Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Forecast and Pitch Report: Pakistan and Bangladesh will battle it out in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. With both teams already eliminated, this encounter will only determine which side finishes third in the group. India and New Zealand have secured their semi-final berths, leaving Pakistan and Bangladesh playing purely for pride.
Pakistan Eyes Redemption with Consolation Victory
Pakistan, once considered one of the tournament’s favourites, suffered an early group-stage exit after losing to New Zealand in the opener and falling to arch-rivals India in Dubai. Bangladesh faced a similar fate, losing both of their matches to India and New Zealand. With nothing but pride at stake, Pakistan will aim to finish on a high note by securing a victory against Bangladesh.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Pitch Report: A Challenge for Batters?
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be on the slower side due to the humid conditions. Pacers could find early movement, while spinners may come into play as the game progresses. Batters might find it challenging initially, but the surface is expected to ease out later in the innings. Teams winning the toss might opt to bowl first to capitalize on early conditions.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Weather Forecast: Rain Threat Looms Over the Clash
The weather in Rawalpindi is expected to be cloudy on Thursday, with occasional showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are predicted to hover in the low 20s, with an 88% chance of precipitation. Rain interruptions could play a significant role, potentially affecting the outcome of the match.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Full Squads
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar.
With Pakistan looking to salvage some pride and Bangladesh aiming to end on a high, the match promises to be an exciting encounter, weather permitting.