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

🎲 Toss & Pitch Conditions

On February 24, 2025, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first on what was expected to be a batting-friendly surface with some pace and bouncThe conditions were clear, with a moderate dew factor expected later in the evening, which could assist the bowlers early on .

🏏 Bangladesh Innings – 236/9 (50 overs)

Powerplay & Early Losses

Bangladesh had a solid start, cycling through their first powerplay (Overs 1–10) at 58/1, after only losing opener Tanzid Hasan early. They extended their tempo in the second powerplay, ending at 172/6, though struggling to build a substantial middle-order partnership 

Batting Highlights

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) led from the front with a composed 77 off 110 balls, anchoring play and setting the tone

• Jaker Ali offered a late push with 45 off 55 balls, while Rishad Hossain chipped in with 26

• Despite brief cameo contributions, Bangladesh never found a major stand past Shanto.

Bowling Impact by New Zealand

• Michael Bracewell was the standout, shattering the lineup with 4/26 in 10 overs, including the critical wicket of Shanto 

• William O’Rourke supported well with 2/48, maintaining tight lines 

Extras Note

Bangladesh conceded 25 extras—primarily 22 wides—which proved a significant gift to the opposition .

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🏏 New Zealand Chase – 240/5 (46.1 overs)

Opening Overs & Powerplay

New Zealand began cautiously and lost two early wickets, maintaining a rate of 54/2 by the end of the first powerplay

The Rachin Ravindra Show

• Rachin Ravindra built a brilliant innings, finishing 112 off 105 balls with 12 fours and 1 six 

• He put up two pivotal partnerships:

  1. ~50-run stand with Devon Conway early on.

  2. 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 90s—a moment Bangladesh would regret

• Tom Latham added valuable support with 55 off 76 balls, combining well with Ravindra for the middle-order revival

• Glenn Phillips remained not out on 21 off 28, ensuring a smooth finish 

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 performance 

The Win

New Zealand reached the target comfortably by 46.1 overs, sealing victory by 5 wickets with 23 balls to spare, securing their path to the semi-finals 

🙌 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 century

🔍 Statistical Insights

Bangladesh's innings was steady, built around Shanto, but lacked substantial partnerships. Frequent breaks in momentum made the total defensible but ultimately insufficient. New Zealand’s disciplined bowling—especially Bracewell’s economy—and aggressive yet measured batting anchored by Ravindra proved decisive 

⚖️ Tactical Review & Turning Points

1. Bangladesh’s middle-order collapse after the powerplay was costly. Despite Shanto’s anchor, losing wickets at key intervals (around overs 20–35) halted their momentum .

2. Bracewell’s double impact: First with the ball against Bangladesh, then anchoring the chase in the lower order .

3. Ravindra’s century, especially after surviving a drop in the 90s, was a momentum shift. His 103-run stand with Latham further solidified the pursuit .

4. Wide discipline — New Zealand gave away 22 wides which almost crept their total down, but their batting depth compensated.

5. Powerplay bowling — Bracewell’s early spell set the tone, and even though Bangladesh started well, the second powerplay loss proved fatal.

🌐 Broader Context & Aftermath

• This win solidified New Zealand’s position in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A, advancing them to the semi-final stages 

• 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 Bracewell’s all-round game and praised Ravindra’s effort Bangladesh’s skipper Shanto lamented the failures in the middle overs and highlighted the missed opportunity by dropped catches and extras .

💡 What the Scorecard Says

• Bangladesh: Scored 236/9. Top bats: Shanto (77), Jaker Ali (45), Rishad Hossain (26). Bracewell and O’Rourke starred with the ball.

• New Zealand: 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 cricket’s 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 — stellar bowling, solid platform, and clinical finishing.

✅ Final Thoughts

This ICC Champions Trophy fixture was a showcase of complete cricketing phases: steady batting from Bangladesh, disciplined bowling from New Zealand, a match-defining spell by Bracewell, and the grit of Ravindra to close out the chase. It highlighted what works at elite levels: seizing moments—powerplay control, wicket-taking spells, capitalizing on dropped catches—and building partnerships when it counts.

As New Zealand moves on in tournament play, Bangladesh needs to reflect on execution under pressure. Middle-order resilience and tighter bowling discipline—especially in controlling extras—will be essential areas of improvement.

📌 Scorecard Summary: At a Glance

• Bangladesh: 236/9 (50 overs)

  • Top scorers: Shanto 77, Jaker 45

  • Best bowlers (NZ): Bracewell 4/26, O’Rourke 2/48

• New Zealand: 240/5 (46.1 overs) Won by 5 wickets

  • Top scorers: Ravindra 112, Latham 55

  • Bowling highlights (BAN): Taskin, Mustafizur, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain — one wicket each

• MoM: Michael Bracewell (NZ)