New Zealand powered into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, taking India along with them after Rachin Ravindra's century and inspired bowling from Michael Bracewell ensured a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday.

New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets, securing a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy. Rachin Ravindra's century and Michael Bracewell's bowling were pivotal in the victory.

New Zealand put up a remarkable all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh by five wickets in NZ vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday (February 24). Bangladesh needed a win to stay in contention for the Champions Trophy semifinals,

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner showered praise on Michael Bracewell for adjusting to flat tracks after the spinner bagged four wickets in their comprehensive Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh on Monday.

New Zealand spinner Michael Bracewell returned career-best ODI figures of 4-26 to help restrict Bangladesh to 236-9 in a key Group A Champions Trophy clash in Rawalpindi on Monday. A win for New Zealand would send them into the semi-finals and also knock Bangladesh and hosts Pakistan out in the group phase of the 50-over tournament.