Champions Trophy: Bangladesh and Pakistan share points after washout

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

The umpires called the match off at 06:30h Guyana time, 90 minutes after the scheduled start time.

It is the second match in Rawalpindi to fall victim to the weather following the abandonment of Australia’s meeting with South Africa on Tuesday.

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh had already been eliminated from the tournament having lost their opening two matches.

Hosts Pakistan, the reigning champions, lost to New Zealand by 60 runs and India by six wickets and finish bottom of Group A with one point.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, will finish third following a six-wicket defeat against India and a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand.

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Afghanistan face Australia in Lahore on Friday, with the match due to start at 05:00h Guyana time.

Both sides are looking to book their spot in the semi-finals.

Australia sit second in Group B, with a five-wicket win against England to go alongside their washed-out clash with South Africa.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, bounced back from a 107-run defeat against South Africa with an eight-run win over England to keep their tournament alive. (BBC)