Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh side will be taking on Mitchell Santner's New Zealand in match 6 of the ongoing edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, on February 24 (Monday). It is a do-or-die game for the Asian side. Whereas the BlackCaps will seal their spot along with India in the semi-finals of the mega tournament. New Zealand elected to bowl first. They announced the return of Rachin Ravindra and Kyle Jamieson in the line-up. As for Bangladesh, they made two changes as well. Mahmudullah and Nahid Rana returned to the line-up for them
Bangladesh is coming into this match after hammering from the Indian team. On the other hand, NZ defeated Pakistan in the tournament's opening game. The hosts Pakistan will have their eye on this clash as well and they will be hoping that Bangladesh pull off this upset as they will not only keep themselves alive but also save Pakistan from what appears to be an inevitable elimination right from the group stage.
Captains at toss
"We'll bowl first, looks like a good wicket. We trained a lot in different grounds, but there might be some dew in here. Two changes here - Kyle Jamieson in for Nathan Smith, and Rachin Ravindra is back in. Always good to play in conditions where you will playing an eventual tournament in the lead up," said Mitchell Santner after winning toss.
"Would have liked to bowl as well. Two changes for us - Mahmudullah is back in for us. Nahid Rana is in for us as well. Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Shakib are out. The way we fought back against India after that collapse gives us a lot of confidence," said Shanto at toss.
BAN vs NZ playing XIs
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
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