NZ vs BAN Champions Trophy 2025: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Rawalpindi Weather Forecast Updates
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between New Zealand and Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with the Tigers facing a must-win situation to keep their campaign alive. The game will be played at the iconic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and we’re here to provide you with the latest pitch report and weather forecast updates.
Pitch Report at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for NZ vs BAN
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a high-scoring contest, with some early assistance to the seamers. As the game progresses, the surface will likely favor the batsmen. According to New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, "If it is pretty flat, I think it is probably similar stuff to what we’ve been operating in in Karachi. It’s hitting that hard length for a long period of time, and then we know they have some destructive players in their line-up as well."
Weather Update for Rawalpindi for NZ vs BAN
The weather forecast for Rawalpindi on Monday predicts a cloudy day with chances of rainfall. Temperatures will hover around the 20s, making it an ideal day for cricket. This could favor both teams, with the likes of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, and Tom Latham set to come into play.
Full Squads for Bangladesh and New Zealand
Bangladesh:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim (w)
- Jaker Ali
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Mahmudullah
- Nasum Ahmed
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Nahid Rana
New Zealand:
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Kyle Jamieson
- Matt Henry
- Tom Latham (w)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Will O’Rourke
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Nathan Smith
- Kane Williamson
- Will Young
- Jacob Duffy
Get ready to witness a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams, with Bangladesh seeking a win to stay alive in the tournament. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a high-scoring contest, and we’ll have to wait and see how the teams adapt to the conditions. Stay tuned for this match-day live blog for all the latest updates, including scores, analysis, and more!
