Monday’s outcome confirmed that India and New Zealand, each with four points, have secured their spots, as Pakistan and Bangladesh, who have only one match left against each other, cannot catch up.

In a significant blow to the host nation, Pakistan have been eliminated from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy following New Zealand’s victory against Bangladesh on Monday. The tournament saw the green shirts struggling to find form against top-tier opponents, including New Zealand and arch-rivals India.

Pakistan, who lost their first two games to New Zealand and India, had an outside chance to qualify if Bangladesh had beaten New Zealand today and if India had won their last game against the Kiwis. But with the Mitchel Santner-led men picking a win,