New Zealand head to Champions Trophy semis after Bangladesh win
Black Caps get home in 46.1 overs after chasing 237 for victory
24 February 2025 - 20:02
byShrivathsa Sridhar
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Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, February 24 2025. Picture: SAMEERS ALI/GETTY IMAGES
Bengaluru — New Zealand moved into the semifinals of the Champions Trophy taking India along with them after a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday.
Chasing 237 for victory, New Zealand shrugged off the loss of two early wickets and rode Rachin Ravindra’s classy 112 and Tom Latham’s 55 to get home in 46.1 overs.
Bangladesh earlier squandered a good start and made 236/9 in 50 overs thanks to Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 77 and Jaker Ali’s 45 after Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell picked up 4/26.
The result meant that defending champions Pakistan joined Bangladesh in being knocked out of the tournament after losing their opening two matches against New Zealand and India.
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New Zealand head to Champions Trophy semis after Bangladesh win
Black Caps get home in 46.1 overs after chasing 237 for victory
Bengaluru — New Zealand moved into the semifinals of the Champions Trophy taking India along with them after a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday.
Chasing 237 for victory, New Zealand shrugged off the loss of two early wickets and rode Rachin Ravindra’s classy 112 and Tom Latham’s 55 to get home in 46.1 overs.
Bangladesh earlier squandered a good start and made 236/9 in 50 overs thanks to Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 77 and Jaker Ali’s 45 after Black Caps spinner Michael Bracewell picked up 4/26.
The result meant that defending champions Pakistan joined Bangladesh in being knocked out of the tournament after losing their opening two matches against New Zealand and India.
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