Rawalpindi – In the sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Bangladesh has set a target of 237 runs for New Zealand. In the match being played at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh.
Batting first, the Bengal Tigers scored 236 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was the top scorer with 77 runs, while lower-order batter Zakir Ali contributed 45, Rishad Hossain added 26, and opener Tanzid Hasan made 24 runs.
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For New Zealand, Michael Bracewell bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for just 26 runs in his 10 overs. Will O’Rourke claimed 2 wickets, while Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson picked up one wicket each.
New Zealand’s decision to bowl first proved effective, as their bowlers displayed outstanding performance and prevented Bangladesh from setting a big total. The Kiwi bowling attack once again showcased its skill and did not allow Bangladeshi batters to play freely.
During the toss, the New Zealand captain announced the inclusion of Kyle Jamieson and Rachin Ravindra in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto mentioned that had they won the toss, they would have opted to field first and also confirmed two changes in their squad.
This is the second match for both New Zealand and Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy. New Zealand won their first match against Pakistan, while Bangladesh suffered a defeat against India.
Notably, Pakistan’s fate in the Champions Trophy also depends on the outcome of this match. If Bangladesh wins, Pakistan’s chances of making it to the semi-finals could improve.
