Preview: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host Pakistan’s final game against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 27, after the hosts were knocked out. Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, faced heavy criticism for poor performances, suffering defeats against New Zealand and India despite being defending champions. Similarly, Bangladesh showed moments of brilliance but failed to secure wins in both their matches.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 8th ODI Match, AFG vs ENG
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date & Time:Thursday, February 27, 02:30 PM
Pitch Report: At Rawalpindi, the pitch appeared sticky to the batsmen and had something for the bowlers, but as the match went on, the batters found it to be a little easier. The teams’ approach on this wicket will be to get beyond the initial difficult stretch and continue to score runs. It will be beneficial for the teams to bowl first even though it is not the most bat-friendly surface.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Pakistan (PAK)- Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan ©(wk), Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh (BAN)- Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto ©, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
