Hosts Pakistan Eliminated from Champions Trophy 2025 as India, New Zealand Seal Semi-Final Spots

Pakistan’s long-awaited return as an ICC event host has ended in disappointment as they have been officially eliminated from the Champions Trophy 2025 within just five days of the tournament.

The hosts, who were hopeful of making a strong impact in front of their home crowd, are now out of the semi-final race after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by six wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

With this result, Bangladesh has also been eliminated, while India and New Zealand have secured their spots in the semi-finals.

Pakistan’s Disastrous Campaign

Pakistan’s campaign started on a disastrous note with a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their opening match. Their situation worsened after a six-wicket loss to arch-rivals India, leaving them on the brink of elimination. With New Zealand’s latest win over Bangladesh, Pakistan is officially out of the tournament, and their remaining matches will now be dead rubbers.

What Lies Ahead?

While Pakistan will still play their remaining group-stage fixtures, these matches will have no impact on their qualification hopes. This early exit is a massive setback for the team and their fans, especially given the expectations of performing well at home after 29 years of waiting to host an ICC event.