Pakistan fans will be cheering for Bangladesh when they take on New Zealand in a crucial game of the ICC Champions Trophy at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan's qualification hopes rest on the outcome of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand game and if Bangladesh lose,

Bangladesh, on the other hand, are fighting to stay in contention after a six-wicket loss to India in their opening game. Currently third in the group with a net run rate of -0.408, they need a victory to keep their semifinal hopes alive. A defeat would knock them out of the tournament, making this clash a do-or-die encounter for the Tigers.

Three of these five matches have been won by the side batting first, while one match ended in a tie at Rawalpindi Stadium