New Zealand beat Bangladesh, book spot in Champions Trophy semis
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan : New Zealand moved into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy taking India along with them after a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday.
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Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score Champions Trophy: Najmul Hossain Shanto Hits Fifty But Bangladesh Lose Wickets At Other End vs NZ
BAN vs NZ Live Scorecard Champions Trophy: New Zealand have pegged back Bangladesh after a bright start in their Champions Trophy group A match in Rawalpindi. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, however, holds key for four-down Bangladesh as he completed his half-century. Hoping to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, the Kiwis made two changes from the side that beat Pakistan in the tournament opener last week. Kyle Jamieson and Rachin Ravindra replaced Daryl Mitchell and Nathan Smith. For Bangladesh, Soumy Sarkar and Tanzim Hasan are sitting out, with Nahid Rana and Mahmudullah replacing them. A win against familiar opponents Bangladeshwill confirm New Zealand's place in the semi-final from Group A, alongside India. Bangladesh, however, beat New Zealand in their previous Champions Trophy meeting, in Cardiff in 2017. (Live Scorecard)
Pakistan Face Brutal Criticism, Asked To Leave Champions Trophy And Join Series With Zimbabwe
Pakistan got off to a forgettable start in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign as they lost against New Zealand by 60 runs. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan gave away 320 runs after Will Young and Tom Latham smashed centuries. Later, the hosts got bundled out for 260 as their batters completely failed to put up a strong fight against the Kiwis. For New Zealand, skipper Mitchell Santner and William O'Rourke scalped three wickets each. After this loss, former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal slammed Mohammad Rizwan and co for their poor performance.
Pakistan’s hopes dashed by New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy opener
KARACHI: Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host an International Cricket Council ended in disappointment when New Zealand handed the hosts a comprehensive 60-run defeat at Karachi's National Bank Stadium.
Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Throws Bowlers Under The Bus After Loss In Champions Trophy Opener
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan stated that his side did not expect New Zealand to score 320 runs in the first innings, having gotten off to a solid start, and poor execution in the death overs resulted in their 60-run loss in their opening game of the 2025 Champions Trophy being played at the National Bank Stadium. Despite losing two early wickets, New Zealand showed resilience and tactical acumen. Their top order, led by Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118*), took the fight to the hosts. Following Young's dismissal, Glenn Phillips proved to be the game changer as he accelerated the Kiwis run-rate at a strike rate of 156.41, in an innings laced with three boundaries and four sixes, on his way to scoring 61 runs in 39 deliveries.
Watch: Glenn Phillips' Stunning Catch Leaves Mohammad Rizwan Baffled During Champions Trophy 2025 Opener
New Zealand began their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign in style, beating hosts Pakistan for the third time in 11 days. One of the stars of the show was New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips, who contributed not only with bat, but also in the field. Pakistan's run chase of 321 never got going, with the hosts managing only 22 in the first 10 overs. However, things went from bad to worse then captain Mohammad Rizwan departed for just 3. The reason? Glenn Phillips turning into Superman at point.
Pakistan Actor Shares Shocking Champions Trophy 2025 Experience In Karachi: "Ghanta..."
Pakistani actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui was left disappointed with his experience at the National Stadium in Karachi during the hosts' Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday. Amid criticism for low spectator turnout during the match, Siddiqui posted a video on social media where he complained about the obstructed view of the ground from the 'VIP' area of the stadium. In the video, the actor showed that the view was blocked by railings and he even said that considering the distance between his seat and the pitch, he felt that he was watching the game from Dubai.
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy opener
KARACHI, Pakistan : New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday.