Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to face off in Match 9 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Thursday, February 27, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both teams already eliminated from semi-final contention, this match will be about salvaging pride and ending the tournament on a high note.
Pakistan, the host nation, has had a disappointing campaign, failing to capitalize on home advantage. Bangladesh, too, has struggled, with their hopes of progressing dashed after losses to India and New Zealand. Although this match will not affect the semi-final race, both teams will be keen to secure a victory to avoid finishing last in Group A and give their fans something to cheer about.
Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 9
- Date and Time: February 27, 02:30 pm (IST)/ 09:00 am (GMT)/ 02:00 pm (Local)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has long been recognized for its batter-friendly pitches, often providing ideal conditions for high-scoring encounters. However, the actual behavior of the surface for the upcoming Test match will be shaped by multiple factors, including pitch preparation and prevailing weather conditions in the lead-up to the game. While historical patterns suggest a track conducive to batting, its true nature will only become evident as the match progresses, potentially offering surprises based on how it evolves.
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Jaker Ali Anik
- Batters: Babar Azam, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy
- All-rounders: Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah, Rishad Hossain
- Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Babar Azam (c), Rishad Hossain (vc)
- Choice 2: Jaker Ali Anik (c), Shaheen Afridi (vc)
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PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan
PAK vs BAN Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 27, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, 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
