New Zealand registered a convincing five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the sixth match of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. A stellar century from Rachin Ravindra guided the Kiwis to a successful chase of 237, overcoming a spirited effort from the Bangladeshi bowling attack.
Bangladesh’s Innings: A mixed bag
After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Bangladesh posted a total of 236/9 in their 50 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the innings with a well-crafted 77 off 110 balls, including nine boundaries. However, Bangladesh struggled to build partnerships, as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Tanzid Hasan provided a brisk start with 24 off 24 balls, while Jaker Ali Anik played a crucial knock of 45 from 55 deliveries, helping the team post a competitive total. Rishad Hossain added some valuable runs down the order with 26 off 25 balls. Despite these efforts, Bangladesh’s middle order failed to capitalize, with Mushfiqur Rahim (2), Mahmudullah (4), and Towhid Hridoy (7) unable to make significant contributions.
For New Zealand, Michael Bracewell was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for just 26 runs in his 10 overs. William O’Rourke provided strong support with two wickets, while Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson chipped in with one each. Mitchell Santner remained wicketless but was economical, conceding only 44 runs in his full quota of 10 overs.
New Zealand’s chase: Rachin Ravindra shines on comeback
Chasing 237, New Zealand faced an early setback as Taskin Ahmed bowled Will Young for a duck in the very first over. Bangladesh capitalized on the early breakthrough, with Nahid Rana dismissing Kane Williamson (5) cheaply. However, Devon Conway steadied the innings with a patient 30 off 45 balls before being dismissed.
The real match-winning partnership came from Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham, who added 129 runs for the fourth wicket. Ravindra played a magnificent knock, scoring 112 off 105 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six. Latham provided solid support with a composed 55 off 76 balls, ensuring New Zealand remained in control of the chase.
Glenn Phillips (21 off 28) and Michael Bracewell (11 off 13) saw the team over the line with 23 balls to spare, sealing a comfortable victory at 240/5 in 46.1 overs.
Taskin Ahmed gave Bangladesh an early breakthrough, finishing with figures of 1/28 in seven overs. Nahid Rana (1/43) and Mustafizur Rahman (1/42) bowled disciplined spells, while Rishad Hossain picked up one wicket but was expensive, conceding 58 runs in 9.1 overs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained wicketless, allowing New Zealand batters to rotate strike with ease.
With this defeat, Bangladesh and hosts Pakistan have faced elimination from the eight-nation tournament.
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Here are the reactions of fans:
💯/💯 for the Class! 🥳#WhistlePodu #ChampionsTrophy
📸 : ICC pic.twitter.com/cb2m1tfiWr— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 24, 2025
https://twitter.com/AnujTweeting/status/1894051572105015304
Rachin Ravindra has 4 times as many hundreds as Babar Azam in ICC events whilst playing less than 50% of the total games Babar has.
Good players, when labelled as great, will always turn out to be major disappointments.
— Cricket & Stuff (@cricketandstuff) February 24, 2025
Rachin Ravindra in ICC events (odi’s) :-
Innings – 11
Runs – 690
Strike rate – 106.5
Average – 69
50/100 – 2/4The greatest youngster who never fails to perform at big stages pic.twitter.com/2D8OefpLzf
— 𝐀𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐍 (@aryan_cskian) February 24, 2025
– 112 vs Bangladesh in CT.
– 108 vs Pakistan in WC.
– 116 vs Australia in WC.
– 123* vs England in WC.ONE & ONLY RACHIN RAVINDRA…!!! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/lCkZmtrGpJ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025
Hundred on a Comeback from Rachin Ravindra, Brave Innings in an important chase. Well Played. 👏
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) February 24, 2025
MOST HUNDRED FOR NZ IN ICC TOURNAMENT.
4 – Rachin Ravindra (11 Innings)
3 – Kane Williamson (34 Innings)
3 – Astle (35 Innings)
2 – Daryl Mitchell (11 Innings)
2 – Turner (14 Innings) pic.twitter.com/0BzuyPESfS— Vikas Yadav (@VikasYadav66200) February 24, 2025
Rachin Ravindra is surely a generational talent now. New Zealand is blessed to have him in their side pic.twitter.com/z3YI0hijpY
— Politics N Cricket 🏏🎵 🎥🎤 (@rs_3702) February 24, 2025
New Zealand knocked out Pakistan and Bangladesh from Champions trophy 2025..
Pakistan become first host nation to get knocked out within 4 days .#ChampionsTrophy #BANvNZ https://t.co/xjjbzykwW8
— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) February 24, 2025
Pakistan is officially out of the #ChampionsTrophy becoming the first team eliminated followedby Bangladesh as thesecond Meanwhile Rachin Ravindra brilliant innings solidifies his place asthe next superstar of New Zealand cricket #BANvNZ #INDvsPAK #PakistanCricket#ViratKohli𓃵
— Rahul Maggo (@RahulMaggo10) February 24, 2025
With NEW ZEALAND’s win host PAKISTAN out from #ChampionsTrophy #INDvsPAK #NZvsBD
— pyush Yadav (harsh) (@PyushYadavPY) February 24, 2025
