BAN vs NZ Fantasy Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh will face New Zealand in Match 6 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on February 24. For Bangladesh, the pressure is on, as a loss would end their chances of advancing in the tournament. They suffered a six-wicket defeat to India, revealing weaknesses in their batting lineup.
On the other hand, New Zealand dominated Pakistan in their opening match, winning by 60 runs. Another victory here would almost secure their place in the semifinals. With their current form, the Kiwis are the favorites, but Bangladesh has a history of surprising top teams in major tournaments.
Ban vs NZ Match Information:
- Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Match 6, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Date & Time: Monday, February 24, 2:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Broadcast: Sports18 and Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
BAN vs NZ Pitch and Weather Conditions:
This will be the first match of the tournament at Rawalpindi, known for its batting-friendly pitch. It offers good bounce and pace, making it great for stroke play. Fast bowlers may get some movement early, but spinners might struggle. Teams chasing have generally had an advantage here. The weather will be clear with no rain expected, and the temperature will be between 18-22°C, perfect for cricket.
Key Players To Watch In BAN vs NZ:
- Towhid Hridoy (BAN): Scored a vital century (100 off 118) against India, showing his ability to perform under pressure.
- Matt Henry (NZ): Took 2 wickets against Pakistan and is in good form, using early pitch movement to his advantage.
- Glenn Phillips (NZ): Scored 61 off 39 balls in the last match and is a powerful finisher with his aggressive batting.
BAN vs NZ Fantasy Prediction:
Wicketkeepers:
- Tom Latham, Jaker Ali
Batters:
- Kane Williamson, Will Young, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders:
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers:
- Taskin Ahmed, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
Captain Choices:
- Kane Williamson, Will Young
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Towhid Hridoy, Tom Latham
Bangladesh vs. New Zealand Probable Playing XI:
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Jaker Ali, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
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Bangladesh vs. New Zealand Full Squad:
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nahid Rana
New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
