Pakistan’s last group match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain, resulting in their failure to win any games in the Champions Trophy. They finished at the bottom of Group A with one point, trailing behind Bangladesh, who also had one point but a better net run-rate. India and New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals, while Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment as hosts.
The final group match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy was canceled due to rain in Rawalpindi, resulting in the host nation’s disappointing exit from the tournament. Pakistan, the reigning champions from 2017, suffered defeats against both New Zealand and India, ending at the bottom of Group A without winning a match.
With pride as the only motivator for both teams, the match held no implications for the semi-finals, as Pakistan and Bangladesh had already been eliminated from contention. Ultimately, Pakistan finished last in the group with a solitary point, below Bangladesh who also earned one point but had a superior net run-rate.
The weather in Rawalpindi remained unfavorable with intermittent rain, preventing any play despite multiple inspections by officials. Consequently, India and New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals from Group A, while the competition in Group B continued with South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan vying for the remaining spots. England, on the other hand, were eliminated from the tournament altogether.
The abandonment of the match marks a disappointing end for Pakistan, who struggled throughout the Champions Trophy. Their inability to secure a victory reflects poorly on the team’s performance, especially as hosts of a major tournament for the first time in decades. The subsequent progress of India and New Zealand highlights the disparity in performance between these teams and the host nation.
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