Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Match 6 - Who Said What?

The 50-over cricket fever is on as the battles between the top teams are getting more intense as the Champions Trophy 2025 is inching closer to the semifinal stages. Bangladesh (BAN) and New Zealand (NZ) clashed against one another in Match 6 of the marquee ICC event, on Monday, February 24.

Notably, the match was more important for the Bangla Tigers as their fate of qualifying for the next round was already looking in jeopardy. While the dark horses were rather keen to extend their winning run in the eight-team tournament in a bid to seal their semifinal berth.

Talking Points

1. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with bat

While batting first, Bangladesh started cautiously and were looking good at one stage with the score reading 97/3 in the 21st over. From there on they lost control of their batting and slumped to 118/5 in no time. However, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto played a resilient knock of 77 runs to keep the side in the contest but the rest of the batting unit failed to capitalize on it. As a result, Bangladesh were able to put a modest total of 236 runs on the board.

2. New Zealand had terrible start to their run chase

In reply to the run chase, New Zealand had a rather dismal start as they lost Will Young and the veteran batter Kane Williamson in the fourth over when the score was just 15/2. Though Devon Conway got a start before Mustafizur Rahman cleaned him up to further dent the run chase.

3. Rachin Ravindra scored scintillating century to guide New Zealand to victory

However, all rounder Rachin Ravindra starred with the bat for New Zealand. The talented southpaw made merry of the conditions on offer and scored an impressive century (112) and stitched a vital stand of 129 runs with Tom Latham for the fourth wicket.

Post his dismissal, Latham, who was hoping to finish the game for his side, ended up getting run out in what could have been a late twist in the game. But Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell ensured to take the Kiwis home as New Zealand won the match by five wickets.

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Who Said What?

Losing skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto

I thought we started well with the bat but we lost wickets in the middle. On this pitch we didn't bat well. (Middle order dismissals) It's a pretty good wicket. we just needed two big partnerships. It was disappointing after the ten-over performance. We should've carried on. (Nahid) He is brilliant, the way he bowled he has made us happy. Last few years our bowling unit has done a great job but our batters need to step up. (Pakistan game) It's an important game. It will be a confidence booster.

Winning skipper, Mitchell Santner

Feels nice to qualify. Knew Bangladesh would be a challenge. The way we pulled things back with the ball was amazing. Hard to take middle-overs wickets in ODIs and Bracewell was amazing. He's a quality bowler now, the way he can change his pace on these wickets is outstanding. Bowls a lot to right-handers to

Player of the Match, Michael Bracewell

Awesome to contribute to a win. Main focus today was to win and get the semi-final spot. (His lessons from bowling in the tri-series) Just keeping the stumps in play. If you give width, guys can score freely. The breeze across was like the conditions at home. Our side is pretty well balanced. I'm geared up to bowl ten overs every game even at Eden Park, but sometimes you don't. I was hoping not to get the pad on to bat but it's always nice to go out there and finish the game. Rachin just goes from strength to strength in ICC events and that's good to see.