Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025:
The teams of New Zealand and Bangladesh are facing off in a crucial match of the Champions Trophy today. This match is being played in Rawalpindi, and it holds the fate of Group A in the balance.
Nz vs Ban Today Cricket Match Live Score Updates: Bangladesh is up against New Zealand in this important Champions Trophy clash. The outcome of this match is crucial for the future of Group A, as several teams’ fates depend on it. New Zealand started their campaign with a brilliant 60-run win over the host nation, Pakistan, in their first match. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faced a 6-wicket defeat to India. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Squads of Both Teams:
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Mahmudullah, Zakir Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
BAN vs NZ Updates: New Zealand’s Bowling First
New Zealand’s captain, Mitchell Santner, won the toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh, who will now bat.
Champions Trophy Live: Both Teams’ Squads New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Md Mahmudullah, Zakir Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Imon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Champions Trophy: Bangladesh’s Struggles As for Bangladesh, they face a big challenge now. In their first match against India, their weaknesses were exposed in all three departments. The team needs to quickly organize itself to deliver its best performance. Bangladesh’s top-order batsmen will feel the pressure to perform well, as their batting struggles were evident in the previous match.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra to Get a Spot in New Zealand’s Squad New Zealand performed well in all departments in their first match. Playing in the tri-series in Pakistan helped them adjust to the conditions. However, ahead of the match against Bangladesh, they’ll have to consider their playing XI, as Rachin Ravindra is ready to return after recovering from a head injury. In his absence, Devon Conway and Will Young opened the innings, with Young securing his place in the playing XI with a century against Pakistan.
BAN vs NZ: Bangladesh Must Win at All Costs On the other hand, Bangladesh suffered a heavy 6-wicket defeat against India in their first match. Their net run rate is also poor, and to stay in the race for the semifinals, they must win against New Zealand at all costs.
BAN vs NZ Live: Bangladesh Faces New Zealand Today Buoyed by a big win in the first match, New Zealand’s team will look to continue their winning momentum in the Champions Trophy Group A match against Bangladesh, who started their campaign with a loss. New Zealand’s 60-run victory over Pakistan gave them a strong start, and their net run rate improved. A win against Bangladesh will bring them very close to securing a spot in the semifinals.