The Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was cancelled due to rain in Rawalpindi, with no play possible. This abandonment followed the earlier match cancellation between Australia and South Africa. Both teams had been eliminated from the tournament after losing their opening games, with the next match featuring Afghanistan and Australia.
The cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to inclement weather in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The umpires called off the match at 10:30 GMT, 90 minutes after the scheduled start time. This match marks the second occurrence in Rawalpindi where weather conditions led to an abandonment, following the cancellation of the match between Australia and South Africa earlier in the week.
Both teams, Pakistan and Bangladesh, had already been eliminated from the tournament after losing their respective opening two matches. Pakistan, the reigning champions, suffered defeats against New Zealand and India, finishing last in Group A with only one point. Bangladesh also experienced losses, concluding their campaign with two defeats, including a six-wicket loss to India and a five-wicket loss against New Zealand.
Looking ahead, the next Champions Trophy match features Afghanistan opposing Australia on Friday in Lahore, scheduled to commence at 09:00 GMT. Both teams are vying for a spot in the semi-finals. Australia currently holds the second position in Group B after a five-wicket victory against England, coupled with a match that was washed out against South Africa. In contrast, Afghanistan aims to stay competitive following an eight-run victory over England.
In summary, the Pakistan-Bangladesh match was compromised by rain, underscoring the challenges posed by weather to the tournament schedule. With both teams having already been eliminated, focus now shifts to the upcoming matches, particularly the encounter between Afghanistan and Australia, which carries significant implications for the semi-final qualifications.
Original Source: www.bbc.com
