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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.

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