The ninth match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy 2025 was called off due to rain. Persistent rainfall at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium prevented any play, forcing the umpires to abandon the match. This result eliminated both teams from the tournament.
Pakistan's Disgraceful Record
This outcome resulted in an unwanted record for the Pakistan cricket team. They became the first host team in Champions Trophy history to be eliminated without winning a single match. Prior to the tournament, Pakistan was considered a b contender for the title, but ultimately failed to live up to expectations.
Poor Performance by Both Teams
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh had failed to win any matches in the Champions Trophy 2025 up to this point. Both teams had lost their first two games, and this match was to determine which team would depart with a victory. However, rain robbed them of this final opportunity.
Key Match Updates
* Dark Clouds Over the Ground: The persistent rain completely covered the field, eliminating any possibility of play.
* Potential for Over Reduction: Initially, the umpires considered reducing the number of overs, but this became impossible due to the unrelenting rain.
* Soggy Outfield a Hindrance: Even after the rain stopped, the wet outfield caused delays to the toss, but ultimately, the match was abandoned.
Pakistan's Dominance in Head-to-Head Record
In the One Day International (ODI) format, Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other 39 times, with Pakistan winning 34 matches and Bangladesh only 5. This was the first encounter between the two teams in a Champions Trophy, but the rain prevented any conclusive result in this historic match.
Pakistan and Bangladesh Teams:
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Zakir Ali Anick, Mehdi Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Pakistan: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
The abandonment of this match due to rain was disappointing for both Pakistan and Bangladesh. While Bangladesh aimed to end their tournament on a winning note, Pakistan hoped to salvage their reputation. Ultimately, however, the weather left cricket fans disheartened.
