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New Zealand came out with yet another fine all- round show as they beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets in a Champions Trophy 2025 encounter in Rawalpindi. With this win the Kiwis and India have reached the semi- finals . Both Bangladesh and Pakistan crash out.
Earlier Kiwi Skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to bowl first . Bangladesh showed some intent at the start and began well . Opener Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with 77 ( 110 balls , 9 fours). But other batsmen could not go on to make a big score , Tanzid Hasan ( 24), Mehidy Hasan Miraz ( 13) , Towhid Hridoy ( 7) , Mushfiqur Rahim ( 2) , Mahmudullah ( 4). Bangladesh batsmen were guilty of poor shot selection. Jaker Ali ( 45) , Rishad Hossain ( 26) , Taskin Ahmed ( 10) . Mustafizur Rahman not out 3 and Nahid Rana not out 0. Bangladesh could manage a total of 236/ 9 in their 50 overs.
New Zealand Bowling figures were : Matt Henry 1/ 57 ( 9 overs) , making comeback after injury the big Kyle Jamieson 1/ 48 ( 9 overs) , Spinner Michael Bracewell did the star turn with fabulous figures 4/ 26 ( 1o overs) , William ORourke 2/ 48 ( 10 overs) , MItchell Santner 0/ 44 ( 10 overs), Glenn Phillips 0/ 10 ( 2 overs)
In reply. New Zealand lost opener Will Young early for ( o). Former Skipper Kane Williamson failed yet again and was out for mere 5. Kiwis were rocked early. But Devon Conway 30 ( 45 balls , 6 fours) along with Rachin Ravindra Put the Kiwis on track.
Rachin Ravindra was brilliant as she scored a fine attacking 112 ( 105 balls , 12 fours, 1 six) to take the game away from Bangladesh . Ravindra was ably supported by wicket- keeper batsman Tom Latham 55 ( 76 balls , 3 fours) who once again played crucial innings. Kiwis lost some wickets in the chase but were never in trouble . Glenn Phillips not out 21 and Michael Bracewell not out 11 saw the Kiwis home . New Zealand reaching 240/ 5 in 46.1 overs)
Bangladesh bowling figures read : Taskin Ahmed 1/ 28 ( 7 overs) , Nahid Rana 1/ 43 ( 9 overs) ,Mehidy Hasan Miraz 0/ 53 ( 10 overs) , Mustafizur Rahman 1/ 42 ( 10 overs) , Rishad Hossain 1/ 58 ( 9.1 overs) , Najmul Hossain Shanto 0/ 12 ( 1 over) , Towhid Hridoy 0/ 9 ( 1 over)
Match: Champions Trophy, 6th Match
Venue: Rawalpindi | Date: Feb 24, 2025
