Rawalpindi Weather Washes Out Final Group A Clash
In a disappointing turn of events for cricket fans, the Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi. Scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time on February 27, the match faced constant drizzle and wet outfield conditions, ultimately leading to the inevitable no-result.
Champions Trophy Ends Without Wins for Pak & Ban
With this washout, both Pakistan and Bangladesh exit the tournament without registering a win. Each side suffered defeats at the hands of India and New Zealand earlier in Group A. The abandoned match offered no chance for redemption as inclement weather ensured both teams shared one point each.
Thus, India and New Zealand qualify for the semifinals from Group A. Pakistan and Bangladesh, meanwhile, reflect on a campaign that promised much but delivered little.
Key Match Timeline – Rain Rules the Day
- 2:03 PM IST: Toss delayed due to rain and overcast skies.
- 3:30 PM IST: Official time for overs to begin being lost – steady drizzle continues.
- 4:05 PM IST: ICC confirms via tweet – match abandoned.
Stats That Defined Pakistan & Bangladesh’s Campaigns
- Pakistan’s scoring rate in overs 1-10 since 2013: 4.84 (2nd lowest among CT 2025 teams)
- Most dot balls bowled in CT 2025: Bangladesh (181 vs NZ), Pakistan (162 vs NZ)
- Head-to-head in ODIs: Pakistan 34 wins, Bangladesh 5 wins (from 39 encounters)
Probable Playing XIs (Had the Match Happened)
🇵🇰 Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh:
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.
What’s Next?
As the group stage concludes, the focus now shifts to the semifinals. With India and New Zealand from Group A and Australia and Afghanistan from Group B vying for the coveted title, fans can expect thrilling contests ahead.
For Pakistan and Bangladesh, it’s back to the drawing board as both sides face scrutiny and introspection following another failed ICC campaign.
Stay tuned for full semifinal previews, squad analysis, and expert predictions as Champions Trophy 2025 enters its decisive phase!
Categories: Cricket, Champions Trophy 2025, Match Reports
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