PAK vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 9 [Source: AP Photos]
In the ninth match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan (PAK) will take on Bangladesh (BAN). This match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 27th February at 2:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tops, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks For PAK vs BAN Dream11 Team Today
Pakistan
Khushdil Shah
- Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 107 Runs and 1 Wicket in 2 Matches
- The Pakistani all-rounder has been their most important player in the tournament so far. Coming lower down the order, Khushdil Shah has made valuable contributions with the bat and has also picked up a wicket with the ball. Given his all-round ability, Shah will be an important pick for the game.
Saud Shakeel
- Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 68 Runs in 2 Matches
- The Pakistani middle-order batter played a good knock under pressure in the last match against India. Saud Shakeel will be coming into this game on the back of a well earned half-century and can make a difference with the confidence he has.
Abrar Ahmed
- Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 2 Wickets in 2 Matches
- The Pakistan spinner has been in a decent form with the ball. Although Abrar Ahmed has not left the impact that was expected of him he has picked up wickets in both the games and has also been economical. He could be an utility pick for the fantasy contests of the game.
Bangladesh
Jaker Ali
- Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 113 Runs in 2 Matches
- The Bangladesh wicketkeeper has been in a decent form in the tournament. Jaker Ali has scored runs under pressure in the tournament and has been a steady point scorer in the fantasy contests.
Rishad Hossain
- Champions Trophy 2025 Form: 3 Wickets in 2 Matches
- The Bangladesh wrist spinner has been the best bowler for his team in Champions Trophy 2025. Rishad Hossain has picked up three wickets in the two matches and has also been pretty effective in the middle-overs. Hossain could be a rewarding choice for the fantasy contests.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Champions Trophy 2025: 77 Runs in 2 Matches
- The Bangladesh skipper did not get off the mark in the match against India. However, in the second match against New Zealand, Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 77 runs. He is back in form and can be an impactful player for the fantasy contests of the match.
PAK vs BAN Match 9 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Conditions |
---|---|
Weather | Cloudy weather with rain in the afternoon |
Pitch | Balanced |
Weather - Much to the dismay of the cricket fans, the weather looks very cloudy. 99% of cloud covering is predicted by AccuWeather and there is a chance of 21% thunderstorm.
Pitch Report - The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will be a balanced surface. The pacers will get a bit of help from the track. As for the batters, if they can spend some time in the middle, they might reap the benefits of the track.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi - Record Of Chasing Team
In the only completed match at this venue in the Champions Trophy 2025, the chasing team has won. The team winning the toss might look to field first and make the most of the weather conditions with their pacers.
PAK vs BAN Match 9 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
---|---|---|
Head to Head Contests | Khushdil Shah | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
Small League Contests | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Saud Shakeel |
Grand League Contests | Shaheen Afridi | Babar Azam |
PAK vs BAN Match 9 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
PAK vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @ Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Jaker Ali
Batters: Babar Azam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saud Shakeel, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Vice-captain: Saud Shakeel
PAK vs BAN Match 9 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
PAK vs BAN, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @ Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Jaker Ali
Batters: Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Khushdil Shah, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
Captain: Shaheen Afridi
Vice-captain: Babar Azam
PAK vs BAN Match 9 Expert Advice
The weather would be cloudy for most of the game and hence, the pacers could be good picks in the fantasy contests of the match. Keeping pace heavy fantasy XIs might be handy for this game.