Thu Feb 27 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Campaign Ends in Disastrous Fashion
**Dubai, UAE:** Pakistan’s hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has ended in ignominy, with the team failing to win a single match and finishing bottom of the eight-team tournament. This marks the first time a host nation has suffered such a complete defeat in the tournament’s history (since its inception in 2002).
Pakistan’s campaign was plagued by poor performances. They suffered a heavy 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match, a performance criticized for captain Babar Azam’s slow innings. A subsequent 6-wicket loss to India sealed their fate, eliminating them from the tournament along with Bangladesh, who also lost both of their group matches.
Adding to the disappointment, Thursday’s match against Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain. This mirrored a similar fate for the South Africa vs. Australia match earlier in the week. This is the second time Pakistan has exited the Champions Trophy without a single win, having previously endured a winless campaign in England in 2013. The team’s overall performance has sparked widespread criticism and disappointment across the nation.
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