24 Feb, 22:07 (IST)

New Zealand have beaten Bangladesh by five wickets and with this, have qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. India also have gone through while Pakistan and Bangladesh are out! It has been an emphatic performance from the Black Caps, who have dominated Bangladesh in all three departs. The bowlers set up the platform for this win by restricting Bangladesh to 236 and later, despite losing two early wickets, managed to pull off the win in 46.1 overs. Michael Bracewell was named Player of the Match for his spectacular figures of 4/26 in 10 overs and later, it was Rachin Ravindra who dazzled with his fourth ODI century, the most by a New Zealand batter in ICC ODI events as the Kiwis secured a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. India also have made it to the Champions Trophy semi-finals for a third consecutive time. Hosts Pakistan, after winning the 2017 edition, are eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals and so are Bangladesh. These two teams meet in a Group A clash on February 27 and hope to finish off on a high. Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table here.

24 Feb, 21:44 (IST)

OUT! Tom Latham has been run out by a direct hit from Mahmudullah! The left-hander wanted to steal a single but fell short at the non-striker's end. Tom Latham run out (Mahmudullah) 55(76)

24 Feb, 21:30 (IST)

FIFTY for Tom Latham! The left-hander has made a good comeback from poor form, registering the third 50-run score in his third consecutive innings. He and Rachin Ravindra played brilliantly here and now, he and Glenn Phillips will look to take his team past the finish line.

24 Feb, 21:27 (IST)

OUT! Bangladesh have finally managed to dismiss Rachin Ravindra with substitute fielder Parvez Hossain Emon taking the catch. The left-hander attempted a big shot but got the height and not elevation. Parvez Hossain Emon did well to keep his eyes on the ball and complete the catch. The damage has been done though with New Zealand having one foot in the semis. Rachin Ravindra c (sub)Parvez Hossain Emon b Rishad Hossain 112(105)

24 Feb, 21:11 (IST)

CENTURY for Rachin Ravindra! What a knock from the youngster, who registers the fourth century of his ODI career. He has played some great shots and looked in total control. Now, he will aim at staying till the end and possibly hitting the winning runs.

24 Feb, 21:00 (IST)

Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have ensured that New Zealand did not have any major hiccups so far with this wonderful 93-run partnership. Bangladesh seem down and out and only need a miracle to win from here.

24 Feb, 20:29 (IST)

We are at the halfway mark in this chase and New Zealand have taken control of this match, with Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham batting well. Rachin Ravindra has led the charge with some good shots and has not let Bangladesh's bowlers gain any momentum.

24 Feb, 20:13 (IST)

FIFTY for Rachin Ravindra! The youngster has marked his return to the team with a brilliant knock and he will now look to remain out there in the middle and take his team past the finish line. Rachin Ravindra has played some great shots today and Bangladesh need to get his wicket to have any chance of winning this. He has also completed the 1000-run mark in ODIs, becoming the fifth fastest NZ player to do so. Read here for more.

24 Feb, 20:11 (IST)

New Zealand have scored 94/3 in 20 overs and Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have joined forces. Both the left-handers will look to build a partnership and take the game away from Bangladesh while Najmul Hossain Shanto and his team will aim to take a couple of wickets to put pressure.

24 Feb, 19:50 (IST)

OUT! Bangladesh have struck with Mustafizur Rahman taking the wicket of Devon Conway! The left-hander tried to guide it to point but the ball hit the edge and went onto the stumps. A lucky break for Bangladesh as they end the partnership. Devon Conway b Mustafizur Rahman 30(45)

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Bangladesh national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team Live Score Updates: Bangladesh side will have its semi-finals hopes hanging in balance as they take on New Zealand in the side’s second match in the Group A. India top the Group after back-to-back wins in the competition and virtually has its foot in the semi-final. New Zealand side has better chances of advancing with their opening win over the Pakistan national cricket team. But a win here for Bangladesh could make it a tri-nation tussle for the remaining spot in the ICC chmpions Trophy 2025 semifinal from Group A. NZ vs BAN ICC Champions Trophy 2025: All You Need to Know Ahead of New Zealand vs Bangladesh Group A Clash.

So far, New Zealand has been a dominant side in Pakistan. Apart form the dominant win in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the side won the tri-nation tournament few days before the mega tournament beating likes of Pakistan and south Africa. The new look Kiwis side is balanced in many aspects with batters and bowlers at their peaks and fielders also providing the great support to the side.

Bangladesh on the other hand will look to start fresh after a loss against India. The side need a MASSIVE win to stay alive in the competition and will still rely on the results. After three matches in Group A, Bangladesh stands third and has outside chance of making it into the semifinal. Experienced players like Mustafizur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim and Soumya Sarkar need to step up their game. Check out the squads and live score of Bangladesh vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match below.  NZ vs BAN ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand Eye Semi-Final Spot As They Face Struggling Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Full Squads

Bangladesh Cricket Team:  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 Cricket Team: 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.