Pakistan-Bangladesh rivalry has become one of the most riveting contests in modern cricket. What started off as one-sided affairs has now transformed into duelling contests where every run, wicket and decision counts for something.
Bangladesh will aim to gain some pride back from an uneven Champions Trophy campaign as they take on Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam at Gaddafi Stadium Rawalpindi on Thursday evening.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team.
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imam‑ul‑Haq | Opening batter |
| 2 | Babar Azam | Top-order batter |
| 3 | Usman Khan | Middle-order batter |
| 4 | Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk) | Captain & wicket-keeper/batter |
| 5 | Salman Ali Agha | Batting all‑rounder |
| 6 | Faheem Ashraf | All‑rounder |
| 7 | Kamran Ghulam | All‑rounder |
| 8 | Mohammad Hasnain | Fast bowler |
| 9 | Naseem Shah | Fast bowler |
| 10 | Haris Rauf | Fast bowler |
| 11 | Abrar Ahmed | Leg-spinner |
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanzid Hasan | Opening batter |
| 2 | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | Captain & batsman |
| 3 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Spin all‑rounder |
| 4 | Towhid Hridoy | Middle-order batsman |
| 5 | Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) | Wicket‑keeper & middle-order bat |
| 6 | Mahmudullah | Batting all‑rounder |
| 7 | Jaker Ali | Wicket‑keeper & batsman |
| 8 | Rishad Hossain | Spinner |
| 9 | Taskin Ahmed | Fast bowler |
| 10 | Nahid Rana | Fast bowler |
| 11 | Mustafizur Rahman | Fast bowler |
ODI
Pakistan and Bangladesh, trailing India and New Zealand at the Champions Trophy Group A stage, have little to show for themselves so far in Group A. If either team wants to salvage something out of this tournament and end on a high note, they need to refocus their efforts and focus their energies if they hope to reach the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore at 7pm for their final Group Stage matchup – it could prove decisive!
Pakistan and Bangladesh have competed 39 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Pakistan have an overwhelming lead with 34 victories to their name; however, Bangladesh are quickly making progress and rapidly emerging as one of the best contenders in this format – three recent meetings ended up in close contests, so this 2025 meeting should prove equally enthralling!
Pakistan’s batsmen must improve if they want to make an impressionful statement as a team. After struggling against India and New Zealand, their batting needs to come together quickly in upcoming matches. While bowlers have shown some improvement already, their consistency must also remain high.
Bangladesh’s batting has also been subpar, with their top order struggling to post competitive totals and showing few signs of resilience in recent outings. While their bowlers have performed admirably in their recent outings, Bangladeshi batsmen should start taking more risks with their batsmen taking more chances in each innings.
Both teams have had difficulties with their batting in this competition, and this match will be an essential test of nerves for both teams. Both are eager to end the group stage on a positive note by winning this match and strengthening their batting, giving themselves a good shot at qualifying for the semi-finals.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017 has been an unpredictable spectacle, and Pakistan and Bangladesh’s three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium from 28 May-1 June is shaping up to be a thrilling contest.
T20I
Pakistan will host Bangladesh for their opening T20I of three in Gaddafi Stadium’s T20 International series starting November 15. Pakistan are hoping to use this as an opportunity to start off under new coach Mike Hesson with a bang, while Bangladesh may use this series as an opportunity to regroup and assess. Both teams also use it as an opportunity to test out bench strength ahead of the 2027 ICC World Cup.
After a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, both sides will be hoping to end it on an upbeat note in this match. Both have struggled with their batting at various times throughout the tournament and pitch conditions have proven to be a formidable obstacle in both cases; Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah in particular have proven more like volatile cryptocurrency than treasury bonds; prompting youngsters on both teams to step up.
Pakistan will head into their next tournament with confidence after taking home this win; while Bangladesh may look for consolation victories to send their fans home satisfied with their performance.
Salman Ali Agha has expressed his satisfaction with Pakistan’s efforts, noting that they played the type of cricket they aimed for. He acknowledged their domestic and franchise cricket experience for helping develop them further and noted their dedication to improving.
Litton Das, Bangladesh coach, also expressed his delight with their performance during this tournament and noted their good cricket play overall despite pressured batting performances from their opposition teams. Overall he stated they did well overall while working to address their shortcomings.
Due to rain, play was suspended for 30 minutes on Wednesday evening; it will resume at 7:30 pm Thursday. Each team will have players or support staff available after their match to address media representatives for media interviews afterward.
Pakistan will face Bangladesh in their inaugural T20I at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium at 8 pm IST. The match starts promptly.
Test
Pakistan-Bangladesh Test match at Rawalpindi National Stadium should not be missed by cricket fans. Both sides will look to end their disappointing Champions Trophy campaigns with a victory, though Pakistan face an uphill struggle in accomplishing that goal.
Bangladesh Cricket team has seen tremendous progress over the years with an experienced mix of veterans and rising stars combining to achieve impressive results. They currently rank 11th worldwide and won three out of four matches at Champions Trophy 2017. Furthermore, Bangladesh are gearing up to participate for their inaugural ever World Cup appearance later this year.
But Pakistan’s problems with their batting have been even greater, and the team has struggled against high-quality opposition. Their recent loss against New Zealand was perhaps their most humiliating defeat and many critics are demanding Misbah-ul-Haq be replaced as captain. Furthermore, tensions between players and PCB have only worsened, as players accuse the board of preferring certain players over others.
Pakistan will remain optimistic of progressing into the semi-finals and have a good chance to do so. They need to improve their batting, which has been subpar, while making sure their bowling performance matches expectations.
Additionally, the team should strive to minimize costly fielding errors. Their errors have allowed numerous runs through dropped catches and misfields; to stop further issues with fielding drills they need specialized coaches as a priority.
Bangladesh can qualify with a draw against England, although they would likely prefer a win to boost their players’ spirits and give them momentum towards the final. They hope Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah can inspire them towards better performances during this battleground matchup.
Rain has delayed the start of today’s match, but is expected to clear soon. Rain was heavy at times over the past several days; therefore, ICC warned fans not to travel without appropriate clothing.
One-day international
Pakistan and Bangladesh have an enthralling cricketing history, meeting 39 times in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), with Pakistan winning 34 of them, while also featuring in nine T20Is between them. Their three-match series begins at Lahore Gaddafi Stadium starting May 28th before moving onto Lahore and Dhaka for subsequent matches on 30th and 1st June respectively.
Pakistan and Bangladesh will both look to rebound after disappointing performances at the Champions Trophy. Pakistani bowlers struggled against New Zealand, while Bangladesh were unable to post competitive totals against India and Australia. Both squads contain many younger players that will look to improve upon their subpar displays in this tournament.
Pakistan and Bangladesh have met 39 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with Pakistan winning 34 of them while Bangladesh taking five victories. While Pakistan have shown considerable dominance, Bangladesh have shown some improvement recently – in particular during ICC World Cup Qualifiers where they managed one victory against Australia while falling short against England.
Bangladesh have struggled to meet the expectations of their fans in an event in which they have excelled for years, the Champions Trophy. Poor form can be blamed on everything from political unrest and coaching changes, to captain changes. Their performance this tournament has been particularly dismal; yet another opportunity awaits them with Pakistan on Wednesday to salvage their reputations with an excellent showing against them.
The match will take place on a flat pitch, which should favor Pakistan’s batsmen. Bangladesh batsmen need to be more aggressive and reduce their percentage of dot balls during powerplay; otherwise they might struggle against a much stronger Pakistan team.
