Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand Reaches Semifinals with Rachin Ravindra's Century

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The Champions Trophy 2025 has witnessed a thrilling match between New Zealand and Bangladesh, with New Zealand emerging victorious thanks to Rachin Ravindra's exceptional century. Ravindra's 112 runs off 105 balls, including 12 fours and a six, helped New Zealand chase down the target with ease. This win not only secured New Zealand's spot in the semifinals but also confirmed India's qualification for the next round.

New Zealand's victory over Bangladesh was their second win in the tournament, having previously defeated Pakistan in their first match. The team's performance has been impressive, with Ravindra's century being the highlight of their campaign so far. The Champions Trophy has seen some exciting matches, and New Zealand's win has added to the excitement. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has struggled to find their footing, with their batsmen failing to make a significant impact. The team's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, was the top scorer with 77 runs, while Zakir Ali contributed 45 runs.

The match between New Zealand and Bangladesh was played at the Rawalpindi stadium, with Bangladesh batting first and scoring 236 runs for 9 wickets. New Zealand's bowlers, particularly Michael Bracewell, who took 4 wickets, and William O'Rourke, who took 2 wickets, put up a strong performance. The semifinals are now set to feature some of the top teams in the tournament, with India and New Zealand being two of the strong contenders. The cricket fans are in for a treat as the tournament progresses, with some thrilling matches expected in the coming days.

Here are the match scores:

• New Zealand: 237/5 (Rachin Ravindra 112, Tom Latham 55)
• Bangladesh: 236/9 (Najmul Hossain Shanto 77, Zakir Ali 45)

The tournament schedule is as follows:

1. India vs. Pakistan: [Date and Time]
2. New Zealand vs. Bangladesh: [Date and Time]

The team rankings are:

• New Zealand: 4 points
• India: 4 points
• Pakistan: 0 points
• Bangladesh: 0 points

The Champions Trophy 2025 has been an exciting tournament so far, with some unexpected twists and turns. The upcoming matches are expected to be thrilling, with the top teams competing for a spot in the finals. Fans can catch the live action on various sports channels and online streaming platforms.

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