New Zealand were closing in on an emphatic Test victory over Bangladesh after reducing their opponents to 88 for five on day four of the only match in Hamilton.

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah batted with determination as Bangladesh avoided the follow-on the third day of the only Test being played at the Seddon Park ground, here on Wednesday.

Mahmudullah compiled a maiden Test century as Bangladesh kept themselves in contention on day three of the only Test against New Zealand, replying to the Black Caps' score of 553 for six declared with a respectable 408.

New Zealand reached stumps on day one of their only Test against Bangladesh on 258 for five, indebted to unbeaten half-centuries by Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum which steered them out of danger at 158 for five when Daniel Vettori was dismissed.

Imrul Kayes stroked his maiden One-Day International but his efforts proved in vain as New Zealand held off Bangladesh to win the third match by three wickets and complete a 3-0 series win in Christchurch.

Ross Taylor blasted 78 in just 51 balls to help New Zealand seal their One-Day International series against Bangladesh with a comprehensive five-wicket win in Dunedin.

Brendon McCullum blasted an unbeaten 56 in 27 balls as New Zealand demolished Bangladesh to win their one-off Twenty20 International by ten wickets in Hamilton.

Central Districts batsman Peter Ingram and Wellington left-arm quick Andy McKay have been given call-ups as New Zealand named their One-Day International and Twenty20 International squads to play Bangladesh next month.