Pakistan’s Champions Trophy conflict with Bangladesh was deserted with no ball being bowled after persistent rain in Rawalpindi.
The toss for Thursday’s Group A fixture was initially delayed by the climate, with gray skies suggesting play was unlikely to begin any time quickly and the decision was ultimately made at round 10.30am GMT, 90 minutes after the scheduled begin.
Each side misplaced every of their earlier two matches in opposition to India and New Zealand and would have missed out on the semi-finals, whatever the consequence.
It’s the second match to be washed out in Rawalpindi after Australia vs South Africa was deserted on Tuesday.
Hosts Pakistan’s defence of the Champions Trophy ends with them ending backside of Group A, with some extent from three matches after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand and six-wicket loss to India earlier than Thursday’s deserted recreation.
Bangladesh, who fell to a six-wicket defeat in opposition to India earlier than shedding to New Zealand by 5 wickets, end in third as a consequence of a superior web run-rate.
New Zealand and India vying for high spot
India and New Zealand have already certified from Group A courtesy of back-to-back victories, with these outcomes eliminating host nation Pakistan in addition to Bangladesh.
With Pakistan confirmed as recipients of the picket spoon, the one factor left to be determined in Group A is who tops the desk when unbeaten India and New Zealand (9am) lock horns in Dubai on Sunday, reside on Sky Sports activities Cricket.
Two from three in Group B
Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa look to seal their progress to the semi-finals within the last Group B matches.
Australia conclude their Group B marketing campaign versus Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday (9am), earlier than South Africa vs England takes place in Karachi on Saturday (9am).
South Africa at present high Group B on three factors with Australia one place behind on web run charge and Afghanistan some extent additional again after eliminating England with Wednesday’s eight-run victory in Lahore.
Watch South Africa vs England on Saturday reside on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 8.30am; first ball 9am
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – outcomes and fixtures 🏏
Group A
Group B
Semi-finals
- March 4: Semi-final – A1 v B2 (Dubai)
- March 5: Semi-final 2 – A2 v B1 (Lahore)
Last
- March 9: Last (Lahore or Dubai)
Watch each match from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as much as and together with the ultimate on March 9, reside on Sky Sports activities, or stream with NOW.
