Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium will host an international game for the first time in 17 years. The city's old stadium will host May 2025 white-ball series between Pakistan and Bangladesh. It is a great moment for Faisalabad because international cricket was not being organized there for several years.

The match will be One Day International - Wikipedia and T20 between Pakistan and Bangladesh and will be held in three cities, Faisalabad, Lahore, and Multan. The competitions will feature the best of both teams with heart-stopping cricketing action for the spectators.

Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium is famous for its cricket-loving supporters and will have an electric feel when it will host the eagerly awaited international game. The stadium has hosted various domestic games previously, but it had been nearly a decade since an international-grade game was planned there last in 2008. Now after nearly two decades, the stadium gates will once again open up for international cricketers and spectators.

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Lahore and Multan will be equally crucial centers in this series. Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Multan's Multan Cricket Stadium are among the best grounds of Pakistan, and they have hosted more than enough wonderful cricket matches already. The white-ball series will be a grand spectacle for all three cities, as the crowd will get to see their home teams play at home.

This Bangladesh-Pakistan tournament will be significant for both sides as they build momentum for the future international tournaments. It is also the perfect time for cricket fans in these cities to witness good cricket firsthand.

Overall, this is a big win for cricket fans in Multan, Lahore, and Faisalabad, and something to look forward to for the sport of cricket in Pakistan.

Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended their journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with Bangladesh after their Group A meeting was washed out in rain. 

Before this match, which was scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday (February 27), Pakistan and Bangladesh were already eliminated from the tournament, as both teams lost their first two matches of the Group A against India and New Zealand. The Thursday fixture was only a formality, but persistent rain resulted in another washout game in the ongoing ICC tournament. It was the second match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where the match was abandoned without a toss.

Last Tuesday (February 25), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium had the Group B fixture of Australia vs South Africa. However, the persistent rain denied any action of the match as both teams shared one point each. On the previous day (February 24), the same venue hosted Bangladesh vs New Zealand Group A match, which had no rain interruption and New Zealand won by five wickets after successfully chasing a 237-run target. 

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Group A - Pakistan finished in the last position

Coming back to Pakistan vs Bangladesh washout, both teams ended the tournament with one point each. Due to having a better net run rate, Bangladesh finished third place in the Group A points table, while the hosts and defending champions Pakistan finished in the fourth and last position in the same points table. 

Group A of the tournament will end with the India vs New Zealand match on Sunday (March 2, 2025), which will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While both teams have already confirmed their qualification for the Semi-finals of the tournament, their meeting will decide who will face which Group B qualified team in the Semi-finals. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Group A points table (Updated as of February 27, 2025)

The 9th match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will see Pakistan face off against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This Group A Day/Night clash is set to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to build momentum in the tournament.

Pakistan's struggles in the Champions Trophy continue, with their top order failing to deliver. Fakhar Zaman's injury saw Imam-ul-Haq step in without impact, while Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam managed half-centuries but lacked dominance. Mohammed Rizwan, despite a pre-tournament century, has struggled for form. Pakistan might consider Kamran Ghulam for a fresh approach, but at whose expense?

The middle order, featuring Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, and Tayyab Tahir, has lacked variety. Faheem Ashraf remains unused, while quick bowlers have struggled—Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf were expensive, Naseem Shah looked off-color, and Abrar Ahmed had brief moments of brilliance.

Bangladesh, apart from their pace attack, face similar issues. Their batting has lacked depth, with the top order crumbling against India and New Zealand. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Jaker Ali have been bright spots, while Towhid Hridoy impressed with a century against India. Veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah will hope for a strong finish.Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana must lead the pace attack again, while Mustafizur Rahman has been steady. Spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain will be crucial in Rawalpindi’s conditions.

Both teams must look beyond this match, focusing on strengthening their domestic circuits before improving their international performances. With a potential transition ahead, they need to reassess their strategies and make the necessary adjustments before the next ICC tournament.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh : Head-to-Head Record

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is a major cricket tournament of the year. Fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh. The game is scheduled on February 27, 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan. The match will be initiated at 2:30 PM IST.

Match Details:

• Teams: Pakistan  vs. Bangladesh
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• Date: 27/2
• Time: 2:30 PM IST

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Probable Playing XI:

BAN:Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmadullah, Jaker Ali, Rishaad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

PAK:Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salmam Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Bangladesh have lost their last five games while Pakistan are one for five in their last as well. They are both out of the tournament with some poor batting performances effecting their progress and some more changes could be seen going ahead.

PAK vs BAN Match Details

Date: February 27th, 2025

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the last five games: 269

Average Score Batting Second in the last five games: 270

Wins Batting First in the last five games: 0

Wins Batting Second in the last five games: 4

Batting second has a huge advantage at Rawalpindi with teams averaging higher in the second innings.

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head to Head

PAK vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmadullah, Jaker Ali, Rishaad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

PAK Playing XI

Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salmam Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Key Players

Mahmadullah

Mahmadullah could be ready for his announcement in the near future. He took fans back in time though with an incredible throw against New Zealand but was also out with a careless shot in the previous game.

Imam ul Haq

After sometime away from the squad Imam Ul Haq finally got a chance at a comeback. This could though be his final chance for him to settle into the eleven. 

PAK vs BAN Match Tips

We could have a competitive game here with Pakistan and Bangladesh both struggling. Bowling is decent on both sides but Pakistan could be looking for the consolation win.

Match Prediction: India Will Win the Match

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 

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PAK vs BAN Venue Stats

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

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

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.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is determined to carry forward the momentum and belief from their recent historic series win against Pakistan into their upcoming fixtures. The Bangla Tigers, who had never previously won a Test match against Pakistan, stunned the hosts by securing a 2-0 series victory, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh's cricketing history.

Historic win over Pakistan fuels confidence

Bangladesh’s triumph over Pakistan is only their third overseas Test series win in 24 years. The team overcame their past failures and dominated the series, leaving Pakistan winless at home since 2021. Reflecting on this remarkable achievement, Shanto emphasized that belief was the driving factor behind their victory, helping them defeat a strong Pakistan side. The win has given the team newfound confidence, with Shanto stating, "It was from my belief after seeing how hard the players worked." He also added that the success will inspire Bangladesh in future overseas matches.

"One word: belief. It feels great when you are winning. It is important to enjoy these moments. I think such a moment has never come in Bangladesh team's history. Cricketers look for references. Now we have one. We know that we have the ability to win abroad," Shanto told ESPNCricinfo.

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Bangladesh set to face India with renewed belief

Looking ahead, Bangladesh will take on India in a two-match Test series starting on September 19. Despite Bangladesh’s dismal record against India in Tests, with 11 losses in 13 matches, Shanto is confident the team will play with belief and determination. Recalling their close encounter in December 2022, when India narrowly escaped defeat, Shanto said, "The next time we play, I don’t know about the result, but we will surely have the belief that we can win." Bangladesh aims to break new records and challenge India with the same determination that saw them triumph over Pakistan.

Bangladesh gave their nation something to smile about after securing their first win against Pakistan in Test Cricket. Their performance was admirable and deserving of a win in conditions which are often very tough for bowlers. Pakistan though will be sweating. The last three months have been awful from them going back to the T20 World Cup. Performances are missing and their bowlers too are looking far from their best. A win here could paper some cracks but the real issues are likely to start showing up from the administration end as a few more games move on.

PAK vs BAN Match Details

Date: August 30th, 2024

Time:  11:00 AM IST

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

PAK vs BAN Weather Report

Warm weather and rising temperatures are expected through the Test match.

PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

Rawalpindi is generally among the flattest tracks in Pakistan. Pacers will get some bounce but runs should be easy to come by and batting first will be a better choice.

PAK vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Mahmud Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Monimul Haque, Shakib al Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

PAK Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad

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PAK vs BAN Key Players

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim continues to stand tall in the Test format. He is Bangladesh's most experienced player and is coming to Pakistan again. His experience will be looked upon with Rahim having been in good form earlier.

Saud Shakeel

Pakistan's new vice-captain finally gets reward for his years of toil. He has been a silent contributor, giving a handful of crucial fifties and the responsibility now finds him with Pakistan getting ready for an unusually long season of Test Cricket.

PAK vs BAN Match Tips

Pakistan could be favorites with home advantage and a talented line-up.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match

Bangladesh are in turmoil. Despite all going on though their Test team arrive in Pakistan hoping to give some comfort to their country. Their Test form though is not the greatest, and they will be banking on a few players desperately. To add to their strength though, Shakib al Hasan returns to the Test side, joining his old teammate Mushfiqur Rahim as one of the experienced heads in the squad.

PAK vs BAN Match Details

Date: August 21st, 2024

Time:  11:00 AM IST

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

PAK vs BAN Weather Report

Warm weather and rising temperatures are expected through the Test match.

PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

Rawalpindi is generally among the flattest tracks in Pakistan. Pacers will get some bounce but runs should be easy to come by and batting first will be a better choice.

PAK vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Mahmud Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Monimul Haque, Shakib al Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

PAK Playing XI

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad

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PAK vs BAN Key Players

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim continues to stand tall in the Test format. He is Bangladesh's most experienced player and is coming to Pakistan again. His experience will be looked upon with Rahim having been in good form earlier.

Saud Shakeel

Pakistan's new vice-captain finally gets reward for his years of toil. He has been a silent contributor, giving a handful of crucial fifties and the responsibility now finds him with Pakistan getting ready for an unusually long season of Test Cricket.

PAK vs BAN Match Tips

Pakistan could be favorites with home advantage and a talented line-up.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match

Two teams going through the misery take each other on. Pakistan has lost four in four while Bangladesh has five losses and can only play for Champions Trophy qualification now. Pakistan are in with a chance but the complaints have started with Inzamam Ul Haq stepping down as their chief selector. New Zealand’s loss opens up a chance for them slightly and Pakistan is known to squeeze through the smallest of gaps.

PAK vs BAN Match Details

Date: October 31st, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens

PAK vs BAN Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

PAK vs BAN Pitch Report

Eden Gardens has catered to some turn and batting first will be a better option.

PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head

PAK vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmadullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

PAK Playing XI

Imam Ul Haq, Abdullah Shahfique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Ifthikar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf

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PAK vs BAN Key Players

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan went home to work with his coach only to come back and struggle again. He has not been at his best this World Cup and things have been biting back hard for him.

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen Shah has been one of if not the only Pakistan player who has looked consistently threatening. With their tournament on the line a massive burden falls on him and he will have to deliver to keep his side in the hunt.

PAK vs BAN Match Tips

Both sides are in a miserable scenario. Pakistan though is coming close to winning but not converting and could use this game to fight back on the table.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win the Match