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Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Rain stopped but?

As per reports, rain at Rawalpindi has stopped. However, the pitch conditions are still very wet and patchy, and the covers stay on as well.

Seems like no play will be possible anytime soon, but the rain stopping is definitely a positive.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Inspection time announced

While toss has been delayed, the next time for inspection by the umpires has been announced. It is 2 PM local time (2:30 PM IST).

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: TOSS DELAYED

And there is the first bit of official confirmation. Toss has been delayed at Rawalpindi. No time of inspection has been announced yet, so we keep our fingers crossed for a game today.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Fear of washout

Let’s rewind to the Australia-South Africa game two days ago in Rawalpindi. Not a single ball, not even toss, was possible due to the heavy rain in the city and at the ground.

With heavy rain settling in once more, is Pakistan’s last game also going to suffer the same fate?

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Damp patches

As per reports, umpires have noted damp patches on the pitch and ground in Rawalpindi. A game looks unlikely to get underway anytime soon.

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 pride at stake here.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: PCB under scanner

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) came under criticism for the weak covering of the ground in rain conditions, with former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioning whether the ‘ICC money’ had been used properly.

With Pakistan’s last home game at stake here, they’re definitely under the scanner as efforts to get a game going continue.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: How well is the ground covered?

As per visuals, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is still covered in only the pitch area and surrounding parts. The entire stadium is visibly not covered, and puddles and patchy areas could form quite soon.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Heavy rain in Rawalpindi

Uh-oh. Just terrible news coming in from Rawalpindi, regarding the rain. As per journalist Ahmad Haseeb, it is raining ‘cats and dogs’, just 15 minutes before toss time.

We could be heading for another washout here.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Toss time soon

We are just 20 minutes away from toss. Here’s hoping the rain doesn’t come down in that while and we can have a game going.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Can Bangladesh batting improve?

A major reason behind Bangladesh’s early exit has been the inconsistency of their batting order. While it was the top order that failed vs India, it was the middle order that couldn’t contribute vs NZ.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Pressure on Babar, Rizwan

With their futures in the Pakistan team still undecided, there is big pressure on Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan to step up today. The two have received a lot of criticism during the Champions Trophy for eating up balls while batting.

Babar scored an 81-ball half-century against NZ, while Rizwan made 46 off 77 balls against India.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Weather forecast

Here is the detailed weather forecast, as per AccuWeather:

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Chance of rain

As per AccuWeather, there is a 91 percent chance of precipation at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during the day, with a 22 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Not good news.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Fear of rain

We are back at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which made headlines for all the wrong reasons as the Australia-South Africa game was washed out two days ago. Rain is reported to be a factor once again today.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Can Bangladesh win?

Bangladesh have arguably given both India and NZ a tougher fight than Pakistan managed. Despite posting low totals, Bangladesh have taken both games past the 46th over while defending.

Bangladesh themselves will be terribly disappointed. Having reached the semis of CT 2017, this tournament hasn’t gone to plan.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Why this is so important for Pak

Let’s recall the occasion: First major ICC event on home soil since 1996. That’s the significance that Champions Trophy 2025 holds for Pakistan.

But it has gone terribly. Outclassed by both New Zealand and India, and out of the semi-final race despite having a game to play. The defending champs they are, no less. It must matter so much to Pakistan to win today. Give something to their fans to cheer home about.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy LIVE: Battle for pride!

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have already been knocked out of the tournament, and will be playing for pride today. Can hosts Pakistan finally win one game on home soil?

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