The sixth match of the current ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The match is likely to be a turning point for both teams, particularly for Bangladesh, which needs to win to remain in the tournament. On the other hand, New Zealand wants to keep its winning streak going.
BAN vs NZ Champions Trophy Match Details
– Teams: New Zealand vs Bangladesh
– Match Number: 6th Match
– Date and Time: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST
– Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
– Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
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Head-to-Head Record BAN vs NZ
In ODI matches, the two teams have played each other 45 times. The outcome has been as follows:
– New Zealand: 33 wins
– Bangladesh: 11 wins
– No Result: 1
– Tie: 0
New Zealand has a commanding record against Bangladesh in their past matches, putting pressure on the Bangladeshi team to deliver good performances.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch will be on the lines of pitches in Lahore and Karachi, which are flat pitches. Batsmen will dominate, but there can be some help for bowlers. There may be a risk of dew, so the winning team could bowl first. The average first innings score at this pitch has been 217 runs, and it indicates that there will be a high-scoring match.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh (BAN)
1. Tanjid Hasan
2. Soumya Sarkar
3. Nazmul Hussain Shanto (Captain)
4. Tauheed Hridoy
5. Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper)
6. Mehdi Hasan Miraz
7. Jaker Ali
8. Rishad Hussain
9. Taskin Ahmed
10. Mustafizur Rahman
11. Nahid Rana
New Zealand (NZ)
1. Devon Conway
2. Will Young
3. Kane Williamson
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper)
6. Glenn Phillips
7. Michael Bracewell
8. Mitchell Santner (Captain)
9. Nathan Smith
10. Matt Henry
11. William O’Rourke
Probable Best Player of the Match
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– Best Batsman: Devon Conway (New Zealand)
Devon Conway is hungry for the runs right now with his failed bat in the first against Pakistan. With a bowling line in Bangladesh, he will definitely look forward to capitalizing on this opportunity as Rawalpindi’s pitch is flat and beneficial for batsmen with the pacers.
– Best Bowler: William O’Rourke (New Zealand)
O’Rourke has demonstrated his abilities with the ball in the tournament, having claimed three wickets against Pakistan. He might be a vital performer for New Zealand in this match, offering important breakthroughs.
Match Predictions: Toss Might Be the Key
The toss will play a central part in deciding the fate of this match. Two possible scenarios based on the toss result are as follows:
Scenario 1: New Zealand Wins the Toss and Bowls First
– Bangladesh’s Powerplay Score: 40-50 runs
– First Innings Score: 260-280 runs
– Result: New Zealand Wins
Here, assuming New Zealand chooses to bowl first, they would be able to limit Bangladesh’s score to approximately 260-280 runs, which they can successfully target.
Scenario 2: Bangladesh Wins the Toss and Bowls First
– New Zealand’s Powerplay Score: 70-80 runs
– First Innings Score: 300-330 runs
– Result: New Zealand Wins
Here, if Bangladesh wins the toss and decides to bowl first, they may let New Zealand score approximately 300-330 runs. But Bangladesh may not be able to chase down this score due to not in a form batsman in the team and core dependency on the middle or lower order.
This is a very important match for both teams. Bangladesh needs a win to keep its Champions Trophy hopes alive, while New Zealand aims to maintain its winning streak. The pitch at Rawalpindi promises high-scoring conditions, and with dew likely to play a role, the team that wins the toss could have a slight advantage. Bangladesh will have to give them all to take on the giant Kiwis, with New Zealand hoping to carry on dominating the Tigers.
Note: This forecast is made with analysis, and cricket’s mercurial nature ensures that everything is possible come match day.
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