27 Feb, 16:05 (IST)

Heavy rains in Rawalpindi at the moment. And there you have it, the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Group A match has been abandoned due to relentless rain. It was a dead rubber anyway as both nations were already out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan and Bangladesh's journey in the Champions Trophy comes to an end. Both teams shared one point each in Group A standings. Thanks for sticking with us for the Pakistan vs Bangladesh live blog!

27 Feb, 15:36 (IST)

The covers are still firmly in place. The umpires were out inspecting conditions, but it doesn't look great at the moment. Umpires were holding umbrellas while inspecting as the rain continued to delay the start of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh match.

27 Feb, 14:43 (IST)

The update from the PAK vs BAN CT match is that the covers are still on, and the drizzling at Rawalpindi has gotten a bit hard. The wait continues Pakistan players are seen sipping tea in the balcony of Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

27 Feb, 14:07 (IST)

As we speak, the rain gods have opted to open up again, and the light drizzling has begun. The ground staff are putting the covers back on, especially covering the 30-yard circle. The Pakistan players are sitting happily in the dressing room, while the supersoper is doing its work near the boundary lines. 

27 Feb, 14:01 (IST)

As expected rain has ensured that the toss, and start of the PAK vs BAN ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match is delayed. The forecast for the day in Rawalpindi does look bleak, and chances of any play are mixed as the day progresses. However, the ground staff have taken off the covers, and the umpires are having an inspection. 

27 Feb, 13:49 (IST)

Hello, and welcome to LatesLY's live score and updates for PAK vs BAN ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match, which is a dead rubber, with both nations already knocked out of the tournament. The PAK vs BAN CT 2025 at Rawalpindi could find rain play spoilsport, check the weather forecast here.  

Pakistan national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team Highlights:  In their maiden CT match, Pakistan will clash against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 27. The PAK vs BAN match will be a dead rubber, given both teams are out of the Champions Trophy 2025, after losing all their respective Group A matches. You can check the Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard, here.  The final match for both Pakistan, and Bangladesh, the PAK vs BAN clash will be played at Rawalpindi Stadium and will start at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Pakistan vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About PAK vs BAN CT Cricket Match in Rawalpindi.

Despite being knocked out of the CT 2025, hosts Pakistan will look to play for pride and showcase to home fans their skills and talent in Rawalpindi. Defending champions have been criticised for their slow style of play, and backward approach to cricket in their losses against India, and New Zealand.

On the other hand, Bangladesh despite losses, have displayed grit and fight in their matches against India, and New Zealand, where their players stood up under immense pressure, The pace bowling in particular has been praised by cricketing pundits, who can put the home side under the pump. Pakistan vs Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rawalpindi Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for PAK vs BAN Match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

 

Pakistan Cricket Team: Mohammad Rizwan (c), 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 Cricket Team: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.