New Zealand vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 Match Preview and Live Updates
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The Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and Bangladesh is set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 2 PM IST. New Zealand have won the toss and have elected to bat first against Bangladesh. The New Zealand XI includes Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and William O'Rourke. The Bangladesh XI includes Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nahid Rana.
The pitch in Rawalpindi is expected to aid a high-scoring contest with a bit of assistance to the seamers. If the past is any indication, pacers might receive some early assistance. But as the game progresses, the surface is likely to favour batters. The weather forecast for the city of Rawalpindi for Monday predicts a cloudy day with chances for rainfall. Temperatures are likely to hover in the 20s, which will be ideal playing conditions for both teams. Bangladesh have set New Zealand a target of 237 in a Group A clash. For Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto was the top scorer with 77 runs, while Jaker Ali scored 45. New Zealand’s hero for the innings has been Michael Bracewell, who has claimed four out of the five wickets so far.
The fate of Group A, especially Pakistan’s future in the tournament, is also banking on the result of this match. If New Zealand defeat Bangladesh in this match, the group is done and dusted with India and Black Caps qualifying to the next round, which will eliminate hosts Pakistan as well as Bangladesh. The Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and Bangladesh will be aired LIVE on the Star Sports and Sports18 channels in India and live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy plays a shot during a One Day International (ODI) cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy between India and Bangladesh, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai, UAE.
Towhid Hridoy's maiden international century against India in the Champions Trophy was a moment of pure emotion, as he closed his eyes and absorbed the applause, even from the Indian players. His journey to this milestone is a testament to perseverance, marked by significant hardships. Hridoy's path was far from smooth. He faced initial rejection from the prestigious Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), a major sports institution in Bangladesh. Further setbacks included his family's savings being lost to a fraudulent cricket academy. Despite these challenges, Hridoy's resolve only strengthened. Thursday's century at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was a mix of joy and pain for Hridoy. His resilience and determination were on full display as he reached the coveted three-figure mark. The cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the match to begin, and the teams are ready to give their best performance.
The match is crucial for both teams, and the winner will have an advantage in the tournament. The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments in cricket, and the teams are fighting hard to win the title. The fans are expecting a thrilling match, and the teams are ready to deliver. The live updates of the match will be available on various platforms, and the fans can catch the action live on television or online. The teams have announced their squads, and the players are ready to take the field. The stage is set for an exciting match, and the fans are eagerly waiting for the action to begin.
Here are the match scores:
- India won by 6 wickets (with 45 balls remaining)
- Zimbabwe won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
- India
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto: 77 runs
- Jaker Ali: 45 runs
- Michael Bracewell: 4 wickets
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