In the sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand will face Bangladesh. This will be the second match for both teams in the tournament. They had contrasting starts to their campaigns in the Champions Trophy 2025.
New Zealand made a strong statement by defeating defending champions Pakistan in their opening match. The Kiwis dominated the Men in Green with a commanding 60-run victory, showcasing their title ambitions.
On the other hand, Bangladesh began their campaign with a six-wicket loss to India. In the match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh struggled early on, finding themselves at 35/5. However, Towhid Hridoy’s century rescued them, helping the team post a total of 228 runs. Despite the fightback, the score was not enough to challenge India, as Rohit Sharma’s side comfortably chased the target in 47 overs.
With this match, New Zealand will aim to secure a spot in the semifinals with another win, while Bangladesh will look to bounce back and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
BAN vs NZ- List of Commentators for CT 2025 Today Match
Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, Katey Martin, Athar Ali Khan, Ian Smith, Mpumelelo Mbangwa and Ian Ward are expected to do commentary in today’s match.
BAN vs NZ- List of Umpires for CT 2025 Today Match
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| On-field Umpire | Ahsan Raza | Pakistan |
| On-field Umpire | Kumar Dharmasena | Sri Lanka |
| TV Umpire | Rodney Tucker | Australia |
| Fourth Umpire | Joel Wilson | West Indies |
| Match Referee | Ranjan Madugalle | Sri Lanka |
