It was beyond their wildest dreams that the same team, which just a few days ago had inflicted a crushing innings defeat on the home side in the second and Test here, was getting a taste of its own medicine.

No sooner had the Kiwis' innings ended well below their projected target on a pitch that was predicted to favour batting, younger members of the crowd that had queued for hours before gates were opened started to beat their homemade drums in anticipation of a rare Bangladesh victory on home soil.

Unfortunately, any thoughts of a party quickly turned sour when the batsmen once again performed their disappearing act.

The familiar sight of Bangladesh batters coming and going was too much for some youths to handle as they were overheard crying out, "What's the point of supporting a team that keeps on hurting its fans' feelings."

THAT'S THE SPIRIT
Chittagonians know how to strike a balance between fanfare and religious obligations. And it was illustrated during the first ODI.

The majority of the crowd present inside the stadium had been fasting but those who weren't were consuming all the treats on offer. A festive mood was prevailing as the home side turned on a spirited show against the New Zealanders in the morning.

But soon it was time to say Zohr prayers and a long queue was spotted near the washroom as devotees prepared themselves.