Guptill helps NZ clinch ODI series vs Bangladesh

Martin Guptill produced his second century in as many games as New Zealand wrapped up their one-day series against Bangladesh with an eight-wicket win in Christchurch. It followed a similar eight-wicket victory in game one of the three-match series when Guptill cracked 117 not out. This time the opener cut, drove and pulled his way to 118, his 16th ODI century, as New Zealand knocked off their 227-run target for the loss of two wickets. After rolling Bangladesh for 226, Guptill made a flying start in New Zealand’s reply as they passed through 10 overs at 59 for one. Mustafizur Rahman claimed the early wicket of Henry Nicholls for 14, leaving Kane Williamson to partner Guptill in a 143-run stand for the second wicket. When Guptill went in similar fashion to Nicholls New Zealand were 188 for two. Williamson and Ross Taylor then guided the side home. Brief scores: Bangladesh 226 all out in 49.4 overs (Mithun 57, Ferguson 3/43); New Zealand: 229/2 in 36.1 overs (Guptill 118, Williamson 65*)