The ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was canceled without any play due to rain in Rawalpindi, marking the second match affected by weather. Both teams had already been eliminated from the tournament after losing their first two games. Looking forward, Afghanistan will play Australia in a crucial match aimed at securing a semi-final berth.
In a disappointing turn of events, the ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was abandoned in Rawalpindi due to inclement weather, with no play possible. The umpires officiated this decision at 10:30 GMT, following a delay of 90 minutes beyond the scheduled start time. This marks the second match in Rawalpindi to be affected by rain, as the earlier encounter between Australia and South Africa was also canceled.
Both teams had already been eliminated from the tournament after suffering defeats in their initial two matches. Pakistan, the current champions, ended their campaign at the bottom of Group A with just one point, following a 60-run defeat to New Zealand and a six-wicket loss to India. Conversely, Bangladesh claimed the third position in the group after losing to India by six wickets and New Zealand by five.
Looking ahead, the focus now shifts to the upcoming Champions Trophy match on Friday, where Afghanistan will face Australia in Lahore, scheduled to commence at 09:00 GMT. Each team vies for a spot in the semi-finals; currently, Australia holds the second position in Group B after a five-wicket victory over England and a washed-out match against South Africa, while Afghanistan rebounded from an earlier loss against South Africa to secure an eight-run victory over England.
In summary, the Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was regrettably abandoned due to rain, marking the second such occurrence in Rawalpindi. Both teams had endured earlier defeats and were eliminated from the tournament. Moving forward, Afghanistan and Australia will compete for a chance to enter the semi-finals in their forthcoming match.
Original Source: www.bbc.com
