Bangladesh will meet Pakistan in the ninth group stage game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 currently going on on Thursday. The high-voltage match will be hosted at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
The tournament is over for both squads; they have lost their first two India-New Zealand games. Turning to this game, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be anxious to break their losing run and therefore finish the competition on a high note.
Let us examine the surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ahead of the important face-off and during the event.
The venue has staged 27 men’s one-day internationals (excluding 4 tied games) while just one match has been held in Rawalpindi (AUS vs SA was a washout fixture) in the Champions Trophy 2025. The teams setting the goal have won 12 of these games, while the chasing sides have carried the day 15 times.
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Stats and Records – Champions Trophy 2025*
| Criteria | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 0 |
| Matches Won Bowling 1st | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 236 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 240 |
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan Pitch Report:
Compared to the 214 average 2nd innings score, the average 1st innings score in all men’s ODIs in Rawalpindi stands at 242.
Normally the surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium doesn’t provide much seam motion to the quick bowlers. On the other hand, if the scene is overcast, the new ball bowlers could notice some air and off pitch movement.
The hitters would have to pause in the middle and get ready before changing tempo in that event. While the spinners could get some turn with the old ball in the middle overs, the pace and bounce of the track will probably be perfect for stroke play.
The pitch could increase in speed and become somewhat more favourable to hitting later in the evening. Furthermore, given that chasing teams have won 15 of 27 games at this location, the deciding team would probably field first.
