RAWALPINDI: Rain may disrupt the final group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday (today) at Pindi Cricket Stadium.
The weather forecast predicts a high of 67°F, with a RealFeel of 64°F. Clouds will dominate, and rain is expected in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1. Winds from the east will blow at 9 mph, with gusts up to 27 mph.
The weather forecast predicts rainfall probability stands at 88%, with an estimated 0.39 inches of rain over four hours. Thunderstorms have a 21% chance, while cloud cover will reach 99%.
Pakistan has already exited the tournament after losing to New Zealand and India. The Green Shirts, winners of the 2017 title under Sarfaraz Ahmed, struggled in their title defense.
They lost their opening match against New Zealand, who had previously beaten them twice in a tri-nation ODI series with South Africa. On Sunday, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, securing a semifinal spot alongside India. Both teams earned four points.
New Zealand set a strong total of 320/5, thanks to centuries from Will Young and Tom Latham. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled, with Naseem Shah taking 2/63. Haris Rauf proved costly, conceding 83 runs.
Chasing 321, Pakistan managed only 260 in 47.2 overs. Khushdil Shah top-scored with 69 off 49 balls, while Babar Azam made 64 off 90.
Pakistan then faced India in a must-win match in Dubai. Their batting collapsed, posting 241 before being bowled out. Saud Shakeel led with 62 off 76 balls.
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India chased the target with ease, winning by six wickets in 42.3 overs. Virat Kohli’s century and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/40 sealed the win.
New Zealand’s victory over Bangladesh officially ended Pakistan’s campaign.
