Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
New Zealand secured a convincing 5-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash at Rawalpindi. Powered by Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten century and Tom Latham’s steady half-century, New Zealand chased down Bangladesh’s total of 236/9 with 23 balls to spare.
🏏 Match Overview
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand — Champions Trophy 2025 (Group A, Match 6)
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Date: 24 February 2025
Format: ODI (50 overs)
Toss: New Zealand elected to field first
Final Result
New Zealand triumphed by 5 wickets, finishing at 240/5 in 46.1 overs to chase down Bangladesh’s 236/9
Bangladesh Innings – 236/9 (50 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto* | 66 | – | 8 | 0 |
| …others… | – | – |
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Bangladesh posted a competitive 236/9.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 66 off 71 balls (8 fours)
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Extras contributed 19 runs.
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Mustafizur Rahman chipped in with 3 wickets; Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Rishad Hossain also claimed scalps
New Zealand Innings – 240/5 (46.1 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 100* | 95 | 11 | 1 |
| Tom Latham | 50 | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| DP Conway | 30 | 45 | – | – |
| …others not out… | – | – |
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Ravindra’s composed century (100* off 95, with 11 fours) anchored the chase
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Latham supported with a valuable fifty (50 off 71)
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They guided New Zealand past the finish line in just 46.1 overs
Bowling Attack from Bangladesh
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Taskin Ahmed (7–2–28–1), Nahid Rana (9–0–43–1), Mustafizur (10–0–42–1) and Mahedi Hasan Miraz (10–0–53–0) led the attack
Series Context & Impact
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This win secured New Zealand a 2–0 stride in Group A, moving them into a strong position for the semi‑final slots .
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Conversely, Bangladesh faced early elimination, leaving them with a disappointing net run rate of –0.443, highlighting the need for reflection and recovery .
✨ Key Performers
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Rachin Ravindra (NZ): Banked a match-winning hundred and guided NZ through a steady chase
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Tom Latham (NZ): Steady support with a composed fifty.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN): Led the Bangladesh charge with 66 runs, the highest individual score for his team
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Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): Impressive bowling spell with 3 key wickets.
Final Thoughts
New Zealand’s clinical chase demonstrated their balance and depth—with Ravindra’s calm century setting the tone. Bangladesh, despite Shanto’s resistance, lacked the support required against disciplined bowling and fell short by 5 wickets. The win secured New Zealand’s Semi‑final berth, while Bangladesh’s tournament hopes dwindled.
