Ravindra’s ton powers New Zealand past Bangladesh as Pakistan crash out

RAWALPINDI: Rachin Ravindra’s century and Michael Bracewell’s four-wicket haul powered New Zealand into the semi-finals as they victory against Bangladesh in the sixth match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

With New Zealand securing victory, the hosts and defending champions Pakistan crashed out from the multi-nation tournament after losing their first two matches.

New Zealand chased down the modest 237 runs total in 46.1 overs with five wickets in hand. The Black Caps became the second team to qualify for the knock-out stage along with India.

After returning from an injury, Rachin Ravindra was the star of the show who struck 112 runs in the chase.

Bangladesh struck early with in-form New Zealand opener Will Young’s wicket in the first over. Taskin Ahmed bowled a beautiful delivery to get rid of the batter on a duck.

New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson (5) joined Devon Conway (30) at the crease following his wicket. However, the talismanic batter’s stay at the crease was short as pacer Nahid Rana struck in the third over to jolt the Black Caps.

After early trouble, Ravindra came to the crease and forged a crucial 57-run partnership. Devon Conway looked promising before being bowled out in the 15th over, leaving New Zealand on the score of 72-3.

However, Ravindra’s resilience and brilliant stroke play kept the team out of trouble, keeping Bangladesh bowlers at bay. He put on a 129 (136) stand on the fourth wicket with Tom Latham.

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The southpaw scored his 4th ODI century before departing on 112 runs off 105 balls. The left-hander’s calm and composed innings included 12 fours and one six.

New Zealand were 201-4 in 38 overs and required only 36 runs after his departure.

Tom Latham was run out in the 41st over after scoring 55 runs off 76 deliveries, laced with three four. But it was too little too late for Bangladesh.

Glenn Phillips (21*) formed a partnership with 26 runs on the sixth wicket with Michael Bracewell.

The duo finished the job for New Zealand as they reached the target with 23 deliveries to spare.

For Bangladesh, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rehman and Taskin Ahmed picked up a wicket each.

Earlier, Michael Bracewell’s four-wickets and clinical bowling performance from New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to 236 in the sixth match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 here at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

After being invited to bat first, Bangladesh openers Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto provided a good start with a 45-run partnership. Hasan (24) was looking good before perishing to off-spinner Bracewell.

He struck two sixes and one four in his run-a-ball innings. After his wicket, Bangladesh stumbled with wickets at regular intervals.

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The experienced batters comprising Mehdi Hasan Miraz (13), Mushfiqur Rahim (4), and Mahmudullah (4) fell prey to Bracewell’s magical spin bowling.

The middle order of Bangladesh faltered again, with captain Shanto being the highest scorer with his 77 runs knock, holding the innings together. He fell in the 37th over off Will O’Rourke after helping Bangladesh reach 163 for six in 37.2 overs. The skipper’s brisk innings included seven fours.

He forged a crucial partnership of 45 runs with Jaker Ali (45) on the sixth wicket. After his dismissal, Ali added another 35 runs with Rishad Hossein on eighth wicket. Hossein scored 26 off 25 balls.

Michael Bracewell was the stand-out bowler for New Zealand, taking four wickets for 26 runs in his ten overs. O’Rourke also chipped in with his two wickets.