Pakistan vs Bangladesh | ICC Champions Trophy | Rawalpindi
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The umpires officially called off the game at 10:30 GMT, 90 minutes after the scheduled start time, making it the second match in Rawalpindi affected by rain during this tournament.
Pakistan Eliminated as Defending Champions
Pakistan cricket team, the reigning Champions Trophy winners, faced an early exit after losing to India and New Zealand in their previous encounters. Their campaign ended at the bottom of Group A, with just one point from three matches, marking another disappointing ICC tournament for the host nation.
Pakistan’s performance in this edition has raised questions about their T20 World Cup 2024 preparation, squad selection, and batting lineup consistency, which were hot topics for cricket analysts. The Babar Azam-led squad had earlier suffered a 60-run defeat to New Zealand and a six-wicket loss against arch-rivals India, highlighting their struggles in big ICC events.
Bangladesh Finish Third in Group A
Bangladesh, despite being a strong team in limited-overs cricket, also failed to qualify for the Champions Trophy semi-finals. Their tournament ended in disappointment following a six-wicket loss to India and a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand. With one point from three matches, Bangladesh finished third in Group A, ahead of Pakistan only on Net Run Rate (NRR).
Second Match in Rawalpindi Affected by Rain
This is the second ICC Champions Trophy match in Rawalpindi to be abandoned due to rain, after Australia vs South Africa on Tuesday. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium weather has been a concern throughout the tournament, with frequent rain disruptions impacting the tournament schedule.
Upcoming Champions Trophy Matches: Australia vs Afghanistan
The next Champions Trophy match is a crucial Group B clash between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, scheduled for Friday at 09:00 GMT.
- Australia, currently second in Group B, secured a five-wicket victory against England before their match against South Africa was washed out.
- Afghanistan, on the other hand, bounced back from a 107-run defeat against South Africa with a thrilling eight-run victory over England, keeping their semi-final hopes alive.
Cricket fans will be eager to see if Australia can confirm their semi-final spot, or if Afghanistan can pull off another upset in this high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy match.
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