Note: This match was abandoned due to rain.
The ninth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 is Pakistan vs Bangladesh (PAK vs BAN) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on the 27th of February. Both of these teams have already been eliminated from the tournament due to their consecutive losses in their first two matches, and both of them will be looking to end their campaign with at least one win in this tournament by winning their last match.
Squads of Bangladesh and Pakistan
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed.
Predicted Playing XI for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 & More Analysis.
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Soumya Sarkar |
| Babar Azam | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) |
| Saud Shakeel | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk) | Towhid Hridoy |
| Salman Agha | Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) |
| Faheem Ashraf | Mahmudullah |
| Khushdil Shah | Jaker Ali |
| Shaheen Afridi | Rishad Hossain |
| Naseem Shah | Taskin Ahmed |
| Haris Rauf | Nahid Rana |
| Abrar Ahmed | Mustafizur Rahman |
Also Read: Ibrahim Zadran 177 Runs: The One-Man Army of Afghanistan Cricket Team.
Head-to-Head Record PAK vs BAN
| Matches Played | Pakistan Won | Bangladesh Won | No Result |
| 39 | 34 | 5 | 0 |
Pakistan has a dominant record against Bangladesh by winning 34 out of 39 matches in ODI.
Pitch Report for PAK vs BAN
The Rawalpindi surface has traditionally been good for batting, with an average first-innings score of around 287. However, pacers have found success here, accounting for approximately 71.88% of wickets. Early movement with the new ball could challenge the top order, but as the game progresses, batting should become easier.
For Batters: The pitch of Rawalpindi is known for its batting-friendly nature, as the average first-innings score is 287 on this pitch.
For Pacers: This pitch won’t really help pacers, but yes, a good pace bowler will still get wickets on this pitch by adapting quickly accordingly, as we have seen in this tournament. Pacers can get more wickets in today’s match as weather conditions are overcast and also if batsmen aren’t capable of playing good cricket on a batting track, and for this match, both these teams have weaknesses in batting. So pacers will also get wickets out here.
For Spinners: This wicket is actually good for spinners if they can bowl at the right spot with slow speed to get a turn from the wicket. But we won’t be able to see big turns as weather conditions are overcast, and if it rains during the match then it won’t really be easy for bowlers to get big turns.
Pitch conditions are generally good for batters, but it will also help bowlers at different stages of the match. The outcome will depend heavily on which team adapts the pitch well and performs better in the match.
Weather Report for PAK vs BAN
The weather forecast indicates a temperature of around 16°C, with a high chance of rain that could impact the match.
Weather report for the last three days at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, along with the forecast for the next 24 hours at the end of the table:
| Date | Weather Conditions | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Rain | Impact on Cricket |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Overcast (Rain showers) | 22°C | 10°C | Yes | Wet Outfield |
| Feb 25, 2025 | (Continuous Rain) | – | – | Yes | Match abandoned (AUS vs SA) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | (Light Rain in Morning) | 19°C | 13°C | Light | Damp Pitch and Outfield |
| Feb 27-28, (Forecast) | Overcast (Rain showers) | 18°C | 12°C | Expected | May Impact on the Match’s Results. |
Track the Live weather Report of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan.
Top Player for PAK vs BAN (Pakistan vs Bangladesh)
Babar Azam (PAK) Batsmen
He is the only one now in this tournament for Pakistan who looked a bit comfortable while batting but could not really score big runs, so he may score a big run in this match.
Shaheen Afridi (PAK) Bowler
Shaheen has 12 wickets against Bangladesh at an average of 12.25. He has also performed well in Rawalpindi and has taken seven wickets in four ODIs.
Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) WK-Batsmen
A key batter for Bangladesh, with 511 runs in 16 ODIs against Pakistan. Has four fifties and a century against Pakistan.
Taskin Ahmed (BAN) Bowler
Taskin was been impressive with the new ball against New Zealand in the last game. Could be a game-changer with his ability to generate early movement against Pakistan too.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Player | Role |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | Captain |
| Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | Vice-Captain |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) | Vice-Captain |
Players to Avoid in BAN vs PAK – Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Rishad Hossain (BAN)
Rishad has been ineffective in this tournament and may struggle to make a good performance in this match too.
Match Prediction – Who May Win?
As per past stats, Pakistan appears to have a good record in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s batting unit looks better than Bangladesh in home conditions. Bangladesh’s inconsistent bowling could be a challenge against Pakistan’s top-order batters as any of PAK’s batters gets a good start, then they may score big runs. While Bangladesh can be competitive like Afghanistan in their last match against England, Pakistan’s familiarity with home conditions actually makes them slight favorites to win this match.
Last Match of Pakistan and Bangladesh in Champions Trophy 2025
| Team | Opponent | Result |
| Pakistan | India | Lost by 6 wickets |
| Bangladesh | New Zealand | Lost by 5 wickets |
Pakistan’s Last Match
Pakistan had lost their last match in this tournament against India by six-wicket. Pakistani batsmen could not score many runs against Indian bowlers, and due to their poor batting performances, they ultimately failed to put in a competitive total against India, and they couldn’t even defend runs in their last match.
Scorecard of Pakistan vs India in Champions Trophy 2025.
Bangladesh’s Last Match
On the other hand, Bangladesh also had to face a five-wicket loss from New Zealand. Bangladesh also couldn’t score many runs in their last match and could not even defend runs during their bowling as they target given by Bangladesh was not enough to stop New Zealand’s batters.
Scorecard of Bangladesh vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025.
