The match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played today at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy is likely to be affected by rain, as reported by international media.
According to details, The match is scheduled to start at 2 PM Pakistan time. However, the Meteorological Department has predicted rain in Rawalpindi today, which may affect the match. According to the weather forecasting website AccuWeather, there is a 75% chance of rain at 2 PM and a 68% chance at 3 PM.
Heavy rain also occurred in Islamabad on Wednesday night, which may have resulted in a wet outfield. Bangladesh canceled their practice session on Wednesday due to unsuitable ground conditions. The match holds only a formal significance for both teams, as they have already been eliminated from the tournament.
Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced severe criticism for their poor performance in the tournament. Former players and the public have expressed their frustration not only with the players but also with the management and selection committee of the Pakistan cricket team.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Chief Selector Aaqib Javed stated, “There is not a single player in the team who was selected without performance. Our thought process was to build the best possible team.”
