Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat Bangladesh at Rawalpindi; India and New Zealand reach semi-finals, hosts Pakistan out
New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets in a Champions Trophy Group A match at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025, taking themselves and India into the semi-finals and eliminating hosts and defending champions Pakistan along with Bangladesh.
Summary
In the Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025, New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to 236 for 9 and chased the target in 46.1 overs to win by five wickets. Rachin Ravindra, returning after missing the opener with a head injury, made 112 off 105 balls and added 129 with Tom Latham (55); Michael Bracewell took 4 for 26. The result sent New Zealand and India into the semi-finals and knocked out Bangladesh and the hosts and defending champions, Pakistan.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 24 February 2025, Rawalpindi
- Result
- New Zealand (240/5) beat Bangladesh (236/9) by 5 wickets
- Top score
- Rachin Ravindra 112 (105 balls)
- Best bowling
- Michael Bracewell 4/26
- Qualified for semis
- New Zealand and India
- Eliminated
- Pakistan (hosts, defending champions) and Bangladesh
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which New Zealand batter scored 112 against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025, taking New Zealand and India into the Champions Trophy semi-finals?
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Correct answer: B — Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra made 112 off 105 balls as New Zealand chased 237 to win by five wickets.
New Zealand's win over Bangladesh on 24 February 2025 eliminated which two teams from Group A of the Champions Trophy?
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Correct answer: C — Pakistan and Bangladesh
The result knocked out Bangladesh and the hosts and defending champions Pakistan, while New Zealand and India reached the semi-finals.
Which New Zealand bowler took 4 for 26 to restrict Bangladesh to 236 for 9 at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell took 4 for 26 as Bangladesh were held to 236 for 9.