How Can Pakistan Qualify For Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final? Qualification Scenarios Explained
While Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-final appear to be quite slim, they still have an outside chance depending on the performance of other teams in Group A.
Pakistan is virtually out of the Champions Trophy 2025 knockout race with no success in the two matches they have played so far. The hosts suffered a 60-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the tournament opener. In their next contest against arch-rivals India, Pakistan was outshined by the all-around brilliance of the Men In Blue.
India beat Pakistan by six wickets, nearly knocking them out of the race to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025
While Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-final appear to be quite slim, they still have an outside chance depending on the performance of other teams in Group A.
India currently claim the top spot in the Group A standings with four points from two matches. Pakistan are languishing at the bottom of the standings.
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A victory for New Zealand against Bangladesh would ensure the Kiwis’ progress to the next round along with Team India. Pakistan will desperately want Bangladesh to pull off a major upset and beat New Zealand.
Pakistan would also need India to defeat New Zealand by a huge margin.
In that case, a comprehensive victory against Bangladesh in their last group match in Rawalpindi will possibly guide Pakistan to the next round with two points.
The net run rate may turn out to be a major decisive factor if the hosts were to qualify for the next stage in the contest.
If New Zealand loses both of their remaining fixtures against Bangladesh and India, a victory for Pakistan in the final game will take them to two points from three matches.
In that case, Pakistan will be tied at two points along with New Zealand and Bangladesh. In such a scenario, Pakistan will succeed in advancing to the semifinals with a better net run rate.
Pakistan will feature in their final group game of the Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh on Thursday, Feb. 27. Meanwhile, the final fixture of Group A is scheduled to be played between India and New Zealand on Sunday, Mar. 2.
