Najmul Hossain Shanto Leads Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Najmul Hossain Shanto's achievement is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport, and he will look to lead his team to victory against New Zealand, while India and Pakistan prepare for their highly anticipated match, with the winner taking a crucial step towards the semi-finals.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has reached a significant milestone in ODI cricket, achieving 1,500 runs in his 49th appearance, with a strike-rate of nearly 80 and an average of over 33, including three tons and nine half-centuries, as his team prepares to face New Zealand in a crucial Champions Trophy match.
The match between Bangladesh and New Zealand will be a critical one for both teams, with Bangladesh needing to win to stay alive in the tournament and New Zealand looking to take a step closer to the semi-finals. New Zealand's top order has been in good form, with Will Young and Devon Conway scoring runs, while their spinners have been effective in stifling opposition teams. Bangladesh's batting has been inconsistent, but they will look to Towhid Hridoy to provide a boost.
The India vs Pakistan match, which will be played on Sunday, February 23, at 2:30 PM IST at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, will also be a highly anticipated clash, with Pakistan batting first after winning the toss. India captain Rohit Sharma's team started their campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, while Pakistan were handed a 60-run defeat by New Zealand in the tournament opener.
As the Champions Trophy continues, fans can catch the live action on Star Sports and Sports18 channels in India and stream the matches on the JioHotstar App. The tournament is heating up, with teams fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, and every match counts.
