New Delhi: Hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, Pakistan ended their dismal Champions Trophy 2025 campaign without registering a single victory after the league match between the hosts and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain.
It was the same case for Bangladesh who also concluded their journey without a win and will return home with plenty to ponder as both teams shared a point each after the washout.
For Pakistan, it was an event to forget as most of the pre-tournament build-up focused on their preparation and security. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did a commendable job under pressure to renovate the stadiums in time for the tournament, the fact that the home side featured in just a single match on their home soil is a matter of embarrassment for the country.
The defending champions attracted criticism for their disastrous outing in the tournament, which included a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in the opener and a six-wicket defeat at the hands of traditional rivals India in Dubai.
Rain plays spoilsport as #PAKvBAN is called-off in Rawalpindi ⛈️
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— ICC (@ICC) February 27, 2025
Rain has played spoilsport in Rawalpindi for the second match in a row after the washout between South Africa and Australia earlier this week.
Pakistan’s dismal campaign at the Champions Trophy 2025 ended after losses against New Zealand against traditional rivals India in Dubai. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
