Bangladesh is set to face New Zealand in the sixth group-stage match of the ongoing Champions Trophy on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This crucial encounter will play a key role in shaping the semifinal race. However, with Rawalpindi expecting significant rainfall in the coming days, weather conditions could impact the game. Will rain play spoilsport in this high-stakes match?
Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, New Zealand made a strong start to their campaign with a dominant win over Pakistan. Meanwhile, Bangladesh suffered a defeat in their opening match against India and will be eager to bounce back with a victory.
Rawalpindi cricket stadium weather
As per AccuWeather, Rawalpindi is expected to have approximately 53% cloud cover on Monday. However, the likelihood of rainfall remains minimal. The temperature is forecasted to hover between 23-24 degrees celsius, creating pleasant and favourable conditions for cricket.
| Time (PST) | Temp. | Rain % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 29°C | 0% |
| 3 PM | 28°C | 0% |
| 4 PM | 28°C | 0% |
| 5 PM | 26°C | 0% |
| 6 PM | 24°C | 0% |
| 7 PM | 22°C | 0% |
| 8 PM | 21°C | 0% |
| 9 PM | 19°C | 0% |
| 10 PM | 18°C | 0% |
Squads
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nahid Rana.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Will Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
