Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Match Preview

Bangladesh will lock horns against New Zealand in the sixth match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Monday. While the Tigers lost their opening game against India, the Blackcaps registered a convincing win against Pakistan in the tournament’s opener.

We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.

Current form of New Zealand: W W W W L 

New Zealand have been on a roll in Pakistani conditions and they have won their last four games there. The Kiwis came up with an impressive batting show against the hosts in the opening game as Tom Latham and Will Young scored fine centuries.

Current form of Bangladesh: L L L L L

Bangladesh have lost their last five games and they will need to play out of their skin against New Zealand. The Tigers were left reeling at 35-5 against India and their top order will need to come up with an improved show.

Head to Head: Matches: 33, Won by New Zealand: 22, Won by Bangladesh: 11.

Players to watch out for: Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham, Lockie Ferguson, and Will O’Rourke will be the crucial players for the Blackcaps.

Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, and Soumya Sarkar will hold the key for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.

New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.