after. However, he was unable to carry on as Rubel Hossain's wicket ended the innings on 501•AFP