Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

đ˛ Toss & Pitch Conditions
On February 24, 2025, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, NewâŻZealand won the toss and opted to field first on what was expected to be a batting-friendly surface with some pace and bounceÂ
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 Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
đ Bangladesh Innings â 236/9 (50 overs)
Powerplay & Early Losses
Bangladesh had a solid start, cycling through their first powerplay (Overs 1â10) at 58/1, after only losing opener Tanzid Hasan earlyÂ
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. They extended their tempo in the second powerplay, ending at 172/6, though struggling to build a substantial middle-order partnershipÂ
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Batting Highlights
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) led from the front with a composed 77 off 110 balls, anchoring play and setting the toneÂ
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Jaker Ali offered a late push with 45 off 55 balls, while Rishad Hossain chipped in with 26Â
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Despite brief cameo contributions, Bangladesh never found a major stand past Shanto.
Bowling Impact by NewâŻZealand
Michael Bracewell was the standout, shattering the lineup with 4/26 in 10 overs, including the critical wicket of ShantoÂ
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William OâRourke supported well with 2/48, maintaining tight linesÂ
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Extras Note
Bangladesh conceded 25 extrasâprimarily 22 widesâwhich proved a significant gift to the opposition .
đ NewâŻZealand Chase â 240/5 (46.1 overs)
Opening Overs & Powerplay
NewâŻZealand began cautiously and lost two early wickets, maintaining a rate of 54/2 by the end of the first powerplayÂ
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The Rachin Ravindra Show
Rachin Ravindra built a brilliant innings, finishing 112 off 105 balls with 12 fours and 1 sixÂ
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He put up two pivotal partnerships:
~50-run stand with Devon Conway early on.
A decisive 103-run partnership with Tom Latham, steering the chase past the 200 threshold .
His century was instrumental and came despite a dropped catch around the 90sâa moment Bangladesh would regretÂ
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Other Key Batting Contributions
Tom Latham added valuable support with 55 off 76 balls, combining well with Ravindra for the middle-order revivalÂ
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Glenn Phillips remained not out on 21 off 28, ensuring a smooth finishÂ
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Bowling Efforts from Bangladesh
Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, and Rishad Hossain each took a wicket but had little success stemmed against the strong batting performanceÂ
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The Win
NewâŻZealand reached the target comfortably by 46.1 overs, sealing victory by 5 wickets with 23 balls to spare, securing their path to the semi-finalsÂ
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đ Player of the Match & Law
Michael Bracewell earned Player of the Match honors with tight bowling figures of 4/26 and handy batting as well .
Additionally, Rachin Ravindra was the pivotal craftsman in the chase, combining grit and stamina with his centuryÂ
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đ Statistical Insights
Metric Bangladesh NewâŻZealand
Total Runs 236 240
Wickets Lost 9 5
Overs to Score 50.0 46.1
Extras Conceded 25 6
100s Scored Shanto (77) Ravindra (112)
Best Bowling Bracewell (4/26) Taskin/Ashraf etc.
Bangladesh's innings was steady, built around Shanto, but lacked substantial partnerships. Frequent breaks in momentum made the total defensible but ultimately insufficient. New Zealandâs disciplined bowlingâespecially Bracewellâs economyâand aggressive yet measured batting anchored by Ravindra proved decisiveÂ
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âď¸ Tactical Review & Turning Points
Bangladeshâs middle-order collapse after the powerplay was costly. Despite Shantoâs anchor, losing wickets at key intervals (around overs 20â35) halted their momentum .
Bracewellâs double impact: First with the ball against Bangladesh, then anchoring the chase in the lower order .
Ravindraâs century, especially after surviving a drop in the 90s, was a momentum shift. His 103-run stand with Latham further solidified the pursuit .
Wide discipline â New Zealand gave away 22 wides which almost crept their total down, but their batting depth compensated.
Powerplay bowling â Bracewellâs early spell set the tone, and even though Bangladesh started well, the second powerplay loss proved fatal.
đ Broader Context & Aftermath
This win solidified NewâŻZealandâs position in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A, advancing them to the semi-final stagesÂ
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For Bangladesh, the loss highlighted a need for stronger middle-order partnerships and bowling discipline, especially in limiting extras.
Post-match remarks: NZ captain Mitchell Santner applauded Bracewellâs all-round game and praised Ravindraâs effortÂ
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. Bangladeshâs skipper Shanto lamented the failures in the middle overs and highlighted the missed opportunity by dropped catches and extras .
đĄ What the Scorecard Says
Bangladesh: Scored 236/9. Top bats: Shanto (77), Jaker Ali (45), Rishad Hossain (26). Bracewell and OâRourke starred with the ball.
NewâŻZealand: Reached 240/5. Ravindra hit 112; Latham contributed 55. Bowling effectiveness limited to small damage but enough to delay a full collapse.
This match perfectly illustrated cricketâs dual nature: Bowling strength and batting resolve both play their parts. For Bangladesh, it was a promising start but faltering execution in death overs. New Zealand, conversely, executed a balanced game plan from start to finish â stellar bowling, solid platform, and clinical finishing.
â Final Thoughts
This ICC Champions Trophy fixture was a showcase of complete cricketing phases: steady batting from Bangladesh, disciplined bowling from NewâŻZealand, a match-defining spell by Bracewell, and the grit of Ravindra to close out the chase. It highlighted what works at elite levels: seizing momentsâpowerplay control, wicket-taking spells, capitalizing on dropped catchesâand building partnerships when it counts.
As NewâŻZealand moves on in tournament play, Bangladesh needs to reflect on execution under pressure. Middle-order resilience and tighter bowling disciplineâespecially in controlling extrasâwill be essential areas of improvement.
đ Scorecard Summary: At a Glance
Bangladesh: 236/9 (50 overs)
Top scorers: Shanto 77, Jaker 45
Best bowlers (NZ): Bracewell 4/26, OâRourke 2/48
NewâŻZealand: 240/5 (46.1 overs) Won by 5 wickets
Top scorers: Ravindra 112, Latham 55
Bowling highlights (BAN): Taskin, Mustafizur, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain â one wicket each
MoM: Michael Bracewell (NZ)
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