The Champions Trophy 2025 campaigns of both Pakistan and Bangladesh ended not with a bang, but with a whimper, as their scheduled match in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain in the early afternoon. The washout, the second consecutive one at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, meant both teams received one point each, a largely meaningless outcome given their earlier defeats.
Steady rain plagued the stadium throughout the afternoon, leaving no chance for any play. The match was officially called off at 3:27 PM local time, less than 90 minutes after the scheduled start. The ground staff never even had an opportunity to remove the covers, a frustrating scene for players and the few spectators who had braved the weather.
This washout concludes Rawalpindi's hosting duties for the tournament. Besides these two abandoned matches, the stadium also hosted New Zealand's five-wicket victory over Bangladesh on February 24th.
The only remaining match in Group A is now a showdown between India and New Zealand in Dubai on March 2nd. This match will determine the group winner, but both teams have already secured their spots in the semi-finals.
For the record, Bangladesh (-0.443) finished their tournament slightly ahead of Pakistan (-1.087) on net run rate, a small consolation in an otherwise disappointing campaign for both sides. This outcome provides the position on the points table.
With their Champions Trophy journeys over, both teams now look ahead to upcoming bilateral series. Pakistan is scheduled to tour New Zealand later this month for a white-ball series consisting of five T20Is and three ODIs. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will host Zimbabwe for three ODIs and three T20Is.
