Cricket: Youngest ever 100 not enough for NZ

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

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 the match at Dhaka by nine runs.

Bangladesh batted first, and a Shakib al Hasan century helped them to a total of 241.

Debutant Hamish Bennett was New Zealand's top wicket-taker with 3-44.

In reply, New Zealand lost quick wickets and were five down for 80.

Williamson, batting at five, and Grant Elliott (22) fought back, though an injury to Williamson soon 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 out in consecutive balls, and Williamson was caught on the boundary with four balls remaining.

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

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

The win gives Bangladesh a 3-0 lead in the five-match series. One match was rained out, so only game remains.

- NZPA