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Rachin Ravindra`s century led New Zealand to a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh`s aspirations for the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy were crushed following a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Bangladesh posted a total of 236/9 in their 50 overs, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the charge with a solid 77 runs off 110 balls. Jaker Ali added 45 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled against New Zealand`s bowling attack, particularly Michael Bracewell, who excelled with figures of 4/26 in his 10 overs.

In response, New Zealand`s Rachin Ravindra stole the spotlight with a remarkable century on his Champions Trophy debut. Scoring 112 runs off 105 balls, Ravindra`s innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, crucially guiding his team to victory after they faced early setbacks at 15/2. He formed key partnerships, first with Devon Conway and then a match-winning 129-run stand with Tom Latham, who contributed 55 runs. New Zealand successfully chased down the target, finishing at 240/5 in 46.1 overs. This victory not only secured their place in the semi-finals but also marked a historic achievement for Ravindra, who became the first player to score a century on both Champions Trophy and Cricket World Cup debuts.

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