Pakistan (PAK) will face Bangladesh (BAN) in the ninth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Thursday, February 26, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Both teams have already been eliminated from the tournament after suffering losses in their first two games. A win here will be a morale booster for both teams.
Pakistan faced India in their last game and were bundled out for 241 runs in 49.4 overs. India chased down the target of 242 runs in 42.3 overs with six wickets in hand. Bangladesh had a similar fate against New Zealand in their last outing. They scored 236 runs for the loss of nine wickets while batting first. New Zealand chased down this target in 46.1 overs and won the match by five wickets.
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 9 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Date & Time | Thursday, February 26, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Broadcasting | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Head to Head Records in ODI
| Total Matches | 39 |
| Pakistan Won | 34 |
| Bangladesh Won | 5 |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi ODI Stats
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 242 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 214 |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Pitch Report
The surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will likely have a lot to offer to the batters. The average first innings score in the last five matches here has been 269 runs. The teams bowling first have won three out of the last five games here. Hence, the team winning the toss might look to bowl here.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Playing XI
Pakistan
Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh
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
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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Top Performers
Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan)
- He has picked two wickets in two games at an average of 37.50 and an economy of 3.75.
- He made his ODI debut last year and has taken 15 wickets so far in nine games at an average of 26.93.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
- Afridi has two wickets to his name in two games at an average of 7.88.
- He has taken 12 wickets in four ODI matches against Bangladesh at an average of 12.25.
Jaker Ali (Bangladesh)
- Ali is the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in the tournament.
- He has amassed 113 runs in two matches at an average of 56.50.
Agha Salman (Pakistan)
- Salman has made 61 runs at a strike rate of 117.30 in two matches of the Champions Trophy.
- He is just 24 runs away from reaching the 1000-run mark in ODIs.
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)
- Pakistan’s skipper has made 49 runs in two matches so far in the tournament at an average of 24.50.
- He has two 40+ scores and one century to his name in his last five overall outings.
Who will win Today match between Pakistan vs Bangladesh?
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are already out of the tournament and will be playing this game to end their campaign on a positive note. Both teams failed miserably in all departments in their first two matches. Bangladesh last won an ODI game against Pakistan in September of 2018. They might break Pakistan’s streak of three wins against them in this match.
FAQs about Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match in Champions Trophy 2025
1. What is the head-to-head record between PAK and BAN in ODIs?
Pakistan and Bangladesh have played a total of 39 ODI games against each other. Bangladesh have won five out of these 39 matches, while Pakistan have won 35 games.
2. Who are the Main players to watch out for in the PAK vs BAN match?
Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jaker Ali, Agha Salman, and Mohammad Rizwan are the key players to watch out for in this match.
3. Who is likely to win today’s Pakistan vs Bangladesh match?
Bangladesh are likely to win this match.
4. Where will the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 match be played?
This match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
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