In ICC World Cup Cricket, chasing 246 runs for a win, New Zealand were 15 for 1 wicket in 5.3 overs against Bangladesh at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai when reports last came in.

Earlier, put in to bat, Bangladesh made 245 runs losing nine wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim was the top scorer at 66 runs.
 
New Zealand has already won two matches and Bangladesh one in the World Cup.

Kane Williamson is back to lead the Kiwis after missing the opening two matches to regain match fitness following his recovery from a knee injury that he suffered during IPL 2023. He replaces Will Young. Bangladesh also made a change, bringing in Mahmudullah for Mahedi Hasan.

India will meet arch-rivals Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tomorrow. The match will begin at 2 p.m. India and Pakistan have four points each from two matches played so far.