Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs BAN Player Battles, Match 9

<h3>Match Overview</h3>
<p>February 27 will feature host team Pakistan face off against Bangladesh as both teams will be playing for pride in their last Group A game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Though the two teams are already knocked out of the tournament, a consolation win may pose an opportunity for them to end the tournament on a high.</p>
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<h3>A tournament full of disappointment for both teams</h3>
<p>The two South Asian nations have had a disappointing tournament, and they are now the first two teams to crash out of the tournament. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are yet to win a game in Champions Trophy 2025, and they will be hoping that all their players find some form in the upcoming fixture.</p>
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<h3>Another Asian battle to look forward to</h3>
<p>Though Pakistan boast home advantage, the Bangladesh team cannot be taken lightly at all since they have a history of beating big teams in the past. The Pakistan side has not looked in great form and will want to play their best game against the Tigers and at least end their horrific title defence on a high in the ICC event.</p>
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<h2>Here's top 3 player battles to watch out for in PAK vs BAN Match 8 Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
<h3>3. Mahmudullah vs Haris Rauf</h3>
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<p>Mahmudullah has not been in the best of form, but is still one of the most reliable middle-order batters for Bangladesh and has been a match winner for them in the past. However, he has also faced a lot of problems against the raw pace of <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/haris-rauf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haris Rauf</a></strong> in the past, and the 31-year-old pacer will also be up for the challenge.</p>
<p>Though Rauf is yet to dismiss Mahmudullah in ODI cricket, he has still kept him quiet in the format as the Bangladesh veteran has scored only eight runs at a strike rate of 42.1 against him. Not only that but Rauf has dismissed him three times in T20I’s which will give him a lot of confidence while bowling to him.</p>
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<h3>2. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Shaheen Afridi</h3>
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<figcaption data-lt-tmp-id="lt-95972" data-gramm="false">Mushfiqur Rahim vs Shaheen Afridi. (Photo Source - Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>Another experienced Bangladesh cricketer is star wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim. Rahim has been struggling in ODIs of late, and this time he will be tested once again while he will be facing one of the best pace attacks in international cricket at Rawalpindi and one of the pacers that he will find tough to overcome is left-arm seamer,&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shaheen-afridi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaheen Shah Afridi</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Speaking of Rahim’s stats against Afridi, he only has an average of 26 and has been dismissed once by the 24-year-old fast bowler. This will be a battle that could make a difference in the match, where the two are known to be involved in crucial moments of the game.</p>
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<h3>1. Babar Azam vs Mustafizur Rahman</h3>
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<figcaption data-lt-tmp-id="lt-225048" data-gramm="false">Babar Azam vs Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo Source - Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>There wouldn’t be a discussion of a game featuring Pakistan without the mention of one of their current best batters in <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/babar-azam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Babar Azam</a></strong> who might be criticised for his performances but is still one of the top-ranked batters in the world. The bowler who will give him a great challenge is Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman, who is currently one of the best pacers in the squad.</p>
<p>Speaking of the head-to-head stats, Mustafizur has dismissed Babar once in ODI cricket and the 30-year-old batter has a decent record against him, averaging 37 and maintaining a strike rate of 112.1. This will be a chance for Rahman to finally get the better of the number two ODI batter in the world.</p>
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<h3>Match Overview</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">February 27 will feature host team Pakistan face off against Bangladesh as both teams will be playing for pride in their last Group A game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Though the two teams are already knocked out of the tournament, a consolation win may pose an opportunity for them to end the tournament on a high.</p>
<hr>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">A tournament full of disappointment for both teams</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The two South Asian nations have had a disappointing tournament, and they are now the first two teams to crash out of the tournament. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are yet to win a game in Champions Trophy 2025, and they will be hoping that all their players find some form in the upcoming fixture.</p>
<hr>
<h3>Another Asian battle to look forward to</h3>
<p>Though Pakistan boast home advantage, the Bangladesh team cannot be taken lightly at all since they have a history of beating big teams in the past. The Pakistan side has not looked in great form and will want to play their best game against the Tigers and at least end their horrific title defence on a high in the ICC event.</p>
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<h2>Here's top 3 player battles to watch out for in PAK vs BAN Match 8 Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
<h3>3. Mahmudullah vs Haris Rauf</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740565556449_Mahmudullah-Riyad-and-Haris-Rauf.jpeg" alt="Mahmudullah Riyad and Haris Rauf." loading="lazy"><canvas class="lt-highlighter__canvas" width="43" height="20" style="display: none; top: 1px !important; left: 180px !important;"></canvas>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Mahmudullah has not been in the best of form, but is still one of the most reliable middle-order batters for Bangladesh and has been a match winner for them in the past. However, he has also faced a lot of problems against the raw pace of <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/haris-rauf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haris Rauf</a></strong> in the past, and the 31-year-old pacer will also be up for the challenge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Though Rauf is yet to dismiss Mahmudullah in ODI cricket, he has still kept him quiet in the format as the Bangladesh veteran has scored only eight runs at a strike rate of 42.1 against him. Not only that but Rauf has dismissed him three times in T20I’s which will give him a lot of confidence while bowling to him.</p>
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<h3>2. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Shaheen Afridi</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740565723628_Mushfiqur-Rahim-vs-Shaheen-Afridi.jpeg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim vs Shaheen Afridi." loading="lazy"><lt-highlighter contenteditable="false" data-lt-linked="1" style="display: none;"><lt-div spellcheck="false" class="lt-highlighter__wrapper" style="width: 640px !important; height: 22.3843px !important; transform: none !important; transform-origin: 320px 11.1921px !important; zoom: 1 !important; margin-top: 410.081px !important;"><lt-div class="lt-highlighter__scroll-element" style="top: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; width: 640px !important; height: 22px !important;"></lt-div></lt-div></lt-highlighter>
<figcaption data-lt-tmp-id="lt-95972" spellcheck="false" data-gramm="false">Mushfiqur Rahim vs Shaheen Afridi. (Photo Source - Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Another experienced Bangladesh cricketer is star wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim. Rahim has been struggling in ODIs of late, and this time he will be tested once again while he will be facing one of the best pace attacks in international cricket at Rawalpindi and one of the pacers that he will find tough to overcome is left-arm seamer,&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shaheen-afridi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaheen Shah Afridi</a></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking of Rahim’s stats against Afridi, he only has an average of 26 and has been dismissed once by the 24-year-old fast bowler. This will be a battle that could make a difference in the match, where the two are known to be involved in crucial moments of the game.</p>
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<h3>1. Babar Azam vs Mustafizur Rahman</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740565990609_Babar-Azam-vs-Mustafizur-Rahman.jpeg" alt="Babar Azam vs Mustafizur Rahman." loading="lazy"><lt-highlighter contenteditable="false" data-lt-linked="1" style="display: none;"><lt-div spellcheck="false" class="lt-highlighter__wrapper" style="width: 640px !important; height: 22.3843px !important; transform: none !important; transform-origin: 320px 11.1921px !important; zoom: 1 !important; margin-top: 410.081px !important;"><lt-div class="lt-highlighter__scroll-element" style="top: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; width: 640px !important; height: 22px !important;"></lt-div></lt-div></lt-highlighter>
<figcaption data-lt-tmp-id="lt-225048" spellcheck="false" data-gramm="false">Babar Azam vs Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo Source - Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">There wouldn’t be a discussion of a game featuring Pakistan without the mention of one of their current best batters in <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/babar-azam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Babar Azam</a></strong> who might be criticised for his performances but is still one of the top-ranked batters in the world. The bowler who will give him a great challenge is Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman, who is currently one of the best pacers in the squad.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Speaking of the head-to-head stats, Mustafizur has dismissed Babar once in ODI cricket and the 30-year-old batter has a decent record against him, averaging 37 and maintaining a strike rate of 112.1. This will be a chance for Rahman to finally get the better of the number two ODI batter in the world.</p>
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Match OverviewFebruary 27 will feature host team Pakistan face off against Bangladesh as both teams will be playing for pride in their last Group A game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Though the t

Pakistan and Bangladesh to play for pride in their last group game of the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 27.

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