Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the sixth match of the Champions Trophy on Monday in Rawalpindi. The two teams had contrasting starts in their Group A matches—New Zealand secured a convincing 60-run victory over Pakistan in Karachi, while Bangladesh struggled against India, who clinched an easy win.
New Zealand is in good form, having recently won a tri-series in Pakistan and starting the tournament with a win. A victory in this match could secure Mitchell Santner’s side a spot in the semifinals. On the other hand, Bangladesh faces the risk of early elimination before their final group game. However, they will be eager to bounce back and pull off a major upset against the Kiwis.
However, Bangladesh has a poor record against New Zealand. The Kiwis have defeated Bangladesh in every 50-over ICC event, including five times in the ODI World Cup and once in the Champions Trophy. On Monday, New Zealand will aim to continue this dominance and secure another victory.
Despite their loss to India, Bangladesh earned praise for their fighting spirit, as they did not allow India an easy win. They put up a strong resistance, making India work hard for their victory.
BAN vs NZ- Rawalpindi Pitch Report Today Match
The pitch in Rawalpindi is expected to produce a high-scoring match while offering some assistance to the fast bowlers. Historically, pacers have found some help early on, but as the game progresses, the pitch is likely to become more favorable for the batters.
BAN vs NZ- Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim/Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib/Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
