The much-anticipated Group A clash between the Pakistan National Cricket Team and the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 concluded without a ball being bowled, as persistent rain in Rawalpindi led to the match being abandoned. This result saw both teams sharing a point each, marking a disappointing end to their campaigns in the tournament.

Match Overview

• Date: February 27, 2025

• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan

• Result: Match abandoned due to rain; no toss conducted

• Points Awarded: Pakistan – 1, Bangladesh – 1

The continuous downpour prevented any play, with the match officially called off at 3:27 PM local time, just under an hour and a half after the scheduled start time.

Tournament Implications

Both teams had already been eliminated from semi-final contention prior to this match. However, the washout had implications for their final standings in Group A:

• Bangladesh: Finished third in Group A with 1 point and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.443.

• Pakistan: Finished fourth in Group A with 1 point and a NRR of -1.087.

This outcome meant that Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts, concluded the tournament at the bottom of their group—a stark contrast to their triumphant campaign in the previous edition.

Captains’ Reactions

Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan Captain):
“We wanted to do well and perform well in front of our nation. The expectations are very high. We didn’t perform well, and it is disappointing for us. Hopefully, we can learn from these mistakes and do better in the future.”

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain):
“I am very disappointed. We really wanted to play this match, but can’t do anything about the weather. We hope we can learn from our mistakes and make a proper plan moving forward.”

Looking Ahead 

With their Champions Trophy campaigns concluded, both teams will turn their attention to upcoming series:

• Pakistan: Set to tour New Zealand for a white-ball series comprising five T20Is and three ODIs later this month.

• Bangladesh: Scheduled to host Zimbabwe for three ODIs and three T20Is in the coming weeks.

Despite the anticlimactic end to their tournament, both teams will be eager to regroup and focus on future challenges, aiming to rectify their shortcomings and deliver stronger performances in upcoming fixtures.