BAN vs NZ: Top 3 bowlers to watch out for in Champions Trophy Match 6

In the sixth match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Bangladesh is pitted against the formidable New Zealand. Both sides have played each other 45 times in the ODI format, with the Kiwis winning 33 times while Bangladesh has won 11 times, with one game yielding no result. 

Rawalpindi, which is set to host the match, has for years been known as a great place for the pacers. With the winters still in full force, the seam bowlers will get good purchase off the wicket. One can expect good swing from the bowlers when the ball is fresh. As the ball gets older and the surface gets tired, the spinners will come into the equation. 

Both sides have set a good pace and spin combination that can win the game for their team on any given day. The game on Monday will pit some exciting fast bowlers who have the ability to bowl with decent speeds and also swing the brand-new cherry. Spinners will also look to have their say on what looks like an exciting game of cricket. 

Here are the top 3 pacers to watch out from BAN vs NZ match number six

3- Mitchell Santner 

New Zealand skipper picked 3/66 from his ten overs in the match against Pakistan last week. The left-arm spin bowler has been in great form ever since his showing with the ball during the tour of India. Santner troubled each and every Pakistani batter in his first spell. If it wasn’t for the late charge by Khushdil Shah and Haris Rauf with the bat, the Kiwi skipper could have ended the day with much better figures. 

2- Rishad Hossain 

Bangladesh had young Rishad Hossain to thank for their fighting effort vs. India on Thursday. Hossain was seen getting good turn and bounce against India and took two wickets for 38 runs. His first wicket was that of Virat Kohli, who was done in by the bounce as Soumya Sarkar took an easy catch. The second wicket was that of Axar Patel, who went for a wild slog to a flighted delivery. 

1- William O'Rourke 

Young pace bowling sensation William O Rourke was the best bowler for New Zealand in the campaign opener versus Pakistan. The right-arm pacer took 3/47 from his nine overs and gave a good view of his talents. Rourke had the batters in trouble with his steady pace and bounce, which the opposition failed to score runs off. By the end of the game, Rourke had gotten the wickets of Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, and dangerman Khushdil Shah.