Reuters, Wellington

Bangladesh completed preparations for their international series against New Zealand with a four- wicket victory over a New Zealand XI in a Twenty20 match in Hamilton on Sunday.
Bangladesh, who have lost both their one-day games against first-class sides in New Zealand, will take confidence from the result against a team that included several members of the full New Zealand side.
Former New Zealand batsman James Marshall top-scored for the New Zealand XI with 33 off 26 balls, while Scott Styris scored 29 as the hosts made 133 for seven off their 20 overs. [Read more]