Champions Trophy 2025 Ind vs Pak: India’s commanding six-wicket win over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A clash on Sunday has put them in pole position in the standings, but their semi-final qualification is yet to be sealed. According to a TOI report on Monday, India still needs one more victory to confirm their spot in the knockout stage without relying on other results.
Pakistan on the Brink of Elimination
Meanwhile, Pakistan is in danger of an early exit after suffering back-to-back defeats in the tournament. Despite the setback, their semi-final hopes are still mathematically alive, contingent on other match outcomes.
India vs Pakistan: Match Recap
Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 241 runs, thanks to a fighting 62 from Saud Shakeel and 46 from Mohammad Rizwan. The innings saw early struggles, but a late cameo from Khushdil Shah (38) provided some stability. India’s bowlers dominated, with Kuldeep Yadav (3/40) and Hardik Pandya (2/31) leading the attack.
In response, Virat Kohli stole the show with a brilliant century, guiding India to victory in just 40.2 overs. Supporting knocks from Shubman Gill (46) and Shreyas Iyer (56) ensured India’s chase was smooth, securing their second consecutive win in the tournament.
Semi-final Qualification Scenarios
With four points and a +0.647 NRR, India needs to beat New Zealand in their next match to book their place in the semi-finals outright. A loss could complicate their progress, bringing net run rate into play.
Pakistan’s only chance of survival hinges on a win against Bangladesh in their final group-stage match on Thursday. However, their fate also depends on the India vs New Zealand result and the outcome of Bangladesh vs New Zealand.
If New Zealand defeats Bangladesh, Pakistan will be eliminated regardless of their final match. However, if Bangladesh beats New Zealand, Pakistan stays in the race.
In a possible three-way tie scenario—if Bangladesh wins today, India beats New Zealand, and Pakistan defeats Bangladesh—Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh will all be tied on two points, making net run rate the deciding factor for semi-final qualification.
What’s Next?
With the competition heating up, all eyes will be on the upcoming Bangladesh vs New Zealand clash, which could determine Pakistan’s fate in the tournament. Meanwhile, India will look to secure their knockout spot when they face New Zealand in their next fixture.