RAWALPINDI – The highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium faced a delay as rain disrupted the scheduled toss at 1:30 PM.

Pakistan, playing in front of their home crowd, is eager to secure a win after a disappointing tournament run. Meanwhile, Bangladesh aims to prove its strength against top-tier teams.

Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan suffered a six-wicket defeat against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which secured India’s spot in the semi-finals. In that match, Pakistan posted 241 runs in 49.4 overs, with Saud Shakeel scoring 62 off 76 balls and captain Mohammad Rizwan contributing 46 off 108 balls.

Both teams have strong squads, with Pakistan led by Mohammad Rizwan and featuring stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah. Bangladesh, captained by Nazmul Hossain Shanto, includes key players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taskin Ahmed.

Fans eagerly await updates on whether the weather will allow play to proceed as scheduled.