While Kohli has become the seventh Indian player with the most ODI appearances of all time, he is still at the 22nd spot in the overall list
India lead New Zealand will face them in the Champions Trophy for the first time since the 2000 edition
Phillips acknowledged that New Zealand has a much smaller talent pool, allowing players a longer run in the team before selectors consider changes
KL Rahul, in the pre-match presser before the NZ match, said that his role usually requires him to walk in with eight to twelve overs remaining
Mohammed Shami's participation in India's upcoming Champions Trophy match against New Zealand remains uncertain as he continues to manage a slight calf issue
All-rounder Michael Bracewell picking up wickets in the middle phase of the game with his slow bowling was key to New Zealand's five-wicket victory in their Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh here on Monday, believed skipper Mitchell Santner. The positive result for New Zealand ensured their semifinals berth in the tournament along with India, while knocking out hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh from the mega event. Rachin Ravindra (112) and Michael Bracewell (4/26) were the two stars for New Zealand on the night. "Feels nice to qualify. Knew Bangladesh would be a challenge," Santner said in the post-match presentation ceremony. "The way we pulled things back with the ball was amazing. Hard to take middle-overs wickets in ODIs and Bracewell was amazing. He's a quality bowler now, the way he can change his pace on these wickets is outstanding. Bowls a lot to right-handers too," the captain added. He was also effusive in his praise for Ravindra who anchored the chase of 237 after
Rachin's hundred is the third century for New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
New Zealand and India are the two teams that booked their place in the semifinals from Group A
The four semifinalists will face each other in the two semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 4 and 5 March
Jio Hotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Bangladesh and New Zealand on their app and website. Kiwis elected to bowl first in Rawalpindi
Bangladesh faced a tough challenge in their opener, losing by 6 wickets to India. Despite a valiant century from Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh managed just 265 runs, which India easily chased down.
New Zealand, with a win against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, can confirm their place in the knockout stage of the event
Santner confirmed two significant changes for his side - the return of Rachin Ravindra and the inclusion of Kyle Jamieson in place of Nathan Smith
Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table for Group A and Group B. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals
Bangladesh vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand, with this win has confirmed their semifinal berth from Group A alongside India
Pakistan will have to rely on both India and Bangladesh if they wish to qualify for the semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Playing 11: Both New Zealand and Bangladesh made two changes in their Playing 11s.
The Pakistan team was on Thursday fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener at the National Stadium in Karachi. The tournament hosts and defending champions lost to the Kiwis by 60 runs on Wednesday. Pakistan were found one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration, the ICC said. While on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Sharfuddoula, third umpire Joel Wilson and fourth umpire Alex Wharf levelled the charge, match referee Andy Pycroft imposed the sanction, deducting five percent of match fee. Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan pleaded guilty to the offence with no formal hearing required thereafter. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over if their side fails to bowl in the ..
Pakistan have two matches left in the group stage against India and Bangladesh on February 23 and 27, respectively, and they need to win both games if they wish to qualify for the semifinals
Pakistan will now travel to Dubai for their second match against arch-rivals India on Sunday, February 23