When Pakistan play in their final game of the Champions Trophy 2025, an event which they’re hosting, they will have one eye on the sky in Rawalpindi. This is because the venue saw a wash out of the Champions Trophy game between Australia and South Africa. Another rain-marred game would be a particularly grim way for the hosts Pakistan to end their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign where little has gone their way.
On Thursday, the toss was delayed indefinitely after steady showers put the start in jeopardy. The weather forecast has predicted persistent rains throughout the afternoon in Rawalpindi.
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Pakistan and Bangladesh are both eliminated from Group A while India and New Zealand have already secured their semi-final spots. So this game will be to decide which team finishes third. Pakistan will want to beat Bangladesh and at least end the tournament with a consolatory win.
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be on the slower side given the muggy climate with the seamers receiving assistance. IF the past is any indication, pacers might receive some early assistance. But as the game progresses, the surface is likely to favour batters. Spinners could find some grip on the surface when it starts deteriorating.
The weather forecast for Rawalpindi for Thursday predicts a cloudy evening with occasional showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to hover in the low 20s, with precipitation chances shooting up to nearly 88 percent.
Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar
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