PAK vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025: Match Preview, Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Prediction

The Game Plan Thursday, February 27, 2025


PAK vs BAN 9th ODI Match Preview – Champions Trophy 2025

Match Details

  • Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th ODI
  • Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
  • Time: 02:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Broadcast: Sports 18, Star Sports Network, JioCinema

Weather & Pitch Report

  • Humidity: 94%
  • Rain Prediction: 91% (high chance of rain interruptions)
  • Pitch Behavior: A balanced wicket with something for both batters and bowlers. The pacers have taken 65% of wickets in the last 14 matches here.
  • Recent Venue Stats:
    • Highest Total: 337/3 (NZ vs PAK)
    • Lowest Total: 197/10 (ENG vs PAK)
    • Highest Chase: 337/3 (PAK vs NZ)
    • Lowest Defended: 206/9 (ENG vs PAK)
    • Bat First Win %: 43%
    • Bowl First Win %: 29%

Team Preview & Form

Pakistan

  • Form: Won 1 of last 5 matches
  • Recent Performance in ODIs: Win %: 60%, Avg Score: 268, Highest: 355, Lowest: 148
  • Key Players: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Khushdil Shah, Naseem Shah
  • Strengths: A strong pace attack with Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf. Experienced middle-order.
  • Weaknesses: Top-order inconsistency and over-reliance on middle-order batters.

Bangladesh

  • Form: Lost all of last 5 matches
  • Recent Performance in ODIs: Win %: 20%, Avg Score: 246, Highest: 246, Lowest: 143
  • Key Players: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah
  • Strengths: Talented batting order with Najmul Shanto and Mahmudullah leading the way.
  • Weaknesses: Lack of finishing power and ineffective death bowling.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Overall: Pakistan 6 - 4 Bangladesh
  • Last 5 Matches: Pakistan has won 3, Bangladesh 2.

Key Players to Watch

Pakistan

  1. Babar Azam – The backbone of Pakistan’s batting lineup, crucial at the top.
  2. Mohammad Rizwan – An in-form wicketkeeper-batter, capable of anchoring the innings.
  3. Khushdil Shah – Only Pakistan batter to cross 100 runs in the tournament so far.
  4. Agha Salman – Provides balance with his all-round skills.
  5. Naseem Shah – Needs 3 wickets to complete 50 ODI wickets.

Bangladesh

  1. Najmul Hossain Shanto – Scored 77 in the last match and is leading from the front.
  2. Mushfiqur Rahim – Just 1 dismissal away from 300 ODI dismissals.
  3. Mahmudullah – Has been Bangladesh’s most reliable middle-order batter.
  4. Mustafizur Rahman – The leader of the Bangladesh bowling attack.
  5. Taskin Ahmed – A key pace bowler who can trouble Pakistan’s batters.

Fantasy Cricket Tips

Top Picks for Small Leagues

  1. Mohammad Rizwan – Safe choice as a wicketkeeper-batter.
  2. Najmul Hossain Shanto – Consistent performer at the top for Bangladesh.
  3. Agha Salman – Can contribute in both batting and bowling.
  4. Khushdil Shah – Pakistan’s most consistent batter in this tournament.

Grand League Differentials

  1. Jaker Ali – Scored 45, 68, and 62 in recent games, making him a potential X-factor.
  2. Shaheen Afridi – A risky pick due to his inconsistency, but capable of taking multiple wickets.
  3. Rishad Hossain – A surprise performer with crucial wickets in recent matches.

Fantasy Team Selections

Small League Team

  • WK: Mohammad Rizwan, Jaker Ali
  • BAT: Babar Azam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Khushdil Shah
  • ALL: Agha Salman, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy
  • BOWL: Naseem Shah, Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi
  • Captain: Mohammad Rizwan
  • Vice-Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto

Grand League Team

  • WK: Mushfiqur Rahim, Usman Khan
  • BAT: Babar Azam, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali
  • ALL: Agha Salman, Mahmudullah
  • BOWL: Shaheen Afridi, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Naseem Shah
  • Captain: Agha Salman
  • Vice-Captain: Jaker Ali

Betting Tips

  • Match Winner Prediction: Pakistan has a higher chance of winning due to better form and home advantage.
  • Best Batter Bet: Najmul Hossain Shanto – he is in the best form among Bangladeshi batters.
  • Best Bowler Bet: Naseem Shah – pace-friendly conditions at Rawalpindi favor him.
  • Most Sixes: Khushdil Shah – he has been Pakistan’s best power hitter in this tournament.
  • Total Runs Over/Under: If rain reduces the match, betting on under 250 runs might be safer.

Players' Recent Performance

Top Run-Scorers of the Tournament

  1. Khushdil Shah (PAK) – 108 runs in 3 innings
  2. Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN) – 153 runs in 3 innings
  3. Mahmudullah (BAN) – 146 runs in 3 innings

Top Wicket-Takers of the Tournament

  1. Naseem Shah (PAK) – 5 wickets in 3 matches
  2. Taskin Ahmed (BAN) – 4 wickets in 3 matches
  3. Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) – 3 wickets in 3 matches

Highest Fantasy Points in Tournament

  1. Mohammad Rizwan – 270 points
  2. Najmul Hossain Shanto – 250 points
  3. Agha Salman – 235 points

Final Thoughts

  • Pakistan will aim to finish the tournament on a high after being eliminated.
  • Bangladesh, having lost all their matches so far, will be desperate for a consolation win.
  • Rain could play a spoilsport, so expect a shortened game.
  • If Pakistan bowls first, their pacers can exploit the conditions well.

Final Prediction: Pakistan to win

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