Pakistan concluded the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in last place in Group A, failing to win any matches and marking their exit alongside Kenya’s historic record of no victories as a host. Following defeats to New Zealand and India, their exit was confirmed when New Zealand defeated Bangladesh, allowing Bangladesh to finish higher due to a better Net Run Rate.

Pakistan’s performance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy ended on a disappointing note, as they finished at the bottom of Group A following a washout against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. This result has placed Pakistan alongside Kenya in making history as the only teams to host the tournament without securing a victory. Kenya previously experienced this in 2000, during a knockout format, losing their sole match to India.
The last occurrence of a host nation finishing last in their group was in the 2009 Champions Trophy, when South Africa ranked fourth in a competitive group that included Sri Lanka, England, and New Zealand. Expectations were notably high for Pakistan, as they had not hosted an ICC event since 1996; however, the final outcomes fell short of these aspirations.
Mohammad Rizwan’s team suffered defeats in all their matches, losing by 60 runs to New Zealand in their opening game and falling to India by six wickets in Dubai. Their elimination was confirmed once New Zealand triumphed over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. While both Pakistan and Bangladesh concluded the tournament with one point each, Bangladesh’s superior Net Run Rate guaranteed a higher placement in the group.

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy presented a significant disappointment for Pakistan, marking their exit without a single victory, which correlates them with Kenya’s historic record. This unexpected outcome emphasized the high stakes of hosting a prestigious event and the ensuing responsibilities to perform. With this experience, it is essential for the team to reassess and rebuild for future competitions to reclaim their competitive edge.

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