Match 9 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan vs Bangladesh is underway today at the Rawalpindi Stadium. Both teams have already been knocked out of the semis with back-to-back losses. Since India and New Zealand have made it to the semifinals, these Group-A teams want to end their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a win for much-needed solace and motivation. Who do you think will win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan vs Bangladesh?

The host nation, Pakistan, entered the Champions Trophy 2025 with high expectations but suffered two defeats in a row only to get knocked out of the championship. In addition to Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub’s injuries, slow performances from Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Saud Shakeel contributed to the team’s downfall. Their bowlers, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah, failed to provide breakthroughs regularly and remained inconsistent. Their shortcomings were visible in the big match against India. The team struggled to face Indian bowlers and score at a brisk pace. Their inability to handle the pressure cost them the game.

Pakistan’s poor performance against New Zealand and India has drawn massive criticism from Pakistan’s ex-players and fans. Pakistan’s former players like Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Mohammed Hafeez slammed players for lacking intent, the selection committee for its poor selection, and the Pakistan Cricket Board for not focusing on the long-term goals. Although Pakistan wants to forget this tournament and focus on its future series, the woes might remain long. With this win, the team wants to redeem themselves from an embarrassment.

Batting has been the biggest concern for Bangladesh in this tournament. The team failed to score big against New Zealand and India. Despite low scores on the board, Bangladesh bowlers bowled with discipline. They never made it easy for the opponents and forced them to work hard while chasing paltry scores. Skipper Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mushfiqur, Taskin, and others displayed a competitive spirit. If they can repeat the same against Pakistan today, the team can bid farewell to the Champions Trophy 2025 with a win.

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