Bangladesh completed a historic away Test win against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, snapping the 17-match unbeaten streak at home, reports ICC.
The world was effusive in praise for the Tigers and we take a look at some of the best reactions.
The visitors chased down a target of 40 after bowling out New Zealand for 169 – led by a fiery spell from Ebadot Hossain. Bangladesh had not previously won any of their 43 matches in New Zealand across all three formats, while the result also ends the Kiwis' eight-series home win streak that stretched back to 2017.
Records broken by Bangladesh:
First win against New Zealand in New Zealand (in any format)
First Test win over New Zealand (16th attempt)
First Test win over a top-five ICC-ranked team away from home
6th win away from in 61 Tests
Ended New Zealand's eight-series winning run on home soil (2017-present)
Ended New Zealand's 17-match unbeaten run in home Tests
After the win, many players – past and present lavished praises on Bangladesh. Here are a few of them.
Any talk of @BLACKCAPS taking this test match lightly is rubbish. @BCBtigers won a nice toss and played a great test. Congratulations to @BCBtigers and staff on making history. Really looking forward to the second test.
— Stephen Fleming (@SPFleming7) January 5, 2022
Few things more inspiring in sport than the victory of the underdog.
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 5, 2022
What a moment for @BCBtigers congratulations, and take a bow ???? #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/EkY5WDXahj
What a way to start the year for bangladesh cricket. Big congratulations to captain, players and coaching staff.
— Shakib Al Hasan (@Sah75official) January 5, 2022
Outstanding performance by our fast bowler and equally well played by all the batsmen. Enjoy the day. You guys deserves all the credit.
— Shakib Al Hasan (@Sah75official) January 5, 2022
Congratulations @BCBtigers?? for creating history in Mount Maunganui! To win the Test by 8 wickets and register their first-ever Test win over New Zealand is inspirational and an incredible achievement. I am sure this win will be cherished for a long time. #NZvsBan pic.twitter.com/oSAnlAkzbI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 5, 2022
Brilliant Bangladesh .. ??????????????????#NZvBAN
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2022
?????? https://t.co/605Askki53
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2022
Little late, but I love firsts. @BCBtigers were brilliant in their fist every test victory over the @BLACKCAPS in New Zealand.
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) January 5, 2022
Interrupted preparations even add to the exceptional performance. #NZvBAN
Congratulations @BCBtigers For Historic Victory against @BLACKCAPS….. Well played ??#NZvBD
— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) January 5, 2022
What a moment for @BCBtigers great achievement ? #NZvsBan brilliant game of test cricket ?
— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) January 5, 2022
Great win for @BCBtigers really impressive
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) January 5, 2022
What a golden day for @BCBtigers today! History has been created. Congratulations to everyone on this amazing win over @BLACKCAPS. #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/hKWGp0HUnM
— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) January 5, 2022
Fabulous by @BCBtigers #nzvban Completely out playing @BLACKCAPS in NZ is not easy .. Outstanding indeed ..a win to cherish .Congratulations
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 5, 2022
Incredible advertisement for the health of Test ?. Bangladesh breaks New Zealand's run of 17 Tests unbeaten at home!!! #NZvsBan #BANvsNZ pic.twitter.com/4NwcRiSCNn
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) January 5, 2022
One of the greatest upsets of all time?@Yas_Wisden and @Ben_Wisden react to Bangladesh's historic victory against World Test Champions New Zealand, after the world's No.1 Test side were beaten by 8 wickets in their own backyard.#NZvBAN
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) January 5, 2022
This is absolutely sensational stuff! I was part of the Banglawash in 2010 over @BLACKCAPS but this over the Test World Champs in NZ is something else! Huge praise to all @BCBtigers. WELL DONE TIGERS!!!
— Ian Pont ?? (@Ponty100mph) January 5, 2022
Amra Korbo Joy!#NZvBD https://t.co/wGNr00TMxU
I hope Ottis & Russell have learned the words! https://t.co/cUihOMMR2h
— Ian Pont ?? (@Ponty100mph) January 5, 2022
Many Congratulations to @BCBtigers on making history today beating @BLACKCAPS for their first ever Test win over New Zealand! The world game needs this! #BewareTheTigers #Bangladesh
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) January 5, 2022
Wow, what a performance by the Tigers! Congrats to @BCBTigers and their millions of fans for this incredible win! #NZvsBan pic.twitter.com/jBuy58RIkh
— Earl R. Miller (@USAmbBangladesh) January 5, 2022
Fabulous. Congratulations ???? https://t.co/Tvf3tQfIxI
— Gary Lineker ? (@GaryLineker) January 5, 2022
New Zealand, the reigning World Test Championship winners, will now hope to level the two-match series in the second Test beginning on January 9 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. For Bangladesh, it will be a massive opportunity to seal a historic series victory.