Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Match Preview & Prediction

Bangladesh and New Zealand clash in a pivotal Group A encounter at Rawalpindi, with both teams aiming to kickstart their Champions Trophy campaigns. However, their recent trajectories paint contrasting pictures.

RCBW vs UPW Match Info

• Match:BAN vs NZ, 6th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
• Date:Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Venue:Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Recent Performance

Bangladesh:L L L L L

Bangladesh (Last 5 ODIs: L-L-L-L-L) enter the tournament in dire form, having lost their last five matches. Their batting lineup has struggled for consistency, while the bowling unit lacks penetration in crunch moments.

New Zealand:L W W W W

New Zealand (Last 5 ODIs: L-W-W-W-W), despite a recent loss, have dominated white-ball cricket with four consecutive wins. Their balanced squad thrives under pressure, blending explosive batting with disciplined bowling.

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• Bangladesh won by 9 wickets (with 209 balls remaining)
• New Zealand won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
• New Zealand won by 44 runs (DLS method)
• New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
• New Zealand won by 7 wickets (with 91 balls remaining)

New Zealand historically dominate this rivalry (4 wins in last 5 ODIs), but Bangladesh’s recent 9-wicket thrashing of the Kiwis in 2023 offers a glimmer of hope.

BAN Playing:

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (c): Top order Batter
• Jaker Ali : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Mahmudullah : Allrounder
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz : Allrounder
• Mushfiqur Rahim : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Mustafizur Rahman : Bowler
• Nahid Rana : Bowler
• Nasum Ahmed : Bowling Allrounder
• Parvez Hossain Emon : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Rishad Hossain: Allrounder
• Soumya Sarkar: Batting Allrounder
• Tanzid Hasan: Opening Batter
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib: Bowling Allrounder
• Taskin Ahmed: Bowler
• Towhid Hridoy: Top order Batter

New Zealand Player/Role

• Mitchell Santner (c): Bowling Allrounder
• Michael Bracewell : Batting Allrounder
• Mark Chapman: Allrounder
• Devon Conway : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Lockie Ferguson : Bowler
• Matt Henry : Bowler
• Tom Latham: Wicketkeeper Batter
• Daryl Mitchell : Batting Allrounder
• Will O’Rourke : Bowler
• Glenn Phillips : Allrounder
• Rachin Ravindra : Batting Allrounder
• Ben Sears : Bowler
• Nathan Smith : Allrounder
• Kane Williamson : Top order Batter
• Will Young : Top order Batter

Prediction

If NZ bats first: Win by 40+ runs.

New Zealand enter as strong favorites (70% win probability) due to superior squad depth and recent form. However, Bangladesh’s spin-heavy attack could capitalize if the pitch deteriorates.

Final Word: Expect a competitive match, but New Zealand’s experience and all-round firepower should prevail. Toss decision (bat/bowl first) will be critical on this batting-friendly track.