NEW DELHI: New Zealand will look to secure a semifinal berth when they take on Bangladesh in a crucial Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. The Black Caps started their campaign in dominant fashion, registering a 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan, which initially placed them at the top of the group before India overtook them with an emphatic win over Pakistan.
A win for New Zealand will confirm semifinal spots for both them and India, while Bangladesh, currently third in the group with a net run rate of -0.408, must win to stay in contention for the knockout stage.