NZ strike back late on Day four
New Zealand stormed back into the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday, with three quick wickets to back up a set the stage for an intriguing final day.
After being on the back foot for most of the first four days, New Zealand were boosted by reducing Bangladesh to 66-3 in their second innings, at 122 by stumps.
A short-pitched barrage by the Bangladesh quicks and poor shot selection against part-time spinner Mahmudullah stopped the New Zealand first innings at 539. Santner took one fierce blow to the head from Taskin Ahmed and Neil Wagner was hit three times by Kamrul Islam drawing blood from his chin.
The tourists built on the 56-run lead to be 66 for three at stumps in their second innings with Mominul Haque not out on 10 and Tamim Iqbal out for 25.
After New Zealand resumed the fourth day at 292 for three, opener Latham batted on to 177 to ensure the follow-on mark was comfortably passed.
BJ Watling (49) and Mitchell Santner (73) reduced the deficit to less than 100, with Santner and Trent Boult (4 not out) frustrating Bangladesh with a 35-run partnership for the final wicket.
Latham, who spent 463 minutes at the crease, was trapped in front for 177 by Shakib Al Hasan.
Brief scores: Bangladesh 1st innings 595/8 decl (Shakib Al Hasan 217, Mushfiqur Rahim 159; Wagner 4/151); New Zealand 1st innings (overnight 292-3) ( J Raval 27, T Latham 177)