Pakistan’s loss to India has left fans and former players wondering if their team can ever match their archrivals.

On Monday, New Zealand compounded Pakistan’s misery by drubbing Bangladesh by five wickets to book a spot in the semis along with India at the expense of the home team and Bangladesh. The highlight of this match was a sublime 112 off 105 balls by Rachin Ravindra as the Kiwis posted 240 for five in reply to Bangladesh’s 236 for nine.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the coin toss and opted to bat first against India in their Group A game at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosted Group A match. Pakistan encountered India in the 5th match on Sunday. India won the match by 6 wickets against their

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

The Indian national cricket team will face Pakistan in the second group stage match for both nations in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025. India won their first match against Bangladesh while Pakistan lost to New Zealand.

Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the hosts crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament.

Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India.He made just 10 as Pakistan were crushed by title favourites India by six wickets.