ICC Champions Trophy Group A, Rawalpindi
Bangladesh 236-9 (50 overs): Shanto 77 (110); Bracewell 4-26
New Zealand 240-5 (46.1 overs): Ravindra 112 (105), Latham 55 (76)
New Zealand won by five wickets
Rachin Ravindra's sublime century helped New Zealand book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with a comfortable five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Ravindra, who missed the Black Caps' opening win against Pakistan with concussion, struck 112 from 105 balls to steer his side to their modest target of 237 with 3.5 overs to spare.
New Zealand powered into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, taking India along with them after Rachin Ravindra's century and inspired bowling from Michael Bracewell ensured a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday (Feb 24).
Chasing 237 for victory thanks to Bracewell's four-wicket haul, New Zealand lost Will Young for a duck in the opening over and Kane Williamson for five shortly after but Ravindra's classy 112 and Tom Latham's 55 secured the victory in 46.1 overs.
The Tigers earlier squandered a good start and made 236-9 in 50 overs thanks to Najmul Hossain Shanto's 77 and Jaker Ali's 45 but paid a heavy price for 178 dot balls in their innings.
The result meant that defending champions Pakistan joined Bangladesh in being knocked out of the tournament after losing their opening two matches against New Zealand and India.
