Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs BAN Match 9 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket, Head to Head

The final match between host Pakistan (PAK) and Bangladesh (BAN), who have been eliminated from the competition, will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. On Thursday, February 27, the two clubs will play one another. 

After losing their opening two group matches, both teams have already been eliminated from the competition. Before losing by six wickets to their fierce rivals, India, Pakistan, the reigning champions, started their campaign with a miserable 60-run defeat to New Zealand. Bangladesh, on the other hand, lost to India by 6 wickets to start their campaign. They were defeated by New Zealand by 5 wickets in their second match.

PAK vs BAN Match 9 Details:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

At Rawalpindi, the pitch appeared sticky to the batsmen and had something for the bowlers, but as the match went on, the batters found it to be a little easier. The teams' approach on this wicket will be to get beyond the initial difficult stretch and continue to score runs. It will be beneficial for the teams to bowl first even though it is not the most bat-friendly surface.

Weather Report:

For the forthcoming PAK vs. BAN match, the weather forecast will be a major concern. The match between South Africa and Australia at the same location earlier this week was abandoned before a ball was bowled. Rain is expected to fall in Rawalpindi throughout the day, according to the weather prediction. There is a 70 per cent probability of rain throughout the game. Rain or a damp outfield will probably cause the game to start later than planned.

Head to Head:

PAK vs BAN Predicted Playing XI:

Pakistan Probable Squad: Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, and Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk).

Bangladesh Probable Squad: Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, and Mushfiqur Rahim (wk).

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