The Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was abandoned without any play due to rain in Rawalpindi. This marked the second such incident at the venue, affecting both teams who had already been eliminated from the tournament. Pakistan finished at the bottom of Group A, while Bangladesh ended in third place. Afghanistan will play Australia next in a critical match for semi-final progression.
In an unfortunate turn of events, the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy was completely abandoned due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The umpires decided to call off the match at 10:30 GMT, 90 minutes after the scheduled start. This match became the second fixture at this venue affected by the adverse weather, following the cancellation of the encounter between Australia and South Africa earlier in the week.
Both teams, having already faced elimination from the tournament, had disappointing runs in their previous matches. Pakistan, the reigning champions, suffered defeats against New Zealand by 60 runs and lost to India by six wickets, concluding their campaign at the bottom of Group A with just one point. Meanwhile, Bangladesh finished third in the group following their losses to India and New Zealand by six and five wickets, respectively.
The abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh match highlights the unpredictable nature of weather in sports, particularly in international tournaments. With both teams already out of contention for the titles, their focus now shifts to reflecting on their performances. Meanwhile, the tournament continues, with Afghanistan set to face Australia in an important match that could determine semi-final placements.
Original Source: www.bbc.com
