Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Qualification Scenario After Defeat Against India

IND vs PAK: Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 suffered a major blow after a crushing six-wicket loss to India in their Group A match. Virat Kohli’s magnificent century (111 off 111 balls) led India to a comfortable victory, leaving Pakistan struggling with two consecutive losses, having previously been defeated by New Zealand.

Despite this setback, Pakistan is not entirely out of the race for the semifinals. They must win their final group match against Bangladesh and will also have to rely on other results going in their favor.

How Pakistan Can Still Qualify for the Semifinals

For Pakistan to secure a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, the following conditions must be met:

1. Pakistan must win their final match against Bangladesh.
2. New Zealand must lose both of their remaining matches.
3. If New Zealand and Bangladesh also end up with two points each, then Pakistan’s qualification will depend on net run rate (NRR).

Match Highlights: India vs Pakistan

• Pakistan’s batting collapse: The team was restricted to 241 runs, with Saud Shakeel (62) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) being the top scorers.
• India’s dominant bowling: Kuldeep Yadav (3/40) and Hardik Pandya (2/31) played a crucial role in dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup.
• India’s comfortable chase: Powered by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100, Shubman Gill (46), and Shreyas Iyer (56), India reached the target in 42.3 overs.

India Almost Secures Semifinal Spot

With this victory, India has nearly sealed their place in the semifinals, while Pakistan’s chances hang by a thread, making their final match against Bangladesh a do-or-die contest.

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