Pakistan's Champions Trophy Campaign Ends in Disappointment Due to Rain

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Pakistan's winless campaign in the Champions Trophy came to a disappointing end with their match against Bangladesh being called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi. The match was effectively a dead-rubber, with both teams already out of contention after failing to secure a win in their two previous matches. Pakistan, hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, had hoped for a strong finish but ended their disastrous campaign without a victory.

Persistent downpour left the ground soaked, with covers in place and puddles forming around the field. With weather not improving, match officials called off the game nearly two hours after the scheduled start time. The gloomy weather prevented even the toss from taking place. As a result, the two teams shared one point each, though both Pakistan and Bangladesh finished the tournament winless. The rain-induced abandonment left the home fans frustrated, as they hoped for play at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan have faced criticism for their poor showing in the tournament, having suffered defeats to New Zealand (by 60 runs) and India (by six wickets). Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that the team made mistakes and did not perform well in front of their nation. The team's assistant coach, Azhar Mahmood, attributed the poor show to injuries to key players and the fact that the team took too much pressure against India. The team's batting was a particular pain point, with Pakistan managing only 22 runs in the PowerPlay while chasing 320 against New Zealand.

The following are the match scores and team rankings:

• Pakistan vs New Zealand: Pakistan lost by 60 runs
• Pakistan vs India: Pakistan lost by six wickets
• Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Match abandoned due to rain
• Team rankings:
  1. New Zealand
  2. India
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Pakistan

Pakistan had lost two top players -- Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub -- to injuries, affecting their campaign. The team's captain, Mohammad Rizwan, said that the team will learn from their mistakes and come back stronger. Bangladesh, who also ended their tournament winless, will return home with much to reflect on after losing to India by six wickets and New Zealand by five wickets.

The Champions Trophy has been a disappointing tournament for Pakistan, with the team failing to go beyond the first round for the third successive ICC tournament. The team's performance has been shocking, and they will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next tournament. Pakistan's next assignment is a tour of New Zealand, where they will hope to redeem themselves and put in a better performance. The team's fans will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes, and the team will need to work hard to regain their confidence and form.

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