PAK vs BAN: Pakistan and Bangladesh will be looking for a much-needed win when they face off in the ninth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The game will take place on Thursday, February 27, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams have already been knocked out of the tournament after losing their first two group games.
Pakistan, the defending champions, started their campaign with a disappointing 60-run loss to New Zealand, followed by a 6-wicket loss to their rivals, India. Bangladesh, on the other hand, began their tournament with a 6-wicket loss to India and then lost by 5 wickets to New Zealand.
PAK vs BAN Predicted XI Of Both The Teams
Pakistan Predicted XI:
Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK/C), Agha Salman, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh Predicted XI:
Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
PAK vs BAN Fantasy XI:
Captain: Mushfiqur Rahim
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Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali Anik
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy
All-Rounders: Khushdil Shah, Rishad Hossain
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs BAN Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to favor fast bowlers, which is a common feature of the venue. It will be interesting to observe how the pitch plays out on match day when Pakistan takes on Bangladesh.
Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs BAN Weather Report
After rain forced the cancellation of the South Africa vs Australia match, there’s a strong possibility that the weather could also impact the game between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Rain is forecasted, so it might be a factor during the match.
Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs BAN Squads
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
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