Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs Bangladesh prediction and betting tips
The defending champions, Pakistan is set to take odds with Bangladesh in the 9th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 27. With two defeats in two matches, both teams are now officially knocked out of the semi-final race and will play their last league game at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan led by Mohammad Rizwan lost their last game to India by 6 wickets while Bangladesh lost to New Zealand by 5 wickets. The match will be an exciting contest as both teams will aim to finish the tournament with a victory. Check out the Pakistan vs Bangladesh prediction.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh prediction: Pakistan to win
- Pakistan lost 2 out of their first 2 matches in the Champions Trophy 2025.
- Bangladesh also lost 2 out of their first 2 games.
- Pakistan dominated Bangladesh in their previous three encounters.
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Match Prediction: With a better-balanced squad and home advantage, Pakistan is expected to win this match. However, they struggled in the last two matches but are expecting to return to form for their final home game.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| Pakistan | 7 wickets | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Pakistan | 7 wickets | 06 Sep 2023 |
| Pakistan | 94 runs | 05 Jul 2019 |
| Bangladesh | 37 runs | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Bangladesh | 8 wickets | 22 Apr 2015 |
Pitch Report
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, the 9th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is often a batting-friendly surface. In a total of 27 ODIs played at this venue, the batting first team won 12 while the chasing teams emerged victorious 15 times.
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Results of the last two ODIs played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Feb 24, 2025) – New Zealand won by 5 wickets
| Bangladesh | 236/9 |
| New Zealand | 240/5 |
New Zealand vs Pakistan (April 29, 2023) – Pakistan won by 7 wickets
| New Zealand | 336/5 |
| Pakistan | 337/3 |
Pakistan preview
Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, was knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final race after losing both of their first two matches to New Zealand and India. The bowling department of the team struggled a lot; their main three pacers, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf, looked out of form. The batting unit also struggled; however, the middle showed some fight in the first two games.
Predicted XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Bangladesh preview
Bangladesh also knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final race with two losses in two games. They lost their last game to New Zealand by 5 wickets. Their batting lineup struggled to put a good total on the board in both the matches against India and New Zealand. However, the bowling department showed some fights.
Predicted XI: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmadullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
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Player to watch: Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a key player for Pakistan. The top-order batter is regarded as one of the best batsmen in Pakistan. He got out early against India on 23 but showed signs of returning back in form.
