Pakistan vs Bangladesh Preview & Prediction | ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 intensifies, Pakistan will face Bangladesh in a must-win match for both teams. With both sides yet to secure a victory in the tournament, this clash at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will be pivotal in deciding their future in the competition. Pakistan and Bangladesh have both struggled in their opening matches, making this a crucial encounter for regaining momentum.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Info

• Match: PAK vs BAN, 9th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 – Points Table

Teams	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	NR	Points	NRR
New Zealand	2	2	0	0	0	4	+0.863
India	2	2	0	0	0	4	+0.647
Bangladesh	2	0	2	0	0	0	-0.443
Pakistan	2	0	2	0	0	0	-1.087

Recent Performance Last five matches

• Pakistan: L W L L L
• Bangladesh: L L L L L

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• Pakistan won by 7 wickets (with 105 balls remaining)
• Pakistan won by 7 wickets (with 63 balls remaining)
• Pakistan won by 94 runs
• Bangladesh won by 37 runs
• Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (with 63 balls remaining)

Pakistan and Bangladesh have a competitive history, with both teams winning key encounters over the years. However, in their last five meetings, Pakistan has had the upper hand, winning four of those matches, including one by 7 wickets with 105 balls remaining and another by 94 runs. Bangladesh’s last victory over Pakistan came in 2021 when they won by 37 runs.

PAK/Player/Role

• Mohammad Rizwan: Wicketkeeper Batter
• Abrar Ahmed: Bowler
• Salman Agha: Allrounder
• Babar Azam: Batter
• Faheem Ashraf: Bowling Allrounder
• Haris Rauf : Bowler
• Imam-ul-Haq: Top order Batter
• Kamran Ghulam: Allrounder
• Khushdil Shah: Allrounder
• Mohammad Hasnain: Bowler
• Naseem Shah: Bowler
• Saud Shakeel: Middle order Batter
• Shaheen Shah Afridi: Bowler
• Tayyab Tahir : Middle order Batter
• Usman Khan: Wicketkeeper Batter

BAN Playing:

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (c): Top order Batter
• Jaker Ali : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Mahmudullah : Allrounder
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz : Allrounder
• Mushfiqur Rahim : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Mustafizur Rahman : Bowler
• Nahid Rana : Bowler
• Nasum Ahmed : Bowling Allrounder
• Parvez Hossain Emon : Wicketkeeper Batter
• Rishad Hossain: Allrounder
• Soumya Sarkar: Batting Allrounder
• Tanzid Hasan: Opening Batter
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib: Bowling Allrounder
• Taskin Ahmed: Bowler
• Towhid Hridoy: Top order Batter

Prediction:

Despite both teams struggling in recent matches, Pakistan seems to have the upper hand heading into this clash. Their powerful bowling attack and top-order batting, led by Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq, should be enough to outplay Bangladesh, whose batting has been inconsistent. Pakistan is likely to secure a win by 20-30 runs or in a close chase, provided they get past the early breakthroughs.

Prediction: Pakistan to win by 20-30 runs or in a tight chase.

Conclusion:

This match is crucial for both teams as they fight to stay alive in the tournament. Pakistan, with a better all-round squad and recent success against Bangladesh, will be the favorites. However, Bangladesh has the capability to spring an upset, especially if their key players perform under pressure. With both teams desperate for a win, expect a tense and exciting contest at Rawalpindi.