RAWALPINDI – New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets, booking their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
India and New Zealand have now advanced to the tournament’s final four.
This result also ended Pakistan’s chances of staying in the tournament, as the Green Shirts suffered two defeats with only one match remaining against Bangladesh on Feb 27.
Batting first, Bangladesh scored 236 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led the charge with 77 runs, while Zakir Ali added 45.
Other contributions came from Rishad Hossain (26), Tanzid Hasan (24), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (13), and Taskin Ahmed (10).
For New Zealand, Michael Bracewell took 4 wickets, and Will O’Rourke claimed 2.
New Zealand chased down the target in the 46th over with 5 wickets to spare.
Ravindra scored a brilliant century (112) while Latham scored half century.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Squad
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
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