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The sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature a high-stakes showdown between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the iconic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on February 24th. This contest carries immense significance as both teams look to shape their fate in Group A, where their journeys so far have been markedly different.
New Zealand have made a perfect start, securing a commanding victory over hosts Pakistan, while Bangladesh suffered a setback against India in their opening match. With semi-final qualification on the line, this match is expected to be a closely fought battle, with Bangladesh desperate to stay alive in the tournament and New Zealand eager to maintain their momentum.
Rawalpindi Pitch Report:
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is historically renowned for its pitches that tend to benefit batters. Historically, these pitches have provided favorable batting conditions. Nevertheless, the final characteristics of the pitch for the upcoming Test match will depend on various factors, including its preparation and the prevailing weather conditions leading up to the game. While the trends suggest that the pitch will likely be advantageous for batting, a clearer understanding of its nature will emerge as the match unfolds.
Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 6
- Date and Time: February 24, 02:30 pm (IST)/ 09:00 am (GMT)/ 02:00 pm (Local)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Will Young, Tawhid Hridoy
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Glenn Phillips (c), Will Young (vc)
- Choice 2: Tawhid Hridoy (c), Tom Latham (vc)
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BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 24, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
