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New Zealand: 2 changes. Kyle Jamieson and Rachin Ravindra come in place of Nathan Smith and Daryl Mitchell.
Bangladesh: 2 changes: Mahmudullah Riyad and Nahid Rana replace Soumya Sarkar and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
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
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.”
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. Unfortunately, Daryl Mitchell is unwell and Rachin Ravindra replaces him.
It’s good to spend some time in the subcontinent before the big tournament. Always good in the lead up to the tournament to get used to the conditions.
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.”
TOSS UPDATE: New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first
Pitch Report (Mel Jones and Matthew Hayden):
Mel: “Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is all set to host its first game of the Champions Trophy 2025. The temperature is in low-20s and there is a nice breeze flowing across the ground. Let’s look at the dimensions. The square boundaries are 71m and 65m. The straight hit is 80m whereas the cow corner boundary is 78m. I have got Matthew Hayden with me. What do you make of this surface?”
Hayden: “Take a look at this wicket. It looks an absolute belter. Few little cracks are visible which suggest that it might be slightly dry. But the seamers will prevail on this surface. Look out for the New Zealand’s bowlers who bowl from a lot of height. It will be tough facing them. Anything around 270 will be a good total here. Win the toss and bowl first. I want to know what my target is.”
