PAK vs BAN Match Preview

The ICC Champions Trophy group stage is coming to an end, with Group A's final two teams already decided. With India and New Zealand having qualified for the semi-finals, the two teams, including hosts Pakistan, will play their final game against Bangladesh on February 27th at 2:30 p.m. at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament after losing to India in the final. Pakistan batted first and scored 241 runs. Saud Shakeel fought the battle and scored 62 runs. India then managed to chase down the target thanks to Virat Kohli's century. Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals were dashed after suffering their second consecutive group-stage loss. Bangladesh's last game against New Zealand took place at the same venue. Bangladesh batted first and scored 236 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Najmul Hossain Shanto led the top order with 77 runs.

PAK vs BAN Match Details

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – 9th Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Date & Time: 27th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs BAN Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	244
Avg 2nd inn score	238
Win% batting 1st	47
Win% batting 2nd	53

PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

The pitch in Rawalpindi is typically well-balanced. The surface will probably to have grass, which will allow the ball to skid. The quicker bowlers will benefit early on, but they must bowl an effective line and length to put the batsmen under pressure. 

PAK vs BAN Weather Report

Anything above 240-255 runs will be difficult to chase at this venue. The weather is expected to be clear, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 27 degrees.

PAK vs BAN Last Five Matches

BAN ( Bangladesh )	L L L L L
PAK ( Pakistan )	L L L W L

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PAK Won	BAN Won	Tie	NR
Overall	17	12	4	0	1
Last 5	5	3	1	0	0

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PAK vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam – Babar Azam has 1293 runs in the 32 ODIs played in the last two years, an average of 44, with two hundreds and eleven half-centuries.
• Salman Agha – Salman Agha holds a batting average of 60 and a strike rate of 105, the highest among Pakistani batters in the last ten ODIs.

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Jaker Ali – Jaker Ali has 264 runs in the last seven games at an average of 52, the highest among Bangladeshi players.
• Mustafizur Rahman – Rahman played four games last year, taking 10 wickets with an average of 18. In three games against Pakistan, he has taken nine wickets

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Jaker Ali, Babar Azam(C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain(VC), Salman Agha, Taskin Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Jaker Ali, Babar Azam, Najmul Hossain Shanto(VC), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Salman Agha, Taskin Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Vice-captain – Rishad Hossain, Najmul Hossain Shanto

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs BAN Probable Winners:

Both teams are struggling with the ODI format, but Pakistan will be under a lot of pressure because the hosts have already been eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy. It will be difficult for Bangladeshi bowlers to prevent Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Afridi on their home ground. The fact that Pakistan has won all three of its games against Bangladesh provides some hope. Considering the team combination, Bangladesh is expected to win this match.