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Kyle Jamieson did not have a wicket in the comfortable win against Bangladesh on Saturday, but his contribution to a balanced bowling performance by the Black Caps was not lost on Trent Boult.
ODI king Boult, the world’s number one bowler in the 50-plus format, won 4-27 in a typically strong performance, but Jamieson’s ability to block tourist hitters with his line and rebound it was a sign of his growing maturity after a bumpy T20 series against Australia.
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Kyle Jamieson reacts after nearly taking a wicket against Bangladesh at University Oval in Dunedin on Saturday.
“I think Kyle is off to a stellar start to his international career,” said Boult.
“Cue ball cricket can be a cheeky format at times. You think you’re on top for a minute and things can go backwards pretty fast.
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“But the guy has a tremendous work ethic and is a great asset to New Zealand cricket.
“He’s six feet tall and he can throw 140 km / h and he can also hit a little bit.
“I know he’s really enjoying the challenge that comes with bowling under a little pressure, but I thought about the way the guys held out today, and even [Mitch] Santner came up with some key terrain, it was quite satisfying. “
For the record, Jamieson finished 0-25, but those numbers don’t really tell the full story. He conceded just two limits in his eight overs and was the cheapest pitcher until a late-inning six blew up his numbers a bit.
He found good length and let his height do the rest, annoying hitters at times with rebounds even on fuller deliveries.
The wicket seemed to have a bit of life to it and, curiously, Boult said Dunedin was an “improved” surface for rapids.
“I think the wicket is improving a lot,” said man of the match Boult.
“He’s got good pace, good rebounding and I guess those balls that are still coming up as they go past batters and into gloves are any fast bowler’s dream.”
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Trent Boult celebrates the wicket of Bangladesh captain and starter Tamim Iqbal.
Bangladeshi bowler Taskin Ahmed experienced the pressure the Black Caps built from the other side, lamenting after the game that Bangladesh really needed a goal of at least “260-270” to get a shot at University Oval.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t get off to a good start with hitting,” he said. “If we score 260-270 that could be a different story … but 132, the [Black Caps] I have nothing to do.”
The Black Caps will now move to Hagley Park on Tuesday with the bowling plan to close out the series against a team that is now 0-27 in New Zealand.
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Fans snap photos of Kyle Jamieson after the Black Caps’ big win against Bangladesh.
“I thought the guys put the ball in a nice area and we talked about that as a group about keeping the pressure on and not letting the opposition get away from us,” Boult said.
“It was nice to restrict them and keep the grounds flowing during the entries.
“It was a good bowling performance overall.”
