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New Zealand coach Gary Stead praised the staff’s efficiency after securing a Champions Trophy semi-final spot with a win over Bangladesh. Rachin Ravindra’s 112 was essential. They are going to face India subsequent.
New Zealand have certified for the Champions Trophy semifinals. (AP Photograph)
New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Tuesday mentioned the staff is raring to go of their subsequent set of Champions Trophy matches after having aced strain moments within the first two wins.
The Black Caps beat Bangladesh on Monday in Rawalpindi to safe their semi-final spot and take India together with them within the 50-over event.
The consequence knocked hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh out of the final-four race.
Chasing 237 for victory of their second match, New Zealand have been in bother at 15-2 and 72-3 when Rachin Ravindra hit 112 and placed on 129 with Tom Latham to attain victory with 5 wickets and 23 balls to spare.
“It’s at all times good whenever you’re put underneath strain, particularly whenever you come out the appropriate aspect of it,” Stead mentioned in an arrival video within the United Arab Emirates the place New Zealand will tackle India who’ve refused to play any matches in Pakistan.
“I believe you get possibilities to actually mirror in your efficiency out within the center and you may then go and take into account whether or not you make changes for the subsequent time as properly.
“I’m very, more than happy with the best way that we received by that. It was an expert efficiency and we get to have a few days off now, which will probably be good.
“It’s been a troublesome previous time in Pakistan with some powerful matches.”
India and New Zealand will conflict on Sunday within the remaining group match on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium the place the Indians have already overwhelmed Bangladesh and Pakistan and the place they are going to play the rest of their matches.
Ravindra ‘confidence’
New Zealand have been the staff to beat after they hammered Pakistan by 60 runs within the event opener in Karachi the place Will Younger and Latham hit a whole bunch.
Left-handed Ravindra returned to the staff in match two after he recovered from a nasty blow to the brow whereas fielding in a current tri-series match towards Pakistan.
Ravindra hit his fourth ODI ton in his Champions Trophy debut after he had struck 100 in his first ODI World Cup match as properly in 2023.
But it surely was a catch taken within the deep by Ravindra that happy Stead.
“You’re taking a nasty blow to the top like that and there’s at all times an opportunity that it may dent your confidence barely,” mentioned Stead.
“It was good to see Rachin get a catch underneath a excessive ball fairly early on yesterday, which was most likely good for his confidence as properly.”
The coach added: “We’ve adopted all of the protocols round concussion and he’s come again and it’s good the best way he simply slots again in.”
Stead additionally mentioned they’re “delighted” to see the return of tempo bowler Kyle Jamieson, who took 1-48 in 9 overs towards Bangladesh, after over a 12 months out due to damage.
Stead mentioned the gamers will unwind for a few days earlier than they get to coaching for the India conflict, which can resolve staff one and two from the group.
The primary semi-final is in Dubai on March 4 with the second, which can characteristic New Zealand, the next day in Lahore.
The ultimate will probably be performed in Lahore on March 9 until India qualify wherein case it is going to be in Dubai.
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)