Jacobs lights up NZ to level T20 series vs Bangladesh

New Zealand chased a revised target of 103 in 15 overs after a rain‑cut game. Down 25-3, the hosts were rescued by Bevon Jacobs’ unbeaten 62 off 31, taking them to 104-4 in 11.4 overs. Bangladesh collapsed to 102, with Shoriful Islam taking 3-19. afrikasportnews.co.za

Jacobs’ knock included five fours and three sixes, with a final boundary and six sealing the win. New Zealand’s Josh Clarkson claimed 3-9, and Ish Sodhi became the Kiwi’s leading T20I wicket‑taker.