New Zealand secured a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the sixth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Rawalpindi. Rachin Ravindra’s stunning century and Michael Bracewell’s four-wicket haul led the Black Caps to victory as they successfully chased 237 runs. With this win, New Zealand and India qualified, while Bangladesh and Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament.
- Michael Bracewell’s 4/26 put Bangladesh on the back foot.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 77 gave Bangladesh a fighting total.
- Rachin Ravindra’s 112 powered New Zealand’s chase.
- New Zealand and India qualify, while Bangladesh and Pakistan are eliminated.
Bangladesh’s Strong Start But Middle-Order Collapse
Bangladesh started well after being put to bat first. Tanzid Hasan played a quick 24 off 24 balls, but his early dismissal halted momentum. Soon after, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (13) followed, leaving Bangladesh in trouble.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto tried to stabilize the innings, but wickets kept falling. Michael Bracewell spun a web around Bangladesh, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs. By the time Bangladesh reached 118/5, they were in deep trouble.
Shanto & Jaker Revive Bangladesh’s Innings
Despite early setbacks, Shanto (77 off 71 balls) and Jaker Ali (45 runs) added crucial runs. Shanto hit a fifty, but he was dismissed before he could reach a century. Jaker Ali’s efforts, supported by Rishad Hossain (26), helped Bangladesh cross 200 runs.
Bangladesh finished with 236/9 in 50 overs, with Bracewell (4 wickets) and William O’Rourke (2 wickets) shining for New Zealand.
New Zealand’s Early Struggles in Chase
Chasing 237, New Zealand lost Will Young in the first over, bowled by Taskin Ahmed. Captain Kane Williamson (5 runs) was also dismissed early by Nahid Rana.
With the Black Caps struggling at 2/27, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra steadied the innings. Conway scored 30 runs before falling to Mustafizur Rahman. At 72/3, the game was still open.
Rachin Ravindra’s Century Guides New Zealand
Rachin played confidently, hitting boundaries with ease. Along with Tom Latham, he built a 100-run partnership. Ravindra’s fifty came off 50 balls, and New Zealand crossed 150 runs in 29.5 overs.
Rachin reached his century in just 95 balls, smashing 11 fours and a six. His 112-run knock was the game’s highlight.
Latham’s Fifty & Phillips’ Finishing Touch
New Zealand needed just 36 runs after Ravindra’s dismissal. Latham (55 off 76 balls) reached his half-century but was run out by Mahmudullah.
With only a few runs required, Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell sealed the win in 46.1 overs, ensuring New Zealand’s semi-final spot.
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