Champions Trophy: Rain Delays Toss in Pakistan-Bangladesh Encounter
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Synopsis
The toss for the Pakistan-Bangladesh match in the 2025 Champions Trophy was delayed due to rain in Rawalpindi. Both teams have already been eliminated from semi-final contention.
Key Takeaways
- Toss for Pakistan-Bangladesh match postponed due to rain
- Both teams are out of semi-final contention
- Weather concerns have affected match schedule
- Squads announced for both teams
- Assistant coach comments on unpredictable weather
Rawalpindi, Feb 27 (NationPress) The toss for the Group A match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the 2025 Champions Trophy has been postponed due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
With both teams, the hosts and the defending champions, unable to progress to the semi-finals, this match essentially serves as a dead rubber. Notably, the South Africa-Australia match in Group B was also called off due to rain earlier this week in Rawalpindi.
The weather has been wet in Rawalpindi for the past 24 hours, raising concerns about a potential washout for the Pakistan-Bangladesh encounter. An official inspection was planned for 2 PM, but the persistent rain prevented this from occurring, resulting in a delay for the toss.
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh entered this match aiming to conclude their 2025 Champions Trophy journey on a high note. Each team faced losses against New Zealand and India, respectively, with all aspects of their gameplay failing to perform optimally, although Bangladesh's bowling attack has shown better form compared to that of Pakistan.
If the rain continues in Rawalpindi, this could mark the end of Pakistan and Bangladesh's 2025 Champions Trophy participation on a disappointing note. “I can't predict Pindi weather. It is not looking great. We might get some game out of it, no one knows,” remarked Pakistan's assistant coach Azhar Mahmood to the media.
Squads-
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
