Bangladesh vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand, India seal semis berth; Pakistan, Bangladesh crash out

Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where New Zealand goes through and knocks out Bangladesh. Next up in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is a big clash between Australia and South Africa. A lot is at stake as a win for either will confirm their spot in the semi-final. That match is scheduled to be played on 25th February, Tuesday at 9 am GMT. But as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the action. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Mitchell Santner, the victorious skipper of New Zealand says that it is a nice feeling, qualifying to the semi-final as this match was tough and they did well. The way they pulled it back in the middle with the ball was pleasing, and they are pretty happy with the bowling of Bracewell. Adds that Michael Bracewell is a quality bowler and the way he varies his pace makes it quite difficult for the batters to play. Tells the key to any win is taking wickets in the middle phase, and he is happy that they did exactly that. Mentions that the pitch was a bit two-paced as the dew wasn’t as much as they would have expected. Talks about the batting of Rachin Ravindra, he likes to play in ICC events, and it looks like he has never left the game. That partnership with Tom Latham was match-changing. Says about the match versus India that the surface may be a bit slower and the spinners will come into play there as well.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain of Bangladesh, says that they batted well in the first ten overs, but they lost too many wickets in the middle phase. Adds that it was a good wicket to bat on and they needed two big partnerships but he is disappointed with the middle order. Praises Nahid Rana for his impressive bowling and says he has a lot of potential. Mentions that the next match is still a big game for them as they want to finish the tournament on a positive note. Ends by saying that they just need to put on a collective performance to challenge Pakistan.

Michael Bracewell is PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive bowling with four wickets. He says that it is awesome to contribute to the win as the main focus was coming here and to win it and secure the semi-final spot. He says that he just wants to keep the stumps in the game as if you give any width to the batter, they can free their arms so it is key to bowl to wicket to wicket and tight lines. Adds that the breeze of here reminds him of Wellington, and he has bowled in these conditions. Mentions that their side looks pretty well balanced and they are just trying to play, what is in front of them and he is pretty happy to bowl the full quota of his 10 overs. Talks about the partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham, it was nice to finish the game as Rachin is going from strength to strength in the ICC events, and he is a wonderful player.

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Bangladesh simply didn’t have enough runs to defend. Taskin Ahmed got them off to a dream start with a wicket in the first over, and Nahid Rana’s dismissal of Kane Williamson sparked some hope. But they failed to build on that momentum, allowing a couple of big partnerships to take the game away. A missed run-out chance when Rachin Ravindra was in his 20s and another dropped catch later proved costly. Rishad Hossain and Fizz picked up a wicket each, but by then, the damage was done, sealing yet another group-stage exit for Bangladesh in an ICC tournament.

Earlier in the game, Bangladesh once again found it tough to put up a big total. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fought hard with a gritty 77 but lacked solid support from the rest. Jaker Ali played a handy knock, while Tanzid Hasan and Rishad Hossain chipped in, but it wasn’t enough. Michael Bracewell was the standout with the ball for New Zealand, grabbing four wickets, while the pacers combined to pick up four more, keeping Bangladesh in check.

New Zealand were in early trouble, losing Young and Williamson cheaply, but Rachin Ravindra, making his return after a head injury, joined Devon Conway to rebuild the innings. The duo looked assured, stitching together a crucial stand before Conway fell after a steady start. Ravindra, however, was in sublime touch, smashing a brilliant fourth ODI century and becoming the first Kiwi to score 4 hundred in ICC events, while Tom Latham continued his fine form with a well-crafted fifty. Though both fell before the finish line, Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell ensured there were no late stumbles, sealing a comfortable win with plenty of balls to spare!

NEW ZEALAND MARCH INTO THE SEMIS! This win not only seals their spot but also confirms India's place in the final four, leaving just the race for the top spot in the group. Pakistan’s long-awaited ICC tournament at home ends in disappointment as they, along with Bangladesh, become the first teams to bow out. The Blackcaps continue to dominate in this format, looking sharper than ever and determined to get their hands on the trophy!

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, FOUR! THAT SEALS THE DEAL FOR NEW ZEALAND! THEY ARE INTO THE SEMI FINAL! Tossed up, around off, Michael Bracewell leans on and drives it in the gap towards deep cover for a boundary. New Zealand win it by five wickets with 23 balls to spare. 

Taskin Ahmed to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! DISPATCHED! Taskin Ahmed bangs in short of a length, around middle, a slower one, Glenn Phillips goes on the back foot and pulls it hard towards mid-wicket for a boundary. They need just one now.

Taskin Ahmed to Glenn Phillips, A high full toss, around off, dipping one, Glenn Phillips is late in his shot as he manages to keep it down towards cover. He takes a review for a NO Ball. The third umpire comes into play and he is sure after seeing the replays that it is a legal ball. 

Taskin Ahmed to Glenn Phillips, There is an appeal for a catch but is turned down by the umpire. A low full toss, around off, Glenn Phillips digs it out as the ball lobs up in the air and the cover fielder moves forward and catches it. The umpire says that it is a bump ball.

Taskin Ahmed to Glenn Phillips, Hard length, on top of off, Glenn Phillips makes room a bit and looks to defend it but gets it through the outer half of the bat.

Taskin Ahmed to Glenn Phillips, On a good length, around middle, Glenn Phillips drops it down to mid-wicket. 

Taskin Ahmed to Michael Bracewell, Back of a length, around off, Michael Bracewell swivels and looks to pull it but gets it through the bottom part of the bat to deep fine leg for a single. 

There is a bit of a delay. There seems to be an issue with a flicker of light on the sight screen. The umpires are asking Phillips to just continue as they need just 6 runs to win. That area now has been blocked by some black material and we are good to go again.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Floated up, around leg, Michael Bracewell goes on his knee and sweeps it out to deep square leg for a single. New Zealand need just 6 runs now.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Similar length, around off, Michael Bracewell goes back and slaps it hard but straight to the cover fielder.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Much shorter, around middle, Michael Bracewell goes back and pushes it to cover.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Nagging length, around off, Michael Bracewell comes forward and blocks it off.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Drags his length a bit, around off, Michael Bracewell drops it down to backward point.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Tossed up, slower, outside off, Michael Bracewell comes forward and pushes it with soft hands in the gap towards deep cover and runs off for a couple. They need just 7 now.

Nahid Rana to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! THRASHED! A bit change of pace from Nahid Rana and on a hard length outside off, Glenn Phillips opens his bat and cuts it hard in the gap towards deep point for a boundary. They need just 9 runs now.

Nahid Rana to Glenn Phillips, Bangs in short of a length, around middle, angling into the body, Glenn Phillips gets hurried by the pace and gets hit on the gloves as the ball rolls away towards mid-wicket.

Nahid Rana to Glenn Phillips, On a good length, around off, Phillips drops it down to cover.

Nahid Rana to Glenn Phillips, Hard length, on top of off, Glenn Phillips hops up and turns it to mid-wicket. There is something malfunctioning at the sight-screen which is bothering Glenn Phillips.

Nahid Rana to Michael Bracewell, Goes fuller, around off, Bracewell comes forward and pushes it wide of mid off for a quick single.

Nahid Rana to Michael Bracewell, BEATEN! Back of a length and wide outside off, from around the wicket, Michael Bracewell has a swing at it but misses.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Slower and around off, fuller as well, Michael Bracewell pushes it towards point for a single. New Zealand need 14 now.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, Floated up, outside off, Phillips steers it to deep backward point for a single. 

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, BEATEN! Drags his length, touch outside off, turns away, Glenn Phillips looks to cut it but misses. 

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, SIX! CLEAN STRIKE! Floated up, around off, Glenn Phillips just comes forward and uses his power to thump it down the ground for a biggie.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Drops it short, around middle, Michael Bracewell goes back and turns it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Michael Bracewell, Nagging length, around off, Michael Bracewell defends it to cover.

Mustafizur Rahman to Glenn Phillips, On a good length, around off, slower one, Glenn Phillips blocks it off.

Mustafizur Rahman to Glenn Phillips, Slightly fuller, around middle, Glenn Phillips defends it off the front foot.

Michael Bracewell comes out to bat.

Mustafizur Rahman to Tom Latham, OUT! RUN OUT! WHAT A THROW! A full ball from Fizz, around middle, Tom Latham drills it to mid on and runs off for a quick single. Mahmudullah is quick enough to collect the ball and makes a direct hit at the bowler's end. Tom Latham drags his bat in the crease. The third umpire comes into play and the replays show that he is just short of the crease and will have to go back. New Zealand are 214/5. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Glenn Phillips, Another yorker, around leg, Glenn Phillips digs it out towards square leg and runs off for a quick single. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Glenn Phillips, A yorker, much fuller, around off, Glenn Phillips drills it to mid off. 

Mustafizur Rahman to Glenn Phillips, WIDE! A bit slower and fuller but down the leg side, Glenn Phillips looks to flick it but misses. Called a wide.

Mustafizur Rahman to Glenn Phillips, Starts with a full ball, around leg, Glenn Phillips leans on and looks to flick it but gets a leading edge to gully.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up, around middle, Glenn Phillips comes forward and pushes it down the ground for a single. New Zealand need just 25 now.

Rishad Hossain to Tom Latham, Drops it short again, around middle, Tom Latham tucks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, Keeps it shorter and outside off, Phillips cuts it to deep cover for a single. With this single, Glenn Phillips completes his 1000 runs in ODIs.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, BEATEN! Touch short and outside off, turns away sharply, Glenn Phillips gets squared up as he looks to defend it with the full face of the bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Rishad Hossain to Glenn Phillips, Nagging length and touch outside off, turns away, Glenn Phillips looks to cut it off the back foot but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Halt. The fielder got hurt as the ball hit him in the face and the doctor came out to check on him. There is a slight delay in the game and now we are up to continue. 

Rishad Hossain to Tom Latham, Nagging length, around off, Tom Latham pushes it back towards mid-wicket. The fielder fails to collect it and parries it away towards mid on as the batters run for a single.