Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Finishes Last In Group A
Host nation Pakistan finished last in Group A after their match against Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball being delivered played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 27 th February. Hosting an ICC tournament in Pakistan after a gap of 29 years, Pakistan's lead-up to the Champions Trophy began off to a shaky start as they suffered twin losses against New Zealand in the tri-nation series played in Lahore and Karachi including South Africa. Pakistan’s performance in Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan faced New Zealand in the first match of the tournament played at National Stadium, Karachi. The hosts suffered a major blow as Fakhar Zaman went off the field due to an injury during the first over of the match. It was a disappointing bowling performance by the Pakistan team as they allowed New Zealand to post 320 for 5. They reduced the visitors to 73 for 3 before a superb partnership between Latham and Will Young. Both Young and Latham scored centuries while Glenn P...