Cricket: Williamson century not enough for Black Caps

A debut century from Kane Williamson, the last 30 runs scored with a runner after he was injured, wasn't enough to stop Bangladesh securing a third consecutive one-day cricket victory over New Zealand today.

The 20-year-old Williamson, who became the youngest New Zealander to score a one-day international century, was the last man out in the 50th over as Bangladesh won today's match at Dhaka by nine runs.

A Shakib al Hasan century helped Bangladesh to a total of 241 batting first. Debutant Hamish Bennett was New Zealand's top wicket-taker with figures of 3-44.

In reply New Zealand lost quick wickets and were five down for 80 when captain Daniel Vettori went out.

Williamson, batting at five, and Grant Elliott gave New Zealand some chance, though an injury shortly after Elliott was out meant Ross Taylor had to run for him.

A 53-run partnership between Williamson and Nathan McCullum gave the Black Caps some chance with two overs to play.

But McCullum and Daryl Tuffey were then out in consecutive balls, and Williamson was caught on the boundary with four balls remaining.

Vettori said Bangladesh had outplayed New Zealand but they were encouraged by Williamson's knock.

"He showed a lot of us how to bat in these conditions," Vettori said.

The win gives Bangladesh an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five match series.

- NZPA