The 9th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between host Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This match is now just a formality, as both teams have already been eliminated from the semi-final race in Group A. However, both Pakistan and Bangladesh will aim to end their Champions Trophy campaign on a winning note.
The previous match in Rawalpindi during the Champions Trophy was washed out due to rain, making it difficult for both teams to predict the pitch conditions. However, Rawalpindi is generally known for high-scoring games, so if the match goes ahead, a run-fest could be on the cards. Let’s take a look at how the pitch might behave for this game.
Rawalpindi Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi is considered batting-friendly. A total of 27 ODIs have been played here, with 15 matches won by teams batting second and 11 matches won by teams batting first. This makes the toss crucial, as the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. In the second innings, dew makes bowling more challenging.
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Looking at past records, the average first innings score at this venue is 242 runs, while the average second innings score is 214 runs. The highest total recorded here is 337 runs, which has also been successfully chased. Given these stats, batters are expected to dominate, and the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match could turn into a high-scoring contest.