Unfortunately, both teams are already out of the semi-final race after losing to India and New Zealand. This makes the match a dead rubber, but both sides will still be looking to end their campaign on a high note.

• Pakistan had a disappointing tournament, especially with their batting.
• Bangladesh showed good fight with the ball but struggled to close out games.

This is also a chance for Bangladesh to beat Pakistan in an ICC ODI tournament for the first time since 1999.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 39
• Pakistan Wins: 34
• Bangladesh Wins: 5

Pakistan has a dominant record over Bangladesh in ODIs, but history won’t matter on the day.

Match Details – PAK vs BAN, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 27, Thursday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan’s Possible XI:

Kamran Ghulam, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed.

Bangladesh’s Possible XI:

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

Rawalpindi usually favors batsmen, but in the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match, the pitch was slow and tricky for scoring.

• The surface had low bounce and grip, helping bowlers.
• Michael Bracewell took 4 wickets for 26 runs in the last game here.

If similar conditions continue, bowlers could have an edge again.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Babar Azam

• Babar Azam is the best Dream11 captaincy choice for this match.
• He showed signs of returning to form against India but couldn’t convert his start.
• His ODI record in Rawalpindi is outstanding:
  • 5 innings, 335 runs, average of 83
  • 1 century and 2 fifties

Against Bangladesh’s bowling attack, he might finally play a big knock.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Babar Azam – Pakistan’s best batsman, looking to make an impact.
2⃣ Saud Shakeel – A talented middle-order player who can stabilize the innings.
3⃣ Nahid Rana – A rising fast bowler who could trouble Pakistan’s batting lineup.

PAK vs BAN Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Pakistan has a better overall record and home advantage. They will be eager to avoid a winless tournament in front of their fans.

PAK vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Pakistan to defeat Bangladesh in Match 9.

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A win here could secure a semi-final spot for New Zealand, while Bangladesh will be fighting to stay in the tournament after a rough start.

Recent Form – Opposite Starts for Both Teams

• New Zealand started strong, defeating Pakistan by 60 runs in their first match.
• Bangladesh, however, lost their opening game against India by six wickets.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 45
• New Zealand Wins: 33
• Bangladesh Wins: 11
• No Result Matches: 1

New Zealand has dominated Bangladesh in ODIs over the years. However, Bangladesh has improved significantly and can be a tough opponent on their day.

Match Details – NZ vs BAN, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 24, Monday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand’s Possible XI:

Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, William O’Rourke.

Bangladesh’s Possible XI:

Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.

Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Rawalpindi pitch is a batting paradise, with high scores expected. In the last four ODIs at this venue, teams have scored at a rate of 6.13 runs per over, with an average batting score of 55. Notably, Pakistan chased 337 runs against New Zealand on this ground.

Expect a high-scoring encounter, with batsmen enjoying good conditions.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Kane Williamson

• Kane Williamson is the best Dream11 captaincy pick for this match.
• He recently scored a century against South Africa in Lahore and has fantastic ODI stats against Bangladesh.
• In ODIs vs Bangladesh, Williamson averages 62, with one century and four fifties.
• Given the flat pitch in Rawalpindi, he is expected to score big again.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Kane Williamson – A classy batsman who can dominate any bowling attack.
2⃣ Will Young – A solid top-order batter who can give New Zealand a strong start.
3⃣ Towhid Hridoy – A rising star for Bangladesh with great potential.

NZ vs BAN Dream11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

This game is crucial for Bangladesh, but New Zealand is the stronger team based on form and head-to-head record.

NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: New Zealand to win against Bangladesh in Match 6.

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India enters this tournament with high confidence after a 3-0 series win over England, while Bangladesh has struggled, losing their last two ODI series against West Indies and Afghanistan. India will be missing Jasprit Bumrah due to injury, while Bangladesh has left out experienced players Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan.

Bangladesh vs India ODI Head-to-Head Record

India has a dominant record against Bangladesh in ODIs. Out of 40 matches, India has won 32, while Bangladesh has won just 8.

Match Details – Bangladesh vs India, Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

BAN vs IND Predicted Playing XIs

India Predicted XI:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.

Bangladesh Predicted XI:

Najmul Hossain (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

Pitch Report – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The pitch in Dubai is known to help bowlers, with an average first-innings score of 226 in ODIs since 2018. Spinners tend to get good turn during the daytime, while fast bowlers can extract movement under the lights. Chasing is usually the better option here due to the dew factor in the second innings.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Rohit Sharma

India’s skipper Rohit Sharma is a strong Dream11 captaincy choice for this match. He has an outstanding record against Bangladesh in ICC tournaments, having smashed three centuries in four innings. Rohit recently hit a brilliant century against England and will be looking to continue his great form.

3 Key Players to Watch in BAN vs IND

1⃣ Rohit Sharma (India) – Experienced opener with a brilliant record against Bangladesh.
2⃣ Virat Kohli (India) – A proven match-winner in ICC tournaments.
3⃣ Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) – A vital player in Bangladesh’s batting lineup.

BAN vs IND Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Looking at both teams’ recent form, India has the upper hand and is expected to defeat Bangladesh in this match.

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