PAK vs BAN: Rain delays start of Champions Trophy dead rubber
The Hindu
Inclement weather delays Champions Trophy game between Pakistan and Bangladesh, both playing for pride after elimination.
Inclement weather delayed the start of Champions Trophy game between host Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Thursday (February 27, 2025).
Both teams are already eliminated from the tournament and are playing for the pride after losing to semifinalists from Group A — India and New Zealand.
There was persistent light drizzle as the square remained under cover and there was forecast of more rain later in the day.
It is the second successive game in Rawalpindi which has been affected by bad weather. South Africa’s Group B game against Australia was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday.
New Zealand, which beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the tournament, sealed its playoff spot with five-wicket win over Bangladesh last Monday at Rawalpindi, which hosted three Champions Trophy matches.
India beat both Bangladesh and Pakistan at Dubai to qualify for the semifinal.
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