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This is the penultimate Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with nothing at stake. A dead rubber between two underwhelming sides—both defeated by New Zealand and India—with no path to the semifinals. Tournament hosts Pakistan take on fellow Asian side Bangladesh, playing purely for pride.
Both teams have struggled with the bat, failing to post competitive totals that could challenge their opponents. While Bangladesh showed some fight with their spirited bowling, Pakistan's performances have been lackluster across all departments.
In an era where even 350-plus totals can feel unsafe in ODIs, both teams have fallen behind. While conditions may have played a role, their batting woes were evident. Bangladesh managed just 228 and 240 when batting first, while Pakistan posted 260 in a chase of 321 and 241 when setting a target. These subpar totals exposed their limitations and ultimately cost them a spot in the semifinals.
So, what does this match offer? Not much in terms of stakes, but it’s a chance for both teams to restore some pride, entertain their fans, and finally play with freedom—unshackled from the pressure and self-doubt that held them back in earlier games.
Squads:
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar
Pakistan Squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf
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Both teams have struggled with the bat, failing to post competitive totals that could challenge their opponents. While Bangladesh showed some fight with their spirited bowling, Pakistan's performances have been lackluster across all departments.
In an era where even 350-plus totals can feel unsafe in ODIs, both teams have fallen behind. While conditions may have played a role, their batting woes were evident. Bangladesh managed just 228 and 240 when batting first, while Pakistan posted 260 in a chase of 321 and 241 when setting a target. These subpar totals exposed their limitations and ultimately cost them a spot in the semifinals.
So, what does this match offer? Not much in terms of stakes, but it’s a chance for both teams to restore some pride, entertain their fans, and finally play with freedom—unshackled from the pressure and self-doubt that held them back in earlier games.
Squads:
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar
Pakistan Squad: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Faheem Ashraf
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1. No personal insults at other posters, players, officials, coaching staffs etc.
2. No making fun of player's, official's, coaching staff's names.
3. Do not add any references to media, their social media or post any pictures or screenshots from other sports websites.
4. Stick to commenting on this match. There is no need to bring other countries into the match discussion as there are plenty of other threads where those discussions can be added.
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