Michael Bracewell delivered a remarkable bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs in New Zealand’s Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh.
This performance set the record for the best bowling figures by a New Zealand spinner in the tournament’s history, surpassing Paul Wiseman’s previous mark of 4/45.
Bracewell’s four wickets played a pivotal role as he dismissed key Bangladesh players, reducing them to 118/5. Bangladesh posted a total of 236/9 in their 50 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the charge with a gritty 77 runs. Contributions from Jaker Ali and lower-order batters helped Bangladesh reach a competitive total.
New Zealand, chasing the target, had reached 77/3 in 17 overs, with Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra still at the crease.
Despite early setbacks, including the dismissals of Tom Latham and Kane Williamson, New Zealand remained in the hunt for the target.
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