New Zealand has sealed a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy after cruising past Bangladesh by five wickets on the back of Rachin Ravindra's century in Rawalpindi.

New Zealand moved into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy taking India along with them after a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy.

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.

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra today thanked his support staff and well-wishers for the care after a freak on-field accident as he returned to action with a match-winning century that booked his side’s passage to the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday confirmed this; that means Bangladesh and hosts Pakistan are out of contention

New Zealand powered into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, taking India along with them after Rachin Ravindra's century and inspired bowling from Michael Bracewell ensured a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday.

Rachin Ravindra's 112 helps New Zealand reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy as they beat Bangladesh by five wickets.