BAN vs NZ Match Preview, Dream11 Prediction, Best Captain Choice: 6th Match
Hello and welcome! Here, you’ll get the BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction, match preview, and expected playing 11. This is the 6th match of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where Bangladesh will take on New Zealand at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh:
A must-win game for Bangladesh as they have lost their first match against India. They are in the 3rd position on the points table in Group A.
Bangladesh batters struggled in their first game. The batters somehow managed to score 228 runs but the bowlers failed to defend the total.
Towhid Hridoy was the top scorer scoring 100 runs off 118 balls and the wicket-keeper batter Jaker Ali scored 68 runs off 114 balls. Rishad Hossain took 2 wickets.
New Zealand:
New Zealand was impressive in their first match against Pakistan. The Kiwis are in the 2nd position of the points table with 2 points in Group A.
New Zealand batters scored 320 runs in their 50 overs and the bowlers defended the total.
The wicket-keeper batter Tom Latham was impressive with the bat scoring 118 runs off 104 balls and Will Young scored 107 runs off 113 balls. The skipper Mitchell Santner and William ORourke took 3 wickets. Matt Henry took 2 wickets.
BAN vs NZ Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th match, Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Date & Time | February 24, 02:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
Table of Contents
BAN vs NZ Pitch Report Of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
| STATS | ODI |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 26 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 242 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 213 |
The pitch of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi favors the batters. The Pacers get help initially when the ball is shiny and new.
The highest score recorded on this ground is 337 runs and the lowest recorded score on this ground is 104 runs.
Weather Report of Rawalpindi
There is a 5% chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 23°C, with humidity at 25%.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Streaming
You can watch the match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network. For live scores of Bangladesh vs New Zealand, you can check the Cricgram app.
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 45
Bangladesh Wins: 11
New Zealand Wins: 33
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Recent Form
| Bangladesh | L | L | W | W | W |
| New Zealand | W | W | W | W | W |
Team News
Bangladesh
Mahmudullah and Nahid Rana may be included in the playing 11.
New Zealand
Rachin Ravindra didn’t played opening game as the left-hander was recovering from a injury sustained during the tri-series. New Zealand likely to go with the same team even if Rachin Ravindra is fit.
BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh Probable Playing 11
- Tanzid Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Jaker Ali/Mahmudullah
- Rishad Hossain
- Nahid Rana/Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand Probable Playing 11
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Nathan Smith
- Matt Henry
- William ORourke
Top Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team
Bangladesh Best Players:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 104 M, 1604 R, 25.06 A + 110 W
Rishad Hossain: 8 M, 73 R, 18.2 A + 7 W
Mushfiqur Rahim (wk): 273 M, 7793 R, 36.58 A
Soumya Sarkar: 76 M, 2198 R, 32.80 A + 16 W
Mustafizur Rahman: 108 M, 163 R, 7.76 A + 173 W
Taskin Ahmed: 78 M, 222 R, 7.65 A + 110 W
New Zealand Best Players:
Kane Williamson: 169 M, 7036 R, 49.20 A + 37 W
Devon Conway: 35 M, 1401 R, 45.2 A
Will Young: 41 M, 1615 R, 44.86 A
Mitchell Santner (c): 114 M, 1400 R, 26.41 A + 120 W
Michael Bracewell: 27 M, 590 R, 39.33 A + 27 W
Glenn Phillips: 40 M, 996 R, 38.30 A + 14 W
Matt Henry: 88 M, 268 R, 10.72 A + 157 W
William O’Rourke: 10 M, 17 W
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: D Conway
Batters: K Williamson (Vc), D Mitchell, Will Young
All-Rounders: M Bracewell, M Santner, G Phillips, Rishad Hossain, M Hasan Miraz (C)
Bowlers: Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
D Conway and M Henry are also good for C and Vc.
BAN vs NZ Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Kane Williamson
- Devon Conway
- Matt Henry
FAQs
Where Can I Get BAN vs NZ live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard BAN vs NZ Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Bangladesh Squad
Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Jaker Ali, Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand Squad
Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Kane Williamson, William ORourke.
We will update the final Fantasy Team on Telegram Channel.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.