Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain stated that his team's goal was solely focused on beating New Zealand on their home soil for the first time. 

Following a phenomenal batting display by the visitors in the first innings, Ebadot's emphatic six-wicket-haul in the second innings has turned the game on its head in favour of the Tigers as they managed to skittle out the Kiwis for 169 today, and more importantly to a lead of only 39 runs.  

Player-of-the-match Ebadot expressed his emotions in the post-match presentation ceremony after his side's historic eight-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first of two-match Test series at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

"First of all thanks to Allah. Secondly, on New Zealand soil, our brothers and teams didn't win in the last 21 years. We set a goal this time," Ebadot informed.

"We raised our hands. [That] we have to beat the Test champions on their own soil. [That] our next generation has to beat New Zealand," the lad from Sylhet added.

Arriving into the Test match with a dismal total 11 career wickets in 10 outings, the 27-year-old fast bowler not only materialised his career-best spell in the second innings but also cemented the best performance by a Bangladesh fast bowler. Ebadot added 7 wickets to his career tally during the memorable triumph.

Previously, Bangladesh's best individual pace bowling performance in an innings overseas was under Robiul Islam, who scalped six wickets off 71 runs against Zimbabwe at Harare in 2013. After nine years, the record is now in Ebadot's hand after his six-for, conceding only 46 runs. Shakib Al Hasan's six for 33 against the West Indies at Kingston in 2018 remain the best individual bowling figures away from home for the Tigers.

The showstopper of the fourth day also shared his views about the development behind his performance.

"In the last two years, I have been working with Ottis Gibson. Conditions are always flat at home.

"We are still learning how to bowl and reverse in away conditions. I am trying to hit the top of the stumps. I needed to be a little patient for the success to come," he said.

Ebadot represented Bangladesh Air Force as a volleyball player before shifting to cricket, which did not go unnoticed by the New Zealand commentators. While being asked about which game he enjoys most, he broke into laughter.

"I am a soldier of Bangladesh Air Force so I know how to do the salute. It was a long story, from volleyball to cricket. I am enjoying cricket, representing Bangladesh and Bangladesh Air Force," Ebadot concluded.