Bangladesh will look to rebound against Pakistan after their debut loss at this tournament. Their experienced pair, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah have proven to be volatile assets, forcing younger players such as Shanto Hridoy and Jaker Ali to make contributions on their behalf.
Matches between these rivals are always intense and dramatic, and this guide highlights key contests, standout players and future prospects of this riveting rivalry.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team.
Pakistan Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | Batter |
| Saim Ayub | Batter |
| Shan Masood (c) | Batter |
| Babar Azam | Batter |
| Saud Shakeel (vc) | Batter |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Salman Ali Agha | All-rounder |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Khurram Shahzad | Bowler |
| Mohammad Ali | Bowler |
Bangladesh Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shadman Islam | Batter |
| Zakir Hasan | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | Batter |
| Mominul Haque | Batter |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Shakib Al Hasan | All-rounder |
| Litton Das | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-rounder |
| Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
| Hasan Mahmud | Bowler |
| Nahid Rana | Bowler |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will bring together eight of the world’s elite cricket teams competing across Pakistan’s premier cricket venues – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi – from February 19 to March 9. Despite experiencing multiple political and economic crises at once, cricket-mad Pakistan welcomes this international tournament with open arms.
Pakistan and Bangladesh will square off against one another on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for an inconsequential group A match, in a show of pride as neither has yet won at this year’s Champions Trophy tournament. Both sides hope that Thursday’s encounter may increase their chances of qualifying for semifinals; however, weather predictions indicate it could be rain-affected game.
Bangladesh and Pakistan have struggled to post 350+ totals in both of their first two ODI matches against New Zealand and India, and neither team managed to score over 300 runs during either innings – placing them firmly in the lower half of the table.
Pakistan must win their next four games and hope India loses one or more of its final three to reach the semifinals, but chances of this happening seem dim; India have gone undefeated throughout this tournament while Pakistan have only managed one victory (in a low scoring tie against Sri Lanka) so far.
Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam must play to their full potential if they wish to challenge India, as well as improving their bowling, which has been rather poor thus far.
Bangladesh and Pakistan will face off for the inaugural time ever in a Champions Trophy fixture, and it promises to be a high-scoring affair. Both teams have made strides forward recently, so their performance in this tournament will serve as a litmus test as to whether or not they reach the semifinals.
ODIs
ODIs (One-Day Internationals) are one-day international cricket matches between two teams of eleven players from different nations. These one-day contests, typically played at stadiums since the late 1970s, are widely enjoyed and highly entertaining matches that usually end after four days. With supporters all around supporting their respective team – especially British Pakistanis in Britain where “the Stani Army” exists as a fan club to encourage team support – often ending in packed stadiums for India vs Pakistan contests that often become highly emotional affairs resulting in packed stadiums!
Pakistan was victorious in both their opening matches of Champions Trophy cricket tournament. Pakistani bowlers were dominant throughout, restricting Bangladesh to just 145 before storming back and winning by six wickets. Pakistan then secured their maiden Champions Trophy triumph when taking out India by 80 runs in an entertaining contest where Hasan Ali led by example with 3-19 bowling figures to reduce them down to 180 all out for their innings total of just 180 all out batting total.
Pakistan’s batsmen again came through for them in the final, with Babar Azam and Saim Imam sharing an outstanding 115-run partnership to set Mohammad Rizwan up for an amazing innings not out, thus sealing Pakistan’s series win.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi offered congratulations and praise to the national team following their performance, commending their excellent teamwork as this victory would boost morale ahead of future challenges.
Pakistan will travel to Bangladesh in May for a five-match T20I series originally envisioned as three ODIs and three T20Is under Future Tours Programme; however, due to last-minute changes, this series has now been modified into five T20Is only. Matches will take place in Lahore and Faisalabad with Iqbal Stadium hosting both first T20Is.
Pakistan Cricket team is an unpredictable but powerful side, often struggling to score runs early on during an innings but capable of producing big totals at later stages. Their experienced roster includes captain Sarfraz Ahmed as well as prominent batsmen Younus Khan, Shahid Afridi, Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik.
T20Is
With just one win to their name so far in this tournament, Pakistan are keen to end it on a high note and give their frustrated supporters something positive to cheer about. But facing off against Bangladesh who are in excellent form could prove tough going.
The match between PCB and Sri Lanka will also allow both teams to assess one another’s strengths and weaknesses. Both squads should feature experienced campaigners and emerging talents alike; however, it remains uncertain whether PCB will retain veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for this series.
At Gaddafi Stadium in their first meeting, both teams engaged in an exciting contest. Pakistan struggled to post a substantial score until being saved by Babar and Shadab’s partnership of 72; these two batsmen then took charge in scoring quickly runs and hitting back-to-back sixes at crucial moments of the innings, helping their side reach par total of 212 for four and win by five wickets.
Pakistan will play its inaugural match under new coach Mike Hesson on Monday, and it should provide an insight into their performance under him. Their batting side have struggled recently and his appointment could help them rediscover form. Hesson has stressed the importance of playing fearless cricket so it will be exciting to witness their performance against India in this match.
Pakistan will need to play their best cricket if they want any chance of reaching the semifinals and beating Bangladesh, who is considered an overwhelming favorite in this last-four clash.
Starting March 16 in New Zealand, Pakistan’s tour will continue with three Twenty20 Internationals against West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan can take comfort from their impressive record against New Zealand despite their disappointing showing at the Champions Trophy, winning five out of seven T20I series against them and never conceding any T20I series matches against them.
Tests
Pakistan have struggled in Test cricket, and their loss against Bangladesh was another humiliating setback. Pakistan failed to even amass 300 runs before eventually being dismissed for 306. This marks Pakistan’s lowest total ever conceded in any Test match and came after numerous poor performances on both sides.
Pakistan’s primary problem in batting lies within their inability to put together adequate scores. Batsmen and bowlers alike seem incapable of producing consistent scores; this issue will need a serious solution; only major reforms in batting can provide relief.
As far as bowling goes, it has been too predictable and lacks bite and venom. More innovative bowling tactics should come from above; overall, Pakistan have appeared like an underperforming three-cylinder car which needs constant pressure from outside but never seems to gain momentum or momentum of their own.
Bangladesh are still learning their Test cricket trade, yet have proved more competitive than many expected. Their energetic performances against New Zealand and India provided fans with much-needed relief; now they will look to build upon this against Pakistan.
Pakistan national cricket team’s batting is in dire need of reform, with only a select few members showing significant effectiveness in Test cricket. Many high-profile players are underperforming and it is clear they must work on improving their form to reverse things.
Pakistan have one month to get themselves together before their next Test against England; otherwise they could risk facing back-to-back whitewashes at home. Kamran Ghulam, Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Hasnain may all make appearances against England; those that have yet to play may be included for such an important clash.
