Pakistan’s home Champions Trophy campaign ended winless after rain canceled their match against Bangladesh. Their disappointing performance included a notable loss to India. Bangladesh also concluded their tournament without a victory. Australia and South Africa’s match was also washed out, while India and New Zealand advanced to the semifinals.
Pakistan concluded their home campaign in the Champions Trophy without securing a single victory after their match against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain. This Group A match, involving two teams that had already been eliminated from the tournament, held little significance but served as a disappointing end for the defending champions.
Additionally, the scheduled Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa at the same venue was also abandoned because of adverse weather conditions. For the Pakistan team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, the tournament has been a disappointing experience, particularly following their six-wicket defeat to India, which is a low point for the squad.
Rizwan expressed his disappointment at the team’s performance: “The expectations are very high. We didn’t perform well and it is disappointing for us. We made mistakes in the last few games. Hopefully, we can learn from these. We are next going to New Zealand and hopefully we can perform there.” Meanwhile, Bangladesh also concluded their campaign without a victory, finishing with a single point. Their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, expressed regret over the weather’s impact on their hope to play: “We really wanted to play this match, but can’t do anything about the weather.”
India and New Zealand have secured their spots in the semifinals from Group A and will meet in an inconsequential match on Sunday in Dubai.
In summary, Pakistan’s failure to achieve a victory in their home Champions Trophy campaign has led to disappointment, particularly following their loss to arch-rivals India. The washed-out matches underscored the frustrations faced by the team and their desire to improve in future tournaments. Bangladesh, similarly, finished without a win, showcasing the challenges both teams encountered during the competition.
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