Bangladesh take on New Zealand in the 6th game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Monday, at a fresh venue for the tournament in Rawalpindi. Contrasting fortunes for the two sides when they kicked off their campaigns, as New Zealand registered a 60-run win over hosts Pakistan, powered by centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young, as well as 3-wicket hauls for skipper Mitch Santner and pacer Will O'Rourke Meanwhile, Bangladesh lost to India who chased down 228 with 6 wickets and 21 balls to spare. The positives for the Bangla Tigers were fighting knocks by Towhid Hridoy (100) and Jaker Ali (68) after India reduced them to 35/5 within the powerplay and leggie Rishad Hossain who bowled excellently in the chase. H2H record: Bangladesh and New Zealand have played each other in 45 ODIs. NZ have won 33 and BAN 11, with 1 NR. Group A Qualification scenarios With India's win over Pakistan on Sunday, this game is now even more important. Here are the various qualification scenarios for all four Group A teams. Rawalpindi Pitch Report The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface generally. Batting first could be an advantage under lights, as the dew becomes a factor at times and secondly, the pitch does tend to slow down quiet a bit and aide spinners with a bit of turn. In 26 ODIs played at Rawalpindi, the team batting first has won 12 and the team bowling first won 14. Fact: 337 is the highest score in ODIs here, which Pakistan made against New Zealand in April, 2023. It is also the highest chase, after New Zealand made 336 in the same game, which Pakistan chased down with 10 balls to spare. Interestingly, that was the last ODI hosted at this venue. Weather Report The weather is expected to be pleasant in Rawalpindi on Monday. There is no prediction of rain. In the early afternoon, the temperature is likely to be in the early 20s. After the sun goes down, the temperature is expected to hover between 15-20 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of dew in the second innings. Stat: New Zealand have played 5 ODIs at Rawalpindi and lost them all. Bangladesh have played 1, which they also lost.Original Article