Usama Mir shines as Pakistan Shaheens beat Bangladesh in ICC Champions Trophy warm-up match

Mohammad Haris scored 76 runs, and Mubasir Khan added 63 to help Pakistan Shaheens secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the fourth warm-up match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at the ICC Academy on Monday.

Chasing a modest target of 203, Shaheens lost just three wickets in the process. Sahibzada Farhan contributed 23 runs, and Azan Awais made 31, forming a partnership of 29 runs before both were dismissed by Bangladesh's fast bowlers.

Haris and Mubasir then built a strong partnership, which led Pakistan Shaheens to a well-earned victory.

Earlier, Bangladesh’s batting struggled, as they were restricted to just 202 runs in 38.2 overs, thanks to the excellent spin bowling of Usama Mir. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 44 runs, followed by Soumya Sarkar (35) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (30).

Usama Mir was the standout bowler for Pakistan Shaheens, claiming four wickets for just 43 runs. Musa Khan also played a key role, taking two wickets.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin tomorrow, with Pakistan facing off against New Zealand in the opener on Wednesday, 19th February.