Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Pakistan-ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 9

Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Pakistan-ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 9

Bangladesh Prepares to Take on Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

In the upcoming ninth game of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Bangladesh will face off against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 27. With two consecutive losses in the group stage, Bangladesh has already been eliminated from the tournament. Despite this, the team is determined to end their campaign on a positive note with a much-needed win against Pakistan.

Bangladesh Playing 11 for the PAK vs BAN Match

In preparation for the crucial match, let’s take a closer look at the potential Bangladesh Playing 11 for the showdown against Pakistan:

Openers: Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto

For the upcoming game, Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto are expected to open the innings for Bangladesh. While Soumya Sarkar opened against India, Shanto took his place against New Zealand and impressed with a score of 77 runs. Hasan, on the other hand, will be looking to make a significant contribution with the bat against Pakistan after being dismissed for 24 runs in the last game.

Middle-order Batsmen and All-rounders

In the middle-order, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, and Rishad Hossain will be crucial for Bangladesh. Despite some disappointments in the last game, these players have the potential to turn things around. Hridoy, who scored a century against India, will be looking to bounce back after a low score against New Zealand. Rahim and Mahmudullah, experienced veterans, will aim to lead from the front with the bat. Jaker Ali showed promise in the previous match with a score of 45 runs, while Rishad Hossain made an impact with both bat and ball, scoring 26 runs and picking up a wicket.

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman

In the bowling department, Bangladesh is likely to rely on Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman as the fast bowlers. These pacers each picked up a wicket in the last game and will be eager to put on a better performance against Pakistan. Additionally, spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain will play key roles in the team’s bowling strategy. While Mehidy was unable to take a wicket in the previous match, Rishad managed to claim one.

As Bangladesh gears up to face Pakistan in a must-win encounter, the team will be looking to showcase their skills and end their ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high note. Fans can expect an exciting battle between these two cricketing nations on the field.

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