Glenn Phillips played an attacking knock as New Zealand hit back strongly on Day Three of the rain-affected second Test against Bangladesh on Friday to leave the game evenly poised.

Phillips struck a 72-ball 87 to help New Zealand put up 180 in their first innings and take an eight-run lead, and then New Zealand’s bowlers left Bangladesh on 38-2 before play was called off due to bad light. Bangladesh were dismissed for 172 in their first innings.