The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was abandoned without any play due to rain in Rawalpindi. Both teams have been eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two matches. Afghanistan will face Australia on Friday, aiming for semi-final qualification as the competition progresses.
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was abandoned without any play due to inclement weather. The decision was made by the umpires at 10:30 GMT, 90 minutes after the match was scheduled to start. This abandonment marks the second occurrence of a match being canceled in Rawalpindi following Australia’s previous match against South Africa.
Both teams have already been eliminated from the tournament, having suffered defeats in their opening matches. Defending champions Pakistan finished at the bottom of Group A with just one point, losing to New Zealand and India by margins of 60 runs and six wickets, respectively. Bangladesh fared slightly better, placing third after losing their matches against India and New Zealand by six and five wickets, respectively.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan will play against Australia in Lahore on Friday, with the match set to begin at 09:00 GMT. Both teams are vying for a place in the semi-finals. Australia currently holds the second position in Group B, securing a win over England and having a washed-out match with South Africa. In contrast, Afghanistan aims to continue their tournament journey after bouncing back from a prior defeat to South Africa with a narrow win against England.
The Pakistan-Bangladesh match in the Champions Trophy was unfortunately abandoned due to rain, highlighting the impact of weather on the tournament’s schedule. Both teams were already out of contention for advancement after their early losses. Moving forward, Afghanistan and Australia are set to compete, indicating a shift of focus to other Group matches as the semi-finals approach.
Original Source: www.bbc.com
