Twitter Reactions: Bracewell, Ravindra, Latham seal New Zealand’s semi-final spot

Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham. (Photo Source: Blackcaps)

New Zealand claimed victory over Pakistan by five wickets and 23 deliveries to spare in Match 6 of the ongoing Champions Trophy at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, February 24.

The first 10 overs of the powerplay belonged to Bangladesh, which they ended up with 58 for the loss of one wicket. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shantoscored at a decent clip after promoting himself to the top of the order but three middle-order wickets in the span of seven overs left Bangladesh reeling.

Shanto eventually ended up top-scoring with 77, his 10th half-century in the format, while Jaker Ali chipped in with a handy knock of 45-run knock. He was dismissed on the penultimate over of the innings. Michael Bracewell ended up with career-best ODI figures of 4/26 as Bangladesh ended with 236 on the board. They lost nine wickets in getting to the total.

Coming to the run-chase, New Zealand were off to a harrowing start with Will Young and Kane Williamson getting dismissed within the first few overs. However, it was all about the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham from there as they registered a match-defining stand of 129 to set up a comfortable platform.

As for Bangladesh, it was a similar story with the ball. Much like their clash against India, none of the bowlers stepped up to deliver an impactful performance. Taskin Ahmed ended up as the most-economical bowler, ending up with 1/28 in the seven overs he bowled. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain struggled with maintaining consistency.

Check out how X reacted to Match 6 of the Champions Trophy 2025:

Rachin & Gill are shaping up to be the next Kohli & Williamson in ODIs! With their class, consistency, and hunger, they have all the ingredients to become future legends.#ChampionsTrophy2025 #Gill #RachinRavindra #ChampionsTrophy #NZvsPAK #INDvsPAK #NZvsBang

— Varshith (@Varshithchintu4) February 24, 2025

Quite shocking but rachin ravindra already have most no of hundreds for nz in icc tournament & it is just his second icc tournament.#ChampionsTrophy #NZvsPAK

— keval (@cricholic74518) February 24, 2025

And with that, Pakistan’s Champions trophy campaign is toast. 3rd first round exit in a row, Their lowest cricketing point in history
Congratulations to the kiwis on reaching the semi finals #NZvsPAK

— Hasan Ali (@HasanAl42593665) February 24, 2025

PAKISTAN AND BANGLADESH ARE OFFICIALLY OUT OF THE CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025.#BANvNZ | #NZvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy

— Muhammad Tayyab (@imtayabzafar) February 24, 2025

Well Done Rachin Ravindra !!. That’s very good .

1 more ICC tourney, & yet another sensational , 1st in #ChampionsTrophy .

He’s by far the best Young player in world cricket going around. All format, all conditions batsman.#NZvsPAK pic.twitter.com/iR1fVdIx8Y

— StrangelyAmusing (@Weirdgripping84) February 24, 2025

Rachin Ravindra You Beauty!!! Rachin Ravindra Claims His well Deserved Century after an injury. An inspiring comeback. Rach will really be very useful as a backup opener.#ChampionsTrophy2025 #NZvsPAK #RachinRavindra #CSK #WhistlePodu #Anbuden #Yellove #MSDhoni𓃵

— Ordinary Person (@GirishCSK7) February 24, 2025