How can Pakistan qualify for the Champions Trophy semifinal after losing to India?
How can Pakistan qualify for the Champions Trophy semifinal after losing to India?
Pakistan suffered its second consecutive defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, losing to India by six wickets. Its semifinal hopes now depend on other results. Here’s how the qualification scenario stands:
A: Pakistan is at the bottom of Group A and faces an uphill task to qualify for the semifinals.
A: Yes, but it needs other results to go its way.
A: Pakistan needs Bangladesh to beat New Zealand on Monday. If New Zealand wins, both Pakistan and Bangladesh will be knocked out.
A: Pakistan must then defeat Bangladesh in its final match and hope India beats New Zealand.
A: If Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh all finish with two points each, the team with the best Net Run Rate will qualify alongside India.
Published on Feb 23, 2025
