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New Zealand is cruising towards an easy chase against Bangladesh, needing just 74 more runs to secure a victory that would see them qualify for the semi-finals alongside India. A win here would also eliminate both Pakistan and Bangladesh from the tournament.
Bangladesh’s Innings Recap: 236 All Out
In this must-win clash, Bangladesh posted a total of 236 runs, with:
Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the way with 77 runs
Jaker Ali contributing 45 off 55 balls
Star bowler for NZ:
Michael Bracewell - 4 wickets
William O'Rourke - 1 wicket
Live Score Update: New Zealand’s Chase
31.3 Overs | NZ: 163/3
Rachin Ravindra (92) & Tom Latham (41) in control**
Mustafizur Rahman bowls, NZ picks up 2 more runs
Ravindra approaching a well-deserved century as New Zealand inches closer to victory!
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 45
Bangladesh Wins: 11
New Zealand Wins: 33
No Result: 1
Playing XIs for BAN vs NZ
New Zealand XI:
- Mitchell Santner (Captain)
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- William O'Rourke
Bangladesh XI:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah
- Jaker Ali
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Nahid Rana
- Mustafizur Rahman
What’s at Stake?
If New Zealand wins:
- They qualify for the semifinals with India
- Pakistan & Bangladesh are eliminated
If Bangladesh wins:
- They keep their tournament hopes alive
- Pakistan still has a chance to qualify
