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14:17 Local Time, 09:17 GMT, 14:47 IST: The covers are still firmly in place. The umpires are out there inspecting conditions but it doesn't look great. They're all holding umbrellas so that gives us a fair idea of how things are out there.

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. That was a discourse of great variety and interest. Now, we turn our attention back to this game and Rawalpindi where unfortunately, conditions haven't seemingly improved.

Govind Singh Shekhawat: I think Pakistan is not that a bad team. They are getting flack for getting defeated by New Zealand and India team, who are playing exceptional cricket. They need to think away from Babar and Rizwan for some time, entire responsibility should not be given to two individuals.

Ali Sath: Pakistan need a better spinner to partner Abrar Ahmed as it would open up more options for the side, Shadab Khan would be a perfect option as he can bat and bowl and been getting in good form in first class cricket

Mayank Thakker: Pakistan’s fielding in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been disappointing, with costly drops and misfields putting them on the back foot. To turn things around, they need to prioritize intensive fielding drills, improve fitness levels for better agility, and bring in specialized coaches.

Elavarasan Muthukrishnan: They should play according to the situation, but not old age cricket template. Yesterday we can see Zadran played some shots even after losing 3 wkts as well. Have to play Babar at No.3 , Saud Shakeel/Usman Khan can open. Hasnain in, Rauf out.

Dnyanesh: Backing Rizwan and Babar again?.I dont think so, Pakistan have lot more Domestic players like Sahibzada Farhan, Hasebullah Khan. Also Shadabs exclusion is still a mystery

Omkaar: Both team should opt for fearless approach today as there is nothing to lose. They might find their mojo back in this dear rubber, especially Pakistan.

B Rakesh: To win the game Pakistan must play some positive cricket and Bangladesh senior players must produce some valuable innings together.

Tushar: I believe Bangladesh tends to perform as underdogs on pitches that are slow and low. However, if today’s match is played on a flat track, it should be an easy win for Pakistan.

Vedant Deshpande: Both teams have talented players but need structural improvements, tactical innovation, and mental resilience to return to consistent winning ways

Hamdan: Pak is lacking clarity of roles in batting order, they need to be agressive in the field too and moreover, they should play with positive mindset and try and reduce the percentage of dot balls in the powerplay.

Aayush: Pakistan cricket team should look forward to building up a side for 2027 CWC. They need to back Babar and Rizwan at 3/4 and opt for genuine openers. Usman Khan should be given a chance as he has got potential to play Fakhar kind of role. Maybe change the fast bowling as well with Hasnain into side.

Sagar Upadhyay: They need to stick to their basics and give their best today and thinking to finish this tournament with a good win.

Pakistan and Bangladesh both need change - whether that's in personnel, tactics or execution it can be argued. We'd like to hear your thoughts on the matter. What do you think either Pakistan or Bangladesh must do to get back to winning ways? Send us your thoughts using the 'Have Your Say' feature on our desktop website and we'll publish the best comments.

13:32 Local Time, 08:32 GMT, 14:02 IST: The toss has been delayed. There's been intermittent rain around in Rawalpindi and from what we gather, it has stopped for now.

Part of a tough group, Bangladesh would’ve been expected to turn up and cause at least an upset to stir things up. While they still have that opportunity today against a downcast Pakistan side, they themselves have had little to be upbeat about. Their experienced duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah, who ideally should’ve been like treasury bonds that the team could’ve banked on, have instead been like a volatile cryptocurrency. That necessitated the youngsters to step up and to their credit, the likes of Shanto, Hridoy and Jaker Ali have given it their best shot. They bowled fairly well against New Zealand but like in nearly every ICC tournament that Bangladesh have been a part of, the gulf in quality and performance has been evident.

When the Champions Trophy came home, Pakistan were supposed to be like a well-engineered V8 - roaring through familiar asphalt smothering everything along the way. Instead, they’ve been a thrummy 3-cylinder that’s sputtered and groaned as it’s carried a weight of expectations that’s far greater than its designed capacity. “Intent” is a word that gets thrown around a lot when Pakistan bat and the way they’ve performed in this tournament so far has ensured that that won't change anytime soon. They were outplayed by New Zealand in their opening fixture and more still by India in their next. If their batting has lacked intent, their bowling has lacked order and venom. While Rizwan has been candid about his team’s shortcomings, there’s been little to suggest a revolution is coming and Pakistan cricket might just need one.