New Zealand ousts Bangladesh by posting a five-wicket win on Monday in a Champions Trophy 2025 match that send host Pakistan out.
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NEW ZEALAND OUSTS BANGLADESH AS RAVINDRA, LATHAM, CONWAY STAR
New Zealand ousts Bangladesh after Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway played key roles.
Furthermore, Ravindra pulled off an impressive century for a 112, while Latham and Conway added 55 and 30, respectively.
Moreover, their efforts enabled New Zealand to reach 240 for 5 in 46.1 overs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Michael Bracewell also claimed four wickets, helping New Zealand limit Bangladesh to just 236 for 9.
This, despite Bangladesh team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto had a 77.
PAKISTAN OUT AS INDIA FORMALIZES SEMIS SPOT
Pakistan is out, joining Bangladesh in the sidelines as the two teams have two losses in Group A.
Moreover, India joins New Zealand in formalizing its place into the next round.
Furthermore, former Pakistan team captain Mohamad Hafeez slammed several public relations agencies who compare current star Babar Azam to India veteran Virat Kohli.
“In reality, if someone deserves to be called king, it is Virat Kohli, not Babar Azam. He has performed all across the world, not become a king by employing PR,” Hafeez said.
“Call out those spokespersons, show them the mirror,” he added.
India’s six-wicket win over Pakistan on Sunday put the hosts on the brink prior to Monday’s match.
HOSTS GET MORE FLAK FROM PAKISTAN CRICKET LEGEND AKRAM
The hosts’ elimination despite having the home crowd drew more flak, the latest from a Pakistan cricket legend.
Furthermore, Wasim Akram lambastan the current Pakistan squad for its “archaic cricket” performance.
Moreover, he cited the need for Pakistan to change its white-ball style of play and offered some recommendations for it.
“Drastic steps needed. We are playing archaic cricket in white-ball for ages. This needs to change,” Akram tld the “Dressing Room” show.
“Bring fearless cricketers, young blood into the team. If you have to make five-six changes, please make it,” he added.
