Dhaka, May 22 -- Openers Naim Sheikh and Saif Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh A reached 225-4 on Day 1 of the second four-day against New Zealand A at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

The day was truncated by rain and only 57.3 overs were possible as Bangladesh established its dominance in a bid to draw the two-match series. The home side suffered a 70-run defeat to New Zealand A in the first game.

Naim made a team-best 82 off 94, smashing 10 fours and two sixes while Saif scored 51.Electing to bat first, Bangladesh A made a solid start thanks to Naim and his fellow opener Anamul Haque Bijoy. The duo added 130 runs for the opening stand after which Bijoy was dismissed for 48, missing his fifty by two runs. Nai...