Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A : New Zealand won by 5 wkts
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Bangladesh find themselves in a tough spot after their defeat to India in the Champions Trophy opener, leaving them with little margin for error as they prepare to face a strong New Zealand side in the fourth Group A match. With a short tournament format, an early loss can prove costly, potentially forcing a team into must-win situations.
Despite a spirited fightback against India in Dubai—recovering from 35/5 to post 228 and making the opposition work hard for the chase—Bangladesh cannot afford further slip-ups. Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali provided stability with the bat on a sluggish surface, but the team will hope for a stronger showing from Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to avoid another top-order collapse. Their bowling unit, particularly the slower bowlers, performed well, but improved discipline in line and length will be crucial.
New Zealand, in contrast, showed composure after early setbacks against Pakistan. Will Young and Tom Latham struck impressive centuries, while Glenn Phillips' quickfire fifty propelled them to a commanding total. Their bowlers then executed a clinical performance, combining pace and spin effectively to secure a dominant win. Having adapted well to conditions in Pakistan and maintaining an unbeaten run since the preceding tri-series, New Zealand will be confident of extending their momentum and strengthening their semifinal bid.
*Match Details:*
- Date & Time: Monday, February 24 at 2:30 PM IST (2:00 PM Local Time)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Pitch & Conditions: Rawalpindi last hosted ODIs in April 2023, where Pakistan comfortably chased targets of 337 and 289 against New Zealand. The venue has seen seven centuries in five ODIs since 2010, suggesting a batting-friendly surface. Three of the five ODIs have been won by the team batting first, with one ending in a tie.
Team Updates
Bangladesh:
Mahmudullah, who missed the opener due to a calf injury, will undergo a fitness assessment before the match. If fit, he could replace Mushfiqur Rahim, with Jaker Ali continuing as the wicketkeeper. Towhid Hridoy has recovered from cramps sustained in the India match. Bangladesh may also consider bringing in express pacer Nahid Rana, who impressed in their Test series win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi, as a replacement for Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim/Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib/Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand:
Rachin Ravindra was unavailable for the first game due to a forehead injury, but even if he recovers, New Zealand might stick with the same XI.
Probable XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
Match Summary
New Zealand - 240/5(46.1)
New Zealand win by 5 wickets & qualify for the Semi-Finals along with India
1.Will Young - 0(6)
2.Devon Conway - 30(45)[6×4]
3.Kane Williamson - 5(4)[1×4]
4.Rachin Ravindra - 112(105)[12×4,1×6]
5.Tom Latham - 55(76)[3×4][Runout by (Mahmudullah)]
6.Glenn Phillips - 21*(28)[2×4,1×6]
7.Michael Bracewell - 11*(13)[1×4]
Fours : 25 Sixes : 2
Extras:- B-4,Wd-2
Taskin Ahmed-7-2-28-1
Nahid Rana-9-0-43-1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz-10-0-53-0
Mustafizur Rahman-10-0-42-1
Rishad Hossain-9.1-0-58-1
Najmul Hossain Shanto-1-0-12-0
Wkt of Taskin Ahmed
1.Will Young[Bowled]
Wkt of Nahid Rana
1.Kane Williamson[Caught by Mushfiqur Rahim]
Wkt of Mustafizur Rahman
1.Devon Conway[Bowled]
Wkt of Rishad Hossain
1.Rachin Ravindra[Caught by sub(Parvez Hossain Emon)]
Fall of Wkts
Will Young-0/1(1)
Kane Williamson-15/2(3.3)
Devon Conway-72/3(15.4)
Rachin Ravindra-201/4(38.2)
Tom Latham-214/5(41.4)
Player of the Match: Michael Bracewell
POTM in New Zealand’s ODI wins in 2025
Matt Henry
Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips
Kane Williamson
Will O’Rourke
Tom Latham
Michael Bracewell
Seven wins, seven different players.
Hundreds for NZ in Champions Trophy
145* - Nathan Astle vs USA, The Oval, 2004
118* - Tom Latham vs PAK, Karachi, 2025
112 - Rachin Ravindra vs BAN, Rawalpindi, 2025
107 - Will Young vs PAK, Karachi, 2025
102* - Chris Cairns vs IND, Nairobi, 2000 Final
100 - Kane Williamson vs AUS, Edgbaston, 2017
Highest partnerships for NZ in Champions Trophy
163 - Nathan Astle & Scott Styris vs USA, The Oval, 2004
136* - Nathan Astle & Craig McCmillan vs USA, The Oval, 2004
135 - Nathan Astle & Roger Twose vs PAK, Nairobi, 2000
129 - Tom Latham & Rachin Ravindra vs BAN, Rawalpindi, 2025
New Zealand have had 12 century stands in the Champions Trophy, Tom Latham has been involved in three of them (all this edition), the joint-most alongside Nathan Astle.
Visiting teams with most consecutive wins in Pakistan
7 - India (2006-2008)
6 - Sri Lanka (1995-1997)
6* - New Zealand (2023-2025)
Score after 45 overs
NZ 231-5
Score after 35 overs
NZ 177-3
Ravindra Scores a Century on CT Debut!
What a player! After a World Cup debut hundred, Ravindra now brings up a century on his Champions Trophy debut as well. No nerves, just pure class. A length delivery outside off, he calmly taps it wide of point for a single. **Ravindra continues to rise!**
Score after 25 overs
NZ 111-3
Score after 22 overs
NZ 103-3
Mustafizur in this tournament so far
Medium Fast (120-132 kph): 0/46 (48 balls)
Fast Medium (133-139 kph): 0/17 (18 balls)
Slower ones (<119 kph): 2/18 (18 balls)
Ravindra Brings Up His Fifty!
A commanding shot to reach his half-century! Taskin pitches it full on off-stump, and Ravindra clears his front leg to drill it straight down the ground. A composed celebration with just a raise of the bat. **A well-constructed fifty for Ravindra!**
Score after 22 overs
NZ 103-3
Score after 20 overs
NZ 94-3
Score after 18 overs
NZ 87-3
100-plus SR in ODIs for NZ (min. 1000 runs)
111.66 - Luke Ronchi
109.61 - Rachin Ravindra
108.72 - Corey Anderson
104.69 - Colin Munro
Fastest to 1000 ODI runs for NZ (by innings)
22 - Devon Conway
24 - Glenn Turner
24 - Daryl Mitchell
25 - Andrew Jones
26 - Rachin Ravindra
28 - Will Young
Mustafizur Strikes, Conway Clean Bowled!
Bangladesh fight back! A clever slower cutter from Mustafizur, angling outside off. Conway tries to guide it down but chops it onto the pitch, and the ball rolls back onto the stumps. A soft dismissal, and Bangladesh are right back in it! **Conway b Mustafizur 30(45) [4s-6].**
Score after 15 overs
NZ 71-2
Score after 14 overs
NZ 66-2
Score after 10 overs
NZ 54-2
Nahid Rana Removes Williamson Early!
Big breakthrough for Bangladesh! Nahid Rana delivers a fiery 148.8 km/h delivery that zips off the deck, shaping away slightly. Williamson goes for a loose drive away from his body and nicks it to Mushfiqur. Bangladesh will believe now! Williamson c Mushfiqur b Nahid Rana 5(4) [4s-1].
Score after 2nd over
NZ 5-1
Score after 1st over
NZ 0-1
Innings Break
New Zealand batters Will Young and Conway are at the crease
Multiple 40-plus scores from No.7 or below in CT
3 - Daniel Vettori
2 - Elton Chigumbura
2 - Jaker Ali
Highest totals without a 50-plus stand in ICC ODI tournaments
259/9 - PAK vs WI, Dhaka, CT 1998
244 - AFG vs SA, Ahmedabad, CWC 2023
243 - ENG vs WI, Chennai, CWC 2011
237 - Ireland vs PAK, Adelaide, CWC 2015
236/9 - BAN vs NZ, Rawalpindi, CT 2025
Bangladesh Post 236, NZ Need 237 to Win
Bangladesh fall short of the 300-mark, struggling to execute their plans. Shanto fought a lone battle, while Jaker contributed late to give them a fighting chance. Bracewell’s four-wicket spell derailed their middle order, forcing them into rebuild mode instead of consolidation. The pitch remains good for batting, and under lights, it might improve further.
New Zealand need 237 to win and knock out both Bangladesh and Pakistan. Can Bangladesh’s bowlers pull off something special? The chase begins in 25 minutes!
Score after 50 overs
BAN 236-9
Score after 45 overs
BAN 202-7
Score after 44 overs
BAN 202-7
Matt Henry Strikes, Rishad Hossain Falls
The entertaining knock from Rishad Hossain comes to an end! A short ball outside off, he tries to muscle it but slices it straight to mid-off, where Santner takes a simple catch. Bangladesh lose their seventh wicket. **Rishad Hossain c Santner b Matt Henry 26(25) [4s-2 6s-1].**
Score after 42 overs
BAN 193-6
50-plus scores for BAN captains in ICC ODI tournaments
82 - Shakib Al Hasan vs SL, Delhi, CWC 2023
77 - Najmul Hossain Shanto vs NZ, Rawalpindi, CT 2025
55 - Shakib Al Hasan vs India, Mirpur, CWC 2011
Score after 40 overs
BAN 172-6
Score after 35 overs
BAN 149-5
Most dots by a NZ spinner in a Champions Trophy spell
53 - 3/14 (10) - Daniel Vettori vs USA, The Oval, 2004
43 - 0/23(10) - Daniel Vettori vs AUS, Edgbaston, 2013
43 - 4/26(10) - Michael Bracewell vs BAN, Rawalpindi, 2025
42 - 1/38(10) - Michael Bracewell vs PAK, Karachi, 2025
Score after 32 overs
BAN 140-5
Score after 30 overs
BAN 131-5
NZ spinners with 4-fers in ICC ODI tournaments
5/59 - Mitchell Santner vs Netherlands, Hyderabad, CWC 2023
4/18 - Daniel Vettori vs Afghanistan, Napier, CWC 2015
4/23 - Daniel Vettori vs Ireland, Guyana, CWC 2007
4/26 - Michael Bracewell vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, 2025 CT
4/45 - Paul Wiseman Zimbabwe, Nairobi, 2000 CT
Score after 27 overs
BAN 119-5
Bracewell Gets His Fourth, Mahmudullah Departs
Another one for Bracewell! Mahmudullah charges down the track, looking to go across the line, but only manages an outside edge. O’Rourke takes a simple catch at short third man. Bangladesh in trouble, losing half their side. Mahmudullah c William O’Rourke b Michael Bracewell 4(14).
Score after 15 overs
BAN 78-2
William O’Rourke Strikes, Mehidy Hasan Miraz Falls
A full, angled delivery on the pads, and Miraz tries to flick it over the infield but finds Santner at mid-on. Bangladesh lose another wicket. Mehidy Hasan Miraz c Santner b William O’Rourke 13(14) [4s-1 6s-1].
Score after 10 overs
BAN 58-1
Michael Bracewell Strikes, Tanzid Hasan Departs
Bracewell gets a wicket on his second ball! A fuller delivery on middle, Tanzid Hasan looks to heave it but gets an inside edge. Williamson dives to his left to take a sharp catch. Bangladesh lose their first wicket. Tanzid Hasan c Williamson b Michael Bracewell 24(24) [4s-1 6s-2].
Solid Start for Bangladesh
After 8 overs, Bangladesh are 45/0. Tanzid Hasan (24 off 22) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (20 off 26) are building a steady opening stand, setting a strong platform for the innings.
New Zealand Pull Things Back
After 3 overs, Bangladesh are 14/0. A tight over from New Zealand, slowing down the scoring after a brisk start.
Steady Start for Bangladesh
After 1 over, Bangladesh are 3/0. A cautious beginning as they look to settle in against New Zealand's bowling attack.
Teams:
New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand Win the Toss and Opt to Field
New Zealand have won the toss and decided to bowl first, looking to make early inroads with the ball. The pitch and conditions will play a crucial role in shaping the contest!
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