The ninth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to take place. However, this will be a dead rubber as both teams have already been eliminated after losing their first two matches. Despite this, Mohammad Rizwan and Najmul Hossain Shanto will aim to give their best performance in the final game and end the tournament with pride. Here’s a look at some key details related to this match.
Rawalpindi Pitch Report
Rawalpindi is generally considered a batting-friendly pitch. However, conditions might be different on March 27, when Pakistan and Bangladesh face off. The city has witnessed continuous rain in recent days, keeping the pitch covered. This could lead to moisture on the surface, assisting fast bowlers once the covers are removed. As a result, batters will have to be extra cautious, or else bowlers could exploit variations to take wickets easily.
Rain Prediction
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match will be played in Rawalpindi, where the weather has been unfavorable lately. The previous match at this venue was washed out due to rain, and this upcoming match might face the same fate. According to weather forecasts, there is an 88% chance of rain on February 27, raising concerns about another potential washout.
Match Prediction
So far, Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other in 39 ODIs, with Pakistan winning 34 and Bangladesh securing just 5 victories. The head-to-head record heavily favors Pakistan, making them the likely favorites for this encounter.
Possible Changes in Playing XI
Pakistan’s Probable Playing XI:
Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh’s Probable Playing XI:
Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Zakir Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
