Pakistan and Bangladesh will face off against each other for their final match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Although this match is just a formality for both the teams after India and New Zealand managed to outperform both these teams and secured a place in the semi-finals. Both sides will however, look to end their campaign with a win.
The Pakistan horror-show in Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan entered the tournament as the defending champions. However, due to a disappointing performance in the opening encounter of the tournament against New Zealand followed by another disappointing display against India, they became the first team to be eliminated from the competition. During their group stage fixtures, Pakistan lacked game plan and played too slow thus failing to leave a mark with the bat. The bowling unit, too, was unable to restrict rival batters from rotating strikes and proved out to be too costly during the course of the tournament.
Bangladesh’s disappointing run
Much like Pakistan, Bangladesh too have failed to impress the cricketing world. They put up a lethargic display with the bat against India and then were dominated by the Blackcaps who ruled them out of the tournament. In their final match of the competition, they would like to utilize the vulnerabilities of the Pakistani side to their advantage and end their campaign on a high.
Analyzing Rawalpindi weather for the Pakistan-Bangladesh match
The weather forecast for Rawalpindi tomorrow, where the highly anticipated Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will take place, predicts rain and cooler temperatures. With a temperature of around 17°C, the day is expected to remain cloudy with precipitation levels at 65%. The humidity will be high at 73%, and moderate winds at 18 km/h could further impact play. There’s a significant chance of rain throughout the day, especially with the forecast indicating scattered showers with varying intensity at intervals. While there may be brief dry spells, the match could face interruptions if the rain persists. Given these weather conditions, both teams and spectators should prepare for the possibility of delays or a reduced overs game. The situation could evolve quickly, so teams will need to adapt their strategies accordingly.
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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 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
