New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets in Rawalpindi to knock each them and Pakistan out of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Chasing 237, Rachin Ravindra struck an impressive, match-winning 112 off 105 deliveries on his return for the Black Caps after having missed their opening win over Pakistan with a head damage.
The victory confirmed early exits for Bangladesh and hosts Pakistan, solely 5 days into the event, as New Zealand subsequent battle it out with India – additionally contemporary from two wins in two – for prime spot in Group A, on Sunday, reside on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 8.30am (first ball, 9am).
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New Zealand had regarded in a little bit of hassle early on of their run-chase, with Will Younger – centurion from the victory over Pakistan – dismissed for a duck within the first over, and Kane Williamson gone cheaply for 5.
However from 15-2 within the fourth over, Ravindra led the Black Caps restoration, firstly with Devon Conway (30) after which Tom Latham (55), who adopted up his personal hundred from the event opener with a half-century in a 129-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Ravindra’s fourth ODI ton – all of them scored at ICC tournaments, after notching three on the 2023 World Cup – got here up off 95 balls, within the thirty fifth over.
And although he and Latham would depart quickly after, Glenn Phillips (21no) and Michael Bracewell (11no) comfortably noticed the aspect over the road with just below 4 overs to spare.
Earlier, Bangladesh squandered an excellent begin with the bat to in the end submit 236-9 after being inserted on the toss by New Zealand.
Tigers captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (77) and opening associate Tanzid Hasan (24) cracked 45 from the primary eight overs, prompting the early introduction of Bracewell into the assault contained in the opening powerplay.
The off-spinner would strike with simply his second ball, occurring to complete with excellent figures of 4-26 from his 10 overs, whereas pacer Will O’Rourke too impressed with 2-48.
Solely Jaker Ali (45) offered any actual help of observe for Shanto, in addition to a late flurry to see Bangladesh past 200, however it might not show to be sufficient.
Taskin Ahmed dismantled Younger’s stumps sixth ball, whereas Nahid Rana discovered Williamson’s edge by way of to the keeper to briefly have New Zealand involved earlier than Ravindra’s beautiful century steered them to victory.
What’s subsequent?
Australia face South Africa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday in a vital Group B contest after opening wins for either side – reside on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 8.30am, forward of play beginning at 9am UK time.
On Wednesday, England are subsequent in motion in a must-win matchup in opposition to Afghanistan in Lahore – on the identical time, reside on Sky Sports activities Cricket.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – outcomes and fixtures 🏏
Group A
Group B
Semi-finals
- March 4: Semi-final – A1 v B2 (Dubai)
- March 5: Semi-final 2 – A2 v B1 (Lahore)
Remaining
- March 9: Remaining (Lahore or Dubai)
Watch each match from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as much as and together with the ultimate on March 9, reside on Sky Sports activities, or stream with NOW.
