PAK vs BAN Match Preview: Match 9, ICC Champions Trophy 20252nd News Pakistan vs Bangladesh: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Final Match.
The match will occur on Thursday, February 27, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams could not qualify for the semifinals after their first two losses.
Pakistan and Bangladesh lost to New Zealand and India, rounding off a difficult tournament for both teams.
Here’s a complete preview of the PAK vs BAN clash
Date and Venue
How can I watch the PAK vs. BAN match? The match starts at 9:30 AM UK time on Thursday, February 27.
The match will be at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, kicking off at 02:30 PM IST.
Squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (w/c), Agha Salman, and others. Others are Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, all add. The squad includes Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.
Key Battles: Babar Azam v Taskin Ahmed
Mominul is, no doubt, under pressure after a run of poor displays. Taskin Ahmed, Bangladesh’s incisive pacer, will hope to cash in on Babar’s present form.
Najmul Hossain Shanto–Shaheen Afridi
Bangladesh’s Shanto scored 77 runs against New Zealand in a losing effort. Pakistan’s ace bowler Shaheen Afridi will want to get him out early with the new ball.
Salman Agha vs Rishad Hossain
Consistent: Salman Agha has a century and several 40+ scores recently. Bangladesh’s bowling spearhead, Rishad Hossain, has an open ambition — to get rid of Salman as early as possible to check the damage.
Key Players
They rely on Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, and Shaheen Afridi heavily. For Bangladesh, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taskin Ahmed carry the expectations.
Weather and Pitch Report
Rawalpindi’s pitch is generally a bastion for batsmen but can aid pacers when the skies are overcast. 70 percent chance of rain, temperatures between 13 and 17 degrees.
Conclusion
With neither team contending for a semifinal spot, both are playing for pride in this final match. A victory would offer a clear, bright note to their otherwise disappointing campaigns.
