Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match washed out in Rawalpindi
What's the story
The Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been washed out due to bad weather.
This is the second consecutive game in Rawalpindi to be disrupted without a ball being delivered.
Notably, this was the last league game for both these teams in the competition, who had already been knocked out of the semi-final race.
Both teams hence finish their respective campaigns without a single win.
Tournament status
Disappointing campaigns for both teams
As mentioned, Pakistan and Bangladesh had already been knocked out of the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Both teams suffered defeats against India and New Zealand before the dead rubber between them got abandoned.
The Men in Green would be particularly disappointed as they were the co-hosts of the tournament.
Moreover, they started their campaign as defending champions.
Weather woes
Rawalpindi's weather disrupts 2nd consecutive Champions Trophy match
Meanwhile, the weather in Rawalpindi has been a tough nut to crack for the Champions Trophy.
Earlier this week, South Africa's Group B game against Australia was called off without a single ball being bowled due to similar weather.
This is the second time that the bad weather has played spoilsport at this venue in the ongoing tournament.
Semifinal qualifiers
New Zealand and India secure semifinal spots
Meanwhile, New Zealand booked their spot in the final four after defeating Pakistan by 60 runs and Bangladesh by five wickets.
Both the matches were played at Rawalpindi. India also made it to the semifinals after beating both Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dubai.
With the next ICC ODI event being in 2027, the World Cup, both Bangladesh and Pakistan are likely to undergo several changes.