Cricket: NZ set 317 for victory against Bangladesh

Bangladesh have been dismissed for 242 in their second innings on day four of the first cricket test against New Zealand in Chittagong today, setting the tourists 317 for victory at the Divisional Stadium.

Resuming on 184 for eight with a lead of 258, Bangladesh extended their advantage as allrounder Mashrafe Mortaza advanced from five to 44 before he was stumped by Brendon McCullum to give Aaron Redmond his first test wicket, 15 minutes before the scheduled lunch break.

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori ended with four for 74 to give him nine wickets for the match.

- NZPA