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New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson (L) and Daryl Mitchell run between the wickets during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 13. Photo : AFP
Kane Williamson made 78 on his long-awaited return to lead New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the World Cup on Friday but was forced to retire hurt with a hand injury.
The 33-year-old had been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury at the IPL and missed New Zealand's two opening victories at the World Cup.
Chasing 246 to win, Williamson took a painful blow to his hand when the ball was thrown in from the field as he attempted a run.
Daryl Mitchell top-scored for the Kiwis with an unbeaten 89 while Mushfiqur Rahim made 66 for Bangladesh who have lost two of their three games.