Pakistan’s probabilities of advancing to the semifinals of the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025 have change into more and more slim after struggling their second consecutive defeat within the event.
Pakistan’ hopes now depend on the end result of the remaining Group A matches of the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025.
The group’s prospects of reaching the ultimate 4 took a major blow after they suffered a dismal six-wicket defeat by the hands of arch-rivals India on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
With two losses out of as many video games, Pakistan’s probabilities of qualifying for the semifinals have darkened, however mathematically, they’re nonetheless within the working. The group, led by Mohammad Rizwan, now is dependent upon the outcomes of the remaining three Group A matches.
Sitting on the backside of Group A, Pakistan’s first hope lies in Bangladesh defeating New Zealand on February 24, adopted by the Inexperienced Shirts securing a complete victory over Bangladesh on February 27 to enhance their web run fee and earn essential factors.
Subsequently, Pakistan will hope that India defeats New Zealand, making certain the Black Caps stay on two factors with an inferior web run fee.
If all the outcomes go in Pakistan’s favour, Pakistan and New Zealand would have two factors every and the group with higher web web run fee will progress to the semi-final stage together with topper India.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Factors Desk
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Group A |
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| Groups | Matches | Received | Misplaced | NR | Factors | NRR |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.647 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.408 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1.087 |
Earlier on Sunday, a masterful century from Virat Kohli, coupled with disciplined bowling, propelled India to a convincing six-wicket victory over Pakistan in an important Champions Trophy 2025 match on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium.
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India chased down a modest 242 with a lack of 4 wickets and 45 deliveries to spare. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten with 100 runs as he smashed seven fours. Sheryas Iyer struck 56 runs studded with seven fours and a six.
Shaheen Shah Afridi took two wickets for 74 runs in his 8 overs. For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed was the one the optimistic as completed with figures 1-28 in his 10 overs.
Saud Shakeel scored a fifty as Pakistan set a 242-run goal for India. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan made 46 off 77 balls whereas Khushdil Shah scored 38 off 39 deliveries.
Kuldeep Yadav was the choose of the bowler for India, taking three wickets whereas Hardik Pandya took two wickets.
Harshit Rana, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja took one wicket every within the sport.