ICC Champions Trophy 2025: With Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand defeated Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the Group A match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi on Sunday, they not only have booked their seat in the semi finals, but also confirmed India’s seat for the semi-finals.
With New Zealand’s win, group A’s semi-finals spots have been booked, while Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan and Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh have been ousted.
According to the ICC CT 2025 points table, New Zealand are at the top with 2 wins and 4 points. Their net run rate (NRR) stands at +0.863. While India is at the second spot with 2 wins, 4 points and +0.647 NRR.
On the contrary, Bangladesh have lost both their matches, have zero points and NRR of -0.443. Leading from the bottom are ICC CT 2025 host Pakistan who have lost both matches. They have a NRR of -1.087.
