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.

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

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 competitors. India recorded their second win since the competition began and are at the top with a net run rate of +0.

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.

Pakistan is hosting its first major cricket event since 1996, but a feud with India has compromised a tournament that is now also being played in Dubai.

In the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India faced Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, and India emerged victorious by six wickets. Virat Kohli

Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the Champions Trophy and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country's love affair with the sport, three former captains said.

Pakistan are hosting an ICC event for the first time in almost three decades. The Champions Trophy provides a stage for an imperfect team to perform.

Following a disappointing performance in the Champions Trophy, including a substantial defeat to India, the Pakistan cricket team and its support staff, led by interim head coach Aaqib Javed, are poised for major changes.