Today’s match is the ninth ODI match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is an important match of Group A. This match between Pakistan vs Bangladesh will start at 2:30 PM (IST) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
This match is very important for both the teams as both the teams have lost their last two matches and will try to open their account in this tournament. This match will be telecast live on Star Sports.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 PAK vs BAN: Head to head
Pakistan and Bangladesh have had a very interesting history overall in ODIs. If we look at the records of the last 10 matches, Pakistan has won 6 matches, while Bangladesh has won 4 matches.
However, in recent years the Bangladesh team has become very strong and they have performed well against Pakistan.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Team Status
Currently the position of both the teams in this Champions Trophy is not very good. Bangladesh is at the third position in the points table, while Pakistan is at the fourth position. Both the teams have played 2-2 matches so far and both the teams have lost both their matches. Due to this, both have 0-0 points. Bangladesh’s net run rate is -0.443, while Pakistan’s net run rate is -1.087, which is very poor.
If we look at the form of the last 5 matches, Pakistan has won 1 match and lost 4, while Bangladesh has lost all the last 5 matches. This situation shows that both the teams are not in good form at the moment and are struggling to regain their rhythm.
PAK vs BAN Match Weather and Pitch Report
On the pitch of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, an average of 242 runs are scored and 7 wickets fall in the first innings, while in the second innings 214 runs and 6 wickets fall. Talking about the strike rate, the strike rate is 85.12 in the first innings and 81.16 in the second innings.
Talking about the weather, the weather is expected to be clear in Rawalpindi today and the full 50 overs of play can take place. The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first here, as the wicket gets a bit easier in the second innings
Probable Playing XI Pakistan
- Fakhar Zaman,
- Babar Azam,
- Saud Shakeel,
- Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk),
- Agha Salman,
- Tayyab Tahir,
- Faheem Ashraf,
- Shaheen Afridi,
- Naseem Shah,
- Haris Rauf,
- Abrar Ahmed
Probable Playing XI Bangladesh
- Tanzid Hasan,
- Soumya Sarkar,
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c),
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz,
- Towhid Hridoy,
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk),
- Mahmudullah,
- Rishad Hossain,
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib,
- Taskin Ahmed,
- Mustafizur Rahman
PAK vs BAN Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Dream11 Prediction: While making your Dream11 team for today’s match, you should focus on some special players. Zaker Ali Anik is one of the highest run scorers in the tournament so far. Similarly, Khushdil Shah from Pakistan has also performed well.
Among the bowlers, Rishhad Hussain is in form, while Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah are also emerging. Babar Azam or Nazmul Hussain Shanto can be good options for the captain, while Mohammad Rizwan or Mushfiqur Rahim can be chosen for the vice-captain.
Mohammad Rizwan or Zaker Ali Anik can be included in your team as a wicketkeeper. Among the all-rounders, Mehdi Hasan Miraz and Agamanta Salman can be preferred who can contribute with both bat and ball.
PAK vs BAN Match Prediction
ICC CT 2025 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match Prediction: It is quite difficult to predict today’s match as both the teams are not in good form at the moment. However, if we look at the past records and current form, then the probability of Pakistan’s victory is 60% and the probability of Bangladesh’s victory is 40%.
Pakistan has experienced players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah who can change the course of the match at any time. On the other hand, Bangladesh also has experienced players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah and Mehdi Hasan Miraz who know how to perform in big matches. With the Rawalpindi pitch being fast bowler-friendly, Pakistan can get a slight advantage, as they have brilliant fast bowlers like Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.
However, if the Bangladesh opening batsmen give a good start, they can also turn the match in their favor.
