Pakistan to Face Bangladesh in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 continues, Pakistan is set to take on Bangladesh in the ninth game of the tournament. Scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 27 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, this match will mark the last game for both teams in the ongoing competition. Unfortunately, both Pakistan and Bangladesh have been knocked out of the tournament after suffering defeats in their first two group games against India and New Zealand.
Desperation for a Win
With their fate already sealed, both teams will be eager to secure a victory in the upcoming game and exit the tournament on a high note. As they prepare to face off, let’s take a closer look at their head-to-head record in the 50-over format.
PAK vs BAN Head-to-Head Records
According to the head-to-head records in ODIs, Pakistan has been dominant in this rivalry, winning 34 out of the 39 matches played against Bangladesh. On the other hand, Bangladesh has managed to defeat Pakistan only 5 times. Pakistan also holds a perfect record against Bangladesh in home ODIs, winning all 12 matches played so far. They will be aiming to maintain this unbeaten streak in the upcoming game.
When it comes to matches played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan emerged victorious in the only ODI between the two teams held back in 2003, winning by 5 wickets.
Recent Performances
Although Pakistan has historically dominated this rivalry, Bangladesh has shown improvement in recent times. Out of the last 5 ODIs between the two teams, Pakistan has won 3 while Bangladesh has won 2, indicating a more competitive nature in their encounters.
Top Performers
Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf holds the record for scoring the most runs in PAK vs BAN ODIs, with 893 runs in 18 matches. On the other hand, Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal leads the way for his team with 684 runs in 17 innings. In terms of bowling, Shahid Afridi has taken the most wickets for Pakistan against Bangladesh, while Shakib Al Hasan leads the way for Bangladesh in terms of wickets taken against Pakistan.
Conclusion
While Pakistan has been dominant in this rivalry overall, Bangladesh has shown signs of improvement in recent matches. Both teams will be eager to secure a win in the upcoming game and end their disappointing campaign on a positive note. Cricket fans can expect an exciting match as Pakistan and Bangladesh face off in this crucial encounter.
