Bangladesh's top order has to stand up and be counted for the side to have any chance against New Zealand, according to head coach Phil Simmons. Bangladesh were soundly beaten by India in their first game,

Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Pakistan is the defending champion after beating archrival India in the final when the Champions Trophy was last played in 2017.

New Zealand and India have secured semi-final spots in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 from Group A, eliminating hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh. Rachin R

India have qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh. Meanwhile, hosts Pakistan have been knocked out following back-to-back defeats.

With New Zealand's comfortable 5-wicket win against Bangladesh, Mitchell Santner's side, along with India have qualified from Group A for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.