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Rachin Ravindra Returns As New Zealand Set To Bowl Vs Bangladesh

Muskaan Bhatt

Rachin Ravindra is back [Source: @StanMSD/X.com]Rachin Ravindra is back [Source: @StanMSD/X.com]

As the Champions Trophy heats up, Bangladesh and New Zealand face off at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in only mere minutes from now. As seen in the toss New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh. New Zealand has made two changes, with Kyle Jamieson and Rachin Ravindra replacing Nathan Smith and Daryl Mitchell. Bangladesh also makes two changes, as Mahmudullah Riyad and Nahid Rana come in for Soumya Sarkar and Tanzim Hasan Sakib

New Zealand, fresh off a 60-run win over Pakistan, needs a win to advance to the semis. Bangladesh, after a crushing loss to India, hopes for a comeback. 

BAN vs NZ: Playing XIs

New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke

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

BAN vs NZ: Captains Thoughts

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand Captain): "We are gonna bowl. It looks a good surface and hopefully, it gets better under lights. We have got two changes. Kyle Jamieson comes in place of Nathan Smith. It's good to spend some time in the subcontinent before the big tournament. Always good in the lead up to the tournament. We had the belief in him (Tom Latham). He is a class player and plays a crucial role for us in the middle overs. Yeah, it will be nice. But Bangladesh are a good side, especially in these conditions, and we have to play well today."

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain): "I would have bowled first as well but it looks a pretty good wicket. Batting will not be an issue. We have made two changes. Mahmudullah Riyad & Nahid Rana back into the side in place of Soumya and Sakib.  (On Nahid Rana) Yes, a very exciting prospect. The way he has bowled in the last few years has been amazing. Very happy with the way he has bowled so far.Yes obviously, the way we batted in the middle overs versus India, that has given us a lot of confidence. We need to bat well with the new ball."