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:
Q: Where does Pakistan stand in Group A?
A: Pakistan is at the bottom of Group A and faces an <a href="https://sports-info.online/2025/01/24/cricket/ind-w-vs-wi-w-3rd-odi-india-rides-on-the-deepti-sharma-show-to-complete-series-sweep-over-west-indies/” title=”IND-W vs WI-W, 3rd ODI: India rides on the ‘Deepti Sharma show’ to complete series sweep over West Indies”>uphill task to qualify for the semifinals.
Q: Can Pakistan still qualify for the semifinals?
A: Yes, but it needs other results to go its way.
Updated standings after India vs Pakistan Group A match
Q: What result does Pakistan need in the Bangladesh vs New Zealand match?
A: Pakistan needs Bangladesh to beat New Zealand on Monday. If New Zealand wins, both Pakistan and Bangladesh will be knocked out.
Q: What happens if Bangladesh beats New Zealand?
A: Pakistan must then defeat Bangladesh in its final match and hope India beats New Zealand.
Q: How will the second semifinalist from Group A be decided in that scenario?
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.
