Rachin Ravindra Back as New Zealand Win Toss & Bowl First vs Bangladesh – CT 2025
BAN vs NZ: Toss Update & Match Preview
Bangladesh and New Zealand will play at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is heating up. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss. He chose to bowl first to take advantage of the good conditions at night.
With a 60-run win over Pakistan, New Zealand is just one step away from securing a semifinal spot. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is desperate for a comeback after a crushing defeat to India. Both teams have fitness concerns. However, the stakes are high in this crucial group-stage match.
BAN vs NZ: Playing XIs
New Zealand Playing XI:
- Devon Conway
- Will Young
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- William O’Rourke
Bangladesh Playing XI:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Jaker Ali
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
BAN vs NZ: Captains’ Thoughts
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand Captain):
“We are gonna bowl. It looks a good surface and hopefully, it gets better under lights. We have got two changes. Kyle Jamieson comes in place of Nathan Smith. It’s good to spend some time in the subcontinent before the big tournament. Always good in the lead up to the tournament. We had the belief in him (Tom Latham). He is a class player and plays a crucial role for us in the middle overs. Yeah, it will be nice. But Bangladesh are a good side, especially in these conditions, and we have to play well today.”
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain):
“I would have bowled first as well but it looks a pretty good wicket. Batting will not be an issue. We have made two changes. Mahmudullah Riyad & Nahid Rana back into the side in place of Soumya and Sakib. (On Nahid Rana) Yes, a very exciting prospect. The way he has bowled in the last few years has been amazing. Very happy with the way he has bowled so far.Yes obviously, the way we batted in the middle overs versus India, that has given us a lot of confidence. We need to bat well with the new ball.”
Rachin Ravindra is back, and both teams have made important changes. This match will be a high-stakes showdown in the Champions Trophy 2025. Stay tuned for live updates!