The ninth group-stage match of the current ICC Champions Trophy between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Both teams have already been eliminated from the competition after losing to India and New Zealand in their opening two games, despite the enthusiasm surrounding the match. Bangladesh and Pakistan will be keen to snap their losing streak and end the competition on a high note going into this match. Prior to this eagerly awaited encounter, let’s examine how the Rawalpindi pitch is supposed to perform.
Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi pitch generally offers minimal seam movement, but overcast conditions could help pacers with the new ball. Batters may need time to settle before playing their shots, while spinners could find some turn in the middle overs. The surface is expected to quicken up later, favoring batters in the evening. With chasing teams winning 15 of 27 matches here, the toss-winner may prefer to bowl first.
Rawalpindi Stadium Stats
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings score | 242 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 214 |
| Highest total recorded | 337/3 (48.2 Ovs) – PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 104/10 (33 Ovs) – ZIM vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 337/3 (48.2 Ovs) – PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 206/9 (50 Ovs) – ENG vs PAK |
