Date & Time: Monday 24th February, 14:30
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field!
Umpires: Ahsan Raza (PAK), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

Match Summary:
Ban (236/9, 50 overs)
NZ (240/5, 46.1 overs)
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets with 23 balls remaining!
Player of the Match: Michael Bracewell (NZ) (Bowling: 10 overs 4/26; Batting: 11 off 13 balls)

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New Zealand vs Bangladesh Match Highlights:

Bangladesh’s Struggle with the Bat

Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto led the fight for Bangladesh, scoring a determined 77 off 110 balls, but he found little support from the other end as wickets continued to fall. New Zealand’s bowlers applied relentless pressure, never allowing Bangladesh to settle into a rhythm.

A late flourish from Jaker Ali (45 off 55 balls) gave Bangladesh a modest total of 236/9 in 50 overs, but it was always going to be a challenging score to defend.

The star of New Zealand’s bowling attack was Michael Bracewell, who delivered a phenomenal spell of 4/26 in 10 overs, dismantling Bangladesh’s batting lineup with precision. His 43 dot balls choked the run flow, and his spell ultimately proved to be a game-changer.

Rachin Ravindra’s Historic Knock

New Zealand’s chase started shakily, as they were reduced to 15/2 in 3.3 overs and later 72/3 in 15.4 overs, giving Bangladesh a glimmer of hope. However, Rachin Ravindra produced a masterful 112 off 105 balls, stabilizing the innings with controlled aggression. His innings ensured New Zealand remained in the driver’s seat throughout the chase.

Tom Latham, fresh from an unbeaten century against Pakistan, contributed 55 off 76 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Ravindra.

Bangladesh’s missed chances in the field further hurt their chances, allowing New Zealand to cruise to victory in 46.1 overs, securing a 5-wicket win with 23 balls to spare.

Interesting Stats:

  • Michael Bracewell’s 4/26 is his best bowling performance in ODIs and ICC tournaments.
  • Best figures by a New Zealand spinner in Champions Trophy history, surpassing Paul Wiseman’s 4/45 (1998 vs Zimbabwe).
  • Fourth-best bowling figures by any New Zealand bowler in Champions Trophy history.

  • Rachin Ravindra’s century (112 off 105 balls) made him:
    • The first player to score a World Cup century & Champions Trophy century on debut.
    • Holder of 4 centuries in just 11 ICC ODI matches.

Watch official video highlights here: NZ v Ban

For full scoreboard, stats, commentary, and match details:
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand vs Bangladesh - Match 6

Playing XIs:

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson.

Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (C), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.