Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign exposed the same recurring problems that have plagued the team for years-lack of strategic planning, ineffective middle-order batting, and inconsistent bowling. Despite having the advantage of home conditions, Pakistan appeared outplayed, outclassed, and outmaneuvered.

Out of nine ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Pakistan, two was washed out, both in Rawalpindi. The affected matches include Australia vs South Africa on February 25 and Pakistan vs Bangladesh on February 27.

As per the PCB’s ticket refund policy, ticket holders are eligible for a full refund if the match was abandoned before the toss. The board confirmed that all enclosure ticket holders will receive refunds, while hospitality ticket holders (boxes and PCB gallery) will not be eligible for reimbursement.

Pakistan ended their campaign in the home Champions Trophy without a win after rain washed out their dead rubber against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

India haven’t travelled at all in the Champions Trophy while SA faced three flights in three days amid preparations for their respective semifinals.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Thursday, February 27thTime: 4 a.m. ETTV Channel: Willow TVLive Stream: fuboTV (watch live for free) WATCH: Bangladesh vs Pakistan

New Zealand, which beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match, sealed its playoff spot with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh last Monday at Rawalpindi, which was awarded three Champions Trophy matches. India beat Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dubai to qualify for the semifinal.

Pakistan's game against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain in Rawalpindi.