The Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was abandoned without any play due to rain in Rawalpindi. This is the second match affected by weather there. Both teams have been eliminated from the tournament. Afghanistan and Australia will play a critical match on Friday to secure semi-final spots.
In the ICC Champions Trophy match held in Rawalpindi, the encounter between Pakistan and Bangladesh was completely abandoned due to rain. No ball was bowled, and the umpires officially called off the match at 10:30 GMT, 90 minutes after the scheduled start. This marks the second consecutive match in Rawalpindi affected by inclement weather, following the abandonment of the Australia vs. South Africa match earlier in the week.
Both teams, Pakistan and Bangladesh, had already been eliminated from the tournament after enduring defeats in their opening two matches. Pakistan, the reigning champions, suffered a loss against New Zealand by 60 runs and subsequently lost to India by six wickets, concluding their participation at the bottom of Group A with only one point. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is positioned third after losing to India by six wickets and New Zealand by five wickets.
On a different note, Afghanistan is scheduled to face Australia in Lahore on Friday, with the match commencing at 09:00 GMT. Both teams are eager to secure a place in the semi-finals. Australia currently stands second in Group B, having recorded a five-wicket victory against England along with a previous match that was washed out against South Africa. Afghanistan rebounded from a 107-run defeat against South Africa to clinch an eight-run victory over England, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament.
The ICC Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was regrettably abandoned due to rain, resulting in no play. Both teams had already faced elimination from the tournament. Meanwhile, Afghanistan and Australia are set to compete in a crucial match that could determine their progression to the semi-finals.
Original Source: www.bbc.com
