Pakistan’s journey in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been tough, but they are not entirely out of the race for the semi-finals. After losing both of their group matches, their chances depend on a combination of results in the remaining fixtures.
Currently, Pakistan is at the bottom of Group A, with zero points and a negative net run rate (-1.087). However, if things go in their favor, they could still advance to the next stage.
For Pakistan to qualify, the first crucial result would be Bangladesh defeating New Zealand in their upcoming match on February 24. This would keep New Zealand at two points, giving Pakistan a fighting chance.
Next, Pakistan must defeat Bangladesh on February 27 and not just a simple win, but by a big margin to improve their net run rate. A narrow victory might not be enough, so a dominant performance is essential.
The final key result would be India beating New Zealand in their last group match. If this happens, Pakistan and New Zealand will both have two points, meaning qualification will come down to the team with a better net run rate.
While the situation looks difficult, it is not impossible. Pakistan’s fate is now in the hands of other teams, but if the right results come through, they could still make a last-minute entry into the semi-finals.
