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Pakistan-Bangladesh match washed out as hosts make meek exit

Both South Asian nations end their disappointing campaigns with a point each

By AFP
February 27, 2025
Groundstaff put on the rain covers on the pitch before the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, on February 27, 2025. — AFP
Groundstaff put on the rain covers on the pitch before the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, on February 27, 2025. — AFP

Pakistan's last Champions Trophy group match with Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi because of rain, ensuring the host country´s title defence ended with a wet whimper.

Pakistan, who won the 50-over tournament in 2017, lost to New Zealand and India and finished bottom of Group A.

Their last match had only pride at stake for both teams, with Bangladesh similarly out of the running for the semi-finals.

Pakistan's failure to advance beyond the group phase or even win a game was a huge letdown for a country hosting its first major tournament in three decades.

Pakistan finished fourth and last with one point in three matches, a position below Bangladesh, who also have one point in as many games but a better net run-rate.

Overnight rain in Rawalpindi continued on and off and despite several inspections by the umpires, no play was possible.

India and New Zealand progressed to the semi-finals from Group A.

In Group B, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan compete for the other two semi-final spots. England are out of contention.