Thu Feb 27 12:04:13 UTC 2025: ## Rain Spoils Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Defense, Ending in Disastrous Fashion
**Rawalpindi, Pakistan** – Rain washed out the Pakistan versus Bangladesh Champions Trophy match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday, resulting in a point each for both teams. However, the washout couldn’t mask Pakistan’s disastrous tournament performance. The defending champions and tournament hosts finished bottom of Group A with a single point and a net run rate of -1.087, marking the worst-ever finish by a defending champion in Champions Trophy history. This surpasses Australia’s previous record of one point and -0.680 NRR set in the 2013 edition. Captain Mohammad Rizwan and his team will face significant scrutiny following their humiliating exit from the competition.
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