Bangladesh and New Zealand are set to face off at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Here’s a look at the pitch report.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 action continues as Bangladesh and New Zealand gear up for Match 6 on Monday, February 24, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. New Zealand began their campaign on a high note, securing a commanding 60-run victory over Pakistan.
New Zealand will look to maintain their winning momentum in this clash after their dominant performance in the tri-series leading up to the Champions Trophy. Their squad receives a boost with Rachin Ravindra’s return to fitness. However, the team management faces a tough selection call, as his replacement, Will Young, made a strong case for retention by scoring a century in the previous match.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The upcoming match will be the first of the tournament at this venue. Recent games here have seen high-scoring encounters, with teams surpassing 280 runs in the last four innings. Among the last five matches played, three were won by the team batting first, while one ended in a tie. Considering how other pitches in Pakistan have played, this surface is expected to favor stroke-making while also offering some assistance to spinners.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Stats in ODIs
| Total Matches | 26 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st innings score | 242 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 213 |
| Highest total recorded | 337/3 (48.2 Ovs) by PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 104/10 (33 Ovs) by ZIM vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 337/3 (48.2 Ovs) by PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 206/9 (50 Ovs) by ENG vs PAK |
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