NZ vs BAN Highlights: New Zealand put up a remarkable all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh by five wickets in NZ vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday (February 24).
Bangladesh needed a win to stay in contention for the Champions Trophy semifinals, but their loss has officially knocked both them and Pakistan out of the tournament. With this result, India and New Zealand, both securing 4 points, have confirmed their spots in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals.
The 129-run partnership between Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra for the fourth wicket against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi stands as New Zealand’s fourth-highest partnership in Champions Trophy history. New Zealand now have 12 century stands in the tournament, with Latham featuring in three of them – all in this edition – tying Nathan Astle for the most.
Rachin Ravindra departed while attempting to finish the chase quickly, followed by Latham’s run-out. However, Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips ensured a smooth finish for New Zealand. Bangladesh, on the other hand, struggled with a batting collapse, preventing them from setting a competitive target.
New Zealand restricts Bangladesh to 236/9
After winning the toss, New Zealand elected to bowl first, restricting Bangladesh to 236/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto was the top scorer for Bangladesh, making 77 runs off 110 balls, including nine boundaries. Michael Bracewell led New Zealand’s bowling attack with four wickets, while William O’Rourke took two. Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson picked up one wicket each.
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Bangladesh started well with an opening partnership of 45 runs between Tanjid Hasan (24 off 24) and Nazmul Hossain Shanto. However, they lost wickets at regular intervals, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (13), Towhid Hridoy (7), Mushfiqur Rahim (2), and Mahmudullah (4) failing to make an impact.
Shanto anchored the innings before getting dismissed at 163/6. Rishad Hossain added 25 off 26 balls, while Jaker Ali played a crucial 45-run knock before being run out. Taskin Ahmed contributed 10 runs as Bangladesh ended their innings at 236/9.
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Playing XIs:
Bangladesh: Tanjid Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.
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