The 9th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 is underway between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with both teams already ruled out of the tournament. The outcome of this match won’t have an impact on the points table, as two teams from Group A – India and New Zealand – have already secured their spots in the semi-finals. Essentially, the winning team will claim the third spot in Group A, while the loser will finish last.
As for the match itself, the toss has been delayed due to rain, and the game is yet to start because of a wet outfield in Rawalpindi. Although the rain has stopped, there’s no word on when the match will begin. According to accuweather.com, the temperature in Rawalpindi is expected to be around 17–19 degrees Celsius during the match, with over 60 percent chance of rainfall by 3 pm. This isn’t the first time rain has disrupted a match at this ground – the game between Australia and South Africa on 25 February was cancelled due to rain.
Match Outlook
Given the circumstances, Pakistan’s difficulties have increased, and they’ll need to adapt quickly to the conditions if they want to win this match. The delay and potential rain interruptions will undoubtedly affect their strategy, and it’ll be interesting to see how they respond to these challenges. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to capitalize on any mistakes Pakistan might make and try to finish the tournament on a high note.
Weather Update
The weather forecast doesn’t look promising, with a high chance of rain throughout the day. This could lead to a reduced overs game or even a cancellation, which would be disappointing for both teams and the fans. As the situation develops, we’ll keep you updated on any changes to the match schedule or outcome.
