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.

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.

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.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi on Monday to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India also qualified for the last-four while Bangladesh and Pakistan were knocked out.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin Ravindra (112) and Tom Latham (55) lost their wickets but New Zealand are inches closer to a place in the semi-final and knocking Bangladesh and Pakistan out of the tournament.

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bangladesh scored 146/5 in 34 overs.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live Score: BAN Cross 100, Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto Steady the Innings

The outcome of this fixture could have massive implications for Group A, as a New Zealand win would eliminate defending champions Pakistan and Bangladesh

Monday’s outcome confirmed that India and New Zealand, each with four points, have secured their spots, as Pakistan and Bangladesh, who have only one match left against each other, cannot catch up.

India’s last group-stage game against New Zealand on March 2 will determine which of the sides finishes as the winner of Group A.