Bangladesh & Pakistan Out of Champions Trophy 2025 – Full Analysis
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has taken an unexpected turn as both Bangladesh and Pakistan have been eliminated from the tournament. With New Zealand defeating Bangladesh and India overpowering Pakistan, the two South Asian teams are out of contention for the semi-finals. In this article, we analyze the key matches, performances, and the reasons behind their early exits.
New Zealand vs. Bangladesh: The Match That Ended Bangladesh’s Run
On February 24, 2025, New Zealand secured a semi-final spot by defeating Bangladesh by five wickets.
Bangladesh Batting: They posted 236-9 with Najmul Hossain Shanto (77) and Jaker Ali (45) as the key contributors. However, 178 dot balls and poor shot selection cost them a stronger total.
New Zealand Bowling: Michael Bracewell delivered a stunning spell of 4-26, making history as the best performance by a Kiwi spinner in the Champions Trophy.
New Zealand Chase: Despite early wickets, Rachin Ravindra's outstanding 112 and Tom Latham's 55 guided New Zealand to victory in 46.1 overs.
Impact on Bangladesh
With this loss, Bangladesh was officially eliminated, and India secured a semi-final spot. The team’s inconsistent batting, exclusion of key players like Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, and tactical missteps played a major role in their downfall.
India vs. Pakistan: Kohli’s Brilliance Ends Pakistan’s Hopes
Earlier, on February 23, 2025, India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai, virtually ending their Champions Trophy journey.
Pakistan Batting: Pakistan posted 241 runs, with notable contributions from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.
Indian Bowling: Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-40 proved crucial in restricting Pakistan to a chaseable total.
India’s Chase: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100, his 51st ODI century, sealed the match for India with 45 balls to spare.
Impact on Pakistan
Despite playing at home (UAE conditions favor Pakistan), the team struggled under pressure. The batting lineup collapsed in crucial moments, and the bowlers couldn’t contain India’s chase. This loss, combined with New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh, eliminated Pakistan from the tournament.
Key Reasons for Bangladesh and Pakistan’s Elimination
Bangladesh’s Squad Selection Issues
Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das were dropped, which weakened the middle order.
Too many dot balls in crucial games hurt their scoring potential.
Pakistan’s Mental Pressure in Big Matches
Pakistan struggled with batting collapses under pressure.
Their bowlers couldn’t defend decent totals against top teams.
Dominance of India and New Zealand
India’s batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli, was in top form.
New Zealand’s all-round performance ensured their spot in the semi-finals.
What’s Next in the Champions Trophy 2025?
With Bangladesh and Pakistan out, the semi-finals will feature India, New Zealand, and two other teams. The focus now shifts to the upcoming knockout matches as teams fight for the ultimate prize.
Stay tuned for more updates on Champions Trophy 2025!
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