Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction & Playing 11, Champions Trophy 2025: BAN vs NZ Who Will Win, Probable Lineups

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 heats up, Bangladesh and New Zealand are set to face off in a crucial Group A match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on February 24.

New Zealand, fresh off a win against Pakistan, will look to maintain their dominance, while Bangladesh needs a victory to stay in contention after losing to India.

BAN vs NZ Team News, Injury Update

New Zealand started strong with a commanding 60-run victory over Pakistan, thanks to centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young. Their bowlers backed up the performance with disciplined spells, ensuring a comfortable win. For the upcoming clash, Kyle Jamieson will be joining the Blackcaps but they are likely to field the same team.

On the other hand, Bangladesh struggled in their opening game against India, losing by six wickets. Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali's 154-run partnership gave them hope, but their bowlers couldn't defend 228 against a strong Indian batting lineup. Now, they must bounce back against the Kiwis or they shall be eliminated. In the team, the Tigers may include Nahid Rana replacing Tanzim Sakib.

Bangladesh and New Zealand CT 2025 Squads

Bangladesh Squad: Najmul 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 Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith.

BAN vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O'Rourke

BAN vs NZ Prediction: Who will Win CT 2025 Match?

New Zealand enter the match as favourites based on their recent form. Their top order, led by Latham and Young, is in excellent touch, while the bowling attack featuring Matt Henry and spinners Santner and Sodhi - has been effective in subcontinental conditions. The Rawalpindi pitch is expected to be batting-friendly but may assist seamers early on. Cloudy conditions with a possibility of rain could influence team strategies and the match outcome.

It is a must-win tie for Bangladesh, and equally important for Pakistan as well. A victory for the Blackcaps will eliminate both of them from the Champions Trophy 2025. Najmul Shanto and his team can pack a punch above their weight, but they have had a struggle in recent times. Given New Zealand's versatility in the squad, the Asian side will have to play out of their skin to get a result. Although Bangladesh has the potential to challenge, New Zealand's well-balanced squad and form make them the likely winners of this encounter.