New Zealand win toss against Bangladesh
RAWALPINDI: New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh in the sixth match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Squads
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
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HEAD TO HEAD
New Zealand and Bangladesh have squared off in 45 ODI matches so far, with the Kiwis boasting a dominant record with 33 victories. Bangladesh managed to stun New Zealand in 11 games, while one match ended without a result.
Interestingly, in the Champions Trophy, the two teams have clashed twice with both teams winning one each.
Overall ODIs: Matches 45, New Zealand 33, Bangladesh 11, NR 1
Champions Trophy: Matches 2, New Zealand 1, Bangladesh 1
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The 2025 edition marks the return of the ICC Champions Trophy after an eight-year break, with the last tournament being held in 2017, where Pakistan defeated their arch-rivals India in the final.
The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches over 19 days, taking place in Pakistan and Dubai.
The teams are divided into two groups for the initial stage. Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa.
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