The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is going to be an electric few weeks of ODI cricket from the best international sides in the world, and we can't wait. We've already seen big performances from the likes of New Zealand and India,
Bangladesh's top order has to stand up and be counted for the side to have any chance against New Zealand, according to head coach Phil Simmons. Bangladesh were soundly beaten by India in their first game,
India sits atop the Group A points table in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with four points. To secure a semifinal spot, they need just one favorable result in the group. If that happens, the outcome of India's final league-stage match against New Zealand will have no impact on their qualification.
Bangladesh had managed to dent New Zealand early with Taskin Ahmed gettting Will Young bowled with an incoming delivery and Nahid Rana having Kane Williamson nicking behind. At 15/2, Bangladesh's hopes remained alive but it was quickly flattened thanks to Ravindra.
With New Zealand's comfortable 5-wicket win against Bangladesh, Mitchell Santner's side, along with India have qualified from Group A for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.