Pakistan's Champions Trophy Campaign Ends Without a Win After Rain Washout

As hosts of their first ICC event in 29 years, Pakistan finished last in Group A, sharing a point with Bangladesh after Rawalpindi rain canceled their final match.

Persistent rain in Rawalpindi forced the abandonment of Pakistan's final Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh, with both teams earning one point.
Pakistan finished last in Group A with a net run rate of -1.087, the worst among all eight competing teams, marking their worst-ever performance as defending champions.
This tournament marked Pakistan's third consecutive early exit from an ICC event, following their group-stage eliminations in the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh also concluded their campaign winless, finishing above Pakistan in the group standings due to a marginally better net run rate.
India and New Zealand advanced to the semi-finals from Group A, while Pakistan and Bangladesh faced criticism for their lackluster performances.