ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match 9 Pakistan vs Bangladesh pre match analysis
Pakistan and Bangladesh are moving towards their last game in the Champions Trophy 2025, as both teams are out of the tournament. Pakistan and Bangladesh both lost their previous games. Now, both teams are ready to face off at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 27 February 2025. Both teams are likely to give a chance to the new players waiting on the bench.
Pitch Report,
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitches. The bounce and carry are also good. Many high-scoring games have been played here in previous years. Batters enjoy this surface of the wicket. However, spinners may have some help as the game progresses; it might be late in the second innings. The toss-winning captain may decide to bat first to exploit the cheap batting.
Weather Report.
There will be some clouds in the sky on 27 Feb but may not affect the game of cricket. The temperature could be expected high at 24 degrees C and low at 14 degrees C in Rawalpindi generally fit for the game of cricket.
Team Analyses:
Pakistan: Pakistan's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 journey has been disappointing till now as they have lost both matches against New Zealand and India. The team is facing challenges due to injuries, Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the tournament due to a lower back injury although Imam ul Haq was replaced but couldn't make such an impact against India in the previous game. Despite setbacks, Pakistan has a strong Bowling lineup with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rouf. But the batting lineup is struggling to find form Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are trying to provide stability at the top but are not able to convert their starts to big scores. In this match, Pakistan may give opportunities to the new players waiting on the bench.
Bangladesh: Bangladesh was the 2017 edition semi-finalist but struggling to find their first win in the Champions Trophy 2025 they also lost their two games against New Zealand and India. After the retirement of former captain Tamim Iqbal and the suspension of all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan team has been affected badly.
Mehidy Hassan Miraz and Mahmudullah are leading the spin attack, however, the pace department with Taskin Ahmad, Mustafizur Rehman, and young Nahid Rana holds potential. Bangladesh is expected to test its bench strength in this match by giving a chance to new players.
Players to Watch:
Nahid Rana: The young fast bowler has the ability to bowl at a speed of 150 kph. His pace may destroy Pakistan's batting lineup.
Babar Azam: Despite being out of form Babar Azam remains on the list of key players to watch because he has the ability to come back in the form any time.
Taskeen Ahmad: With performance in the BPL, a record of 25 wickets makes him a key in Bangladesh's bowling attack.
Shaheen Afridi: Known for his swing bowling, and pace Afridi can put the Bangladesh batting lineup in trouble.
While both teams are out of the Champions Trophy 2025 will try their first win the match to at least morale both the teams are expected to make changes in the playing xi so it is very difficult to give a list of players as expected playing xi.
