RAWALPINDI: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been called off due to persistent rain here on Thursday.
The ground staff at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was forced to cover the pitch and protect the outfield due to heavy rain.
As the drizzle turned into a steady downpour, the ground crew swiftly placed covers over the pitch to ensure minimal damage, while the outfield was also covered to prevent excessive dampness.
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The showers continued throughout the afternoon, which prevented the toss from taking place. The conditions were unsuitable for play as the umpires called off the game without a ball bowled.
Consequently, Pakistan and Bangladesh were awarded one point each, with both teams ending their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign without a victory.
Both teams had previously crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the group stage after consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India.
For the record, Bangladesh (-0.443) finished the tournament above Pakistan (-1.087) on net run rate.
Bangladesh Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Saud Shakeel, Naseem Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf.
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