Pak vs Ban 9th Match Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Pakistan and Bangladesh will face off against each other in Match 9 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 27th February. This will be a day night game at Rawalpindi. Pakistan would want to win this match to create a chance for the next round and have a moral uplift as well. Here is a look at the Pak vs Ban predictions, the pitch report, and the players to watch-out for during the game.
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Both sides got a poor start to the event, however, they will still want this win desperately. Pakistan’s batting remains unpredictable while Bangladesh on a whole remain unpredictable. Both sides can have ample support here, but obviously Pakistan will have the home crowd advantage.
The track at Rawalpindi will help the batters for sure. A good batting track with support for the pacers means both sides have a fairly good chance. Bangladesh humiliated Pakistan at this very venue in the test series in 2024. This will give them a psychological boost, but Pakistan would also try to take the revenge.
In quality and experience, Pakistan’s pace attack is definitely superior. But with the likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed, Bangladesh have a strong case as well.
For Pakistan to succeed, they would like their batters to step up and support their bowling attack. The pacers also need to be disciplined throughout.
PAK vs BAN Head to Head Record
In ODIs
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | NR |
| Pakistan | 39 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 39 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
In Champions Trophy
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | NR |
| Pakistan | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Bangladesh | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
PAK vs BAN Champions Trophy Game 79 Weather and Pitch Report
The conditions will be cool, cloudy and rainy. Patchy Rain is expected. This would encourage help for the pacers to swing the ball. The track will remain batting friendly, but if rain increases, things could change.
Toss Report BAN vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025
Bowling first is the right way to play at Rawalpindi. This is because of the fact that Rawalpindi’s track supports chasing, and in rainy conditions, it is safer to bowl first.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Records
Only 26 ODIs have been played at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium. Ever since the resumption of cricket in Pakistan, Rawalpindi has seen some massive scores in ODIs and PSL matches. Pakistan’s record at this venue is brilliant with 16 wins and 6 defeats in their 22 ODIs. Bangladesh have played just one ODI here (back in 2003) and lost it too.
Players to Watch-Out For
| Players | Team | Role | Recent Form |
| Naseem Shah | Pakistan | Fast Bowler | Good |
| Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | Opener | Good |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | Pace Bowler | Decent |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh | Captain and Top Order Batter | Excellent |
All these players to watch out for are not in incredible form at all, but the conditions they will be playing in, suit their styles. Shanto and Fakhar can score runs at a good pace. The conditions will allow them to do so.
With rain predicted, Nahid Rana’s pace and Naseem’s swing can prove to be X-Factor for their respective sides in this important clash.
