Thu Feb 27 18:51:49 UTC 2025: ## Rain-Soaked Disaster: Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Campaign Ends in Disarray

**Rawalpindi, Pakistan –** The Champions Trophy 2025 concluded in ignominious fashion for hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh, with their final match abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain. The washout cemented Pakistan’s position at the bottom of the table, a devastating end to their title defense.

Already eliminated from the quarter-final race after losing their opening two matches, Pakistan finished with a single point and a catastrophic net run rate of -1.087 – the worst among all eight participating teams, surpassing even Australia’s previous record of -0.680 set in 2013. Their performance has drawn widespread criticism, particularly their six-wicket defeat against India.

Legendary cricketer Wasim Akram summed up the mood, stating there was no “pride” to play for, given both teams’ early elimination. “You play for pride when you have qualification going through your mind,” he commented. “Both Pakistan and Bangladesh will go home after this match. Just play and go home.”

Bangladesh also exited the tournament winless, leaving both teams with much to reflect on. This is the second match in Rawalpindi to be completely washed out, following a similar fate for South Africa and Australia earlier in the week. The one point awarded to each team offers little consolation for a disappointing tournament for both nations.

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