A century from Rachin Ravindra has guided the Black Caps to a comfortable victory over Bangladesh and a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals.<\/p>\n
New Zealand won by five wickets in Rawalpindi.<\/p>\n
After being put into bat Bangladesh scored 236 for nine in their 50 overs with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto top scoring with 77.<\/p>\n
Spinner Michael Bracewell took four wickets for 26 runs, while fast bowler Will O’Rourke took two for 48.<\/p>\n
In reply New Zealand lost Will Young in the first over without scoring while Kane Williamson made just five.<\/p>\n
They were 15 for two at one stage.<\/p>\n
However Ravindra and Devon Conway (30) put on 57 runs for the third wicket and then in combination with Tom Latham, Ravindra helped guide the Black Caps towards victory.<\/p>\n
Ravindra was dismissed for 112. His innings including 12 fours and one six. It was his fourth ODI century.<\/p>\n
Tom Latham was dismissed for 55.<\/p>\n
Glenn Phillips finished unbeaten on 21 and Michael Bracewell was 11 not out.<\/p>\n
New Zealand got home with 23 balls to spare.<\/p>\n
With two wins, New Zealand qualify for the semi-finals from group A along with India.<\/p>\n
New Zealand’s last group game is against India in Dubai on Sunday which will decide the top qualifier.<\/p>\n
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