Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 Hopes Are Over, Says Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan’s journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is nearly over. After two consecutive losses against New Zealand and India, their chances of reaching the semi-finals are extremely slim. Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s captain, has admitted that their qualification is now beyond their control.

Mohammad Rizwan accepts Pakistan’s likely elimination.
Pakistan lost to New Zealand and India.
A series of unlikely results are required for Pakistan to qualify.
Bangladesh, New Zealand, and India will determine Pakistan’s fate.

Rizwan’s Honest Admission

After a 6-wicket loss to India in Dubai, Mohammad Rizwan faced the media. The 32-year-old captain admitted that Pakistan’s fate is now uncertain. Speaking candidly, he said their next match against Bangladesh is merely a formality unless other results go in their favor.

“We can say for now that it is over. That is the truth,” Rizwan stated. He emphasized that Pakistan would have qualified if they had performed better.

Can Pakistan Still Qualify?

Pakistan is almost eliminated but still has a tiny hope. For them to advance, these conditions must be met:

Bangladesh must defeat New Zealand for the second time.
Pakistan must then beat Bangladesh.
India must defeat New Zealand.
Pakistan must have a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than New Zealand and Bangladesh.

If any of these scenarios fail, Pakistan will not reach the semi-finals.

The Current Situation

Pakistan’s situation is complicated. If New Zealand beats Bangladesh, Pakistan’s campaign is officially over. Even if Bangladesh wins, Pakistan must defeat them and then hope for India’s victory over New Zealand. The final qualification depends on the NRR calculations.

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What Went Wrong for Pakistan?

Pakistan’s performance in the Champions Trophy has been disappointing. Key factors include:

Batting failures in crucial matches.
Inconsistent bowling performances.
Poor game strategies against strong opponents.

These setbacks have led to their early exit from the tournament.

What’s Next for Pakistan?

Pakistan will still play against Bangladesh, but the match is no longer meaningful unless all the required scenarios align. Fans will be hoping for a miracle, but the reality is harsh.

Mohammad Rizwan has spoken the truth—Pakistan is virtually out of the Champions Trophy 2025. Their poor performance has left their fate in the hands of other teams. Unless a miraculous series of events unfolds, Pakistan’s journey in the tournament is over.

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