Pakistan's title defence in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 stands at a critical juncture after two consecutive defeats left the hosts scrambling for a semi-final berth. Current standings The defending champions find themselves in a precarious position in Group A, having lost both their matches – the tournament opener against New Zealand in Karachi and Sunday's clash against arch-rivals India in Dubai. Qualification scenarios Despite the setbacks, Pakistan's campaign isn't mathematically over, though their fate now rests heavily on other teams' performances. Must-Win conditions for Pakistan to advance, three specific conditions must align: Critical dependencies If either Bangladesh or India loses to New Zealand, regardless of the margin, it will mean the end of Pakistan's journey in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Immediate impact The most immediate threat to Pakistan's survival comes from Monday's clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. A New Zealand victory would eliminate Pakistan before their final group match. Points Table scenario If results favour Pakistan, Group A could witness a three-way deadlock: Upcoming Group A fixtures The hosts' qualification hopes now hinge not just on their own performance but on a specific sequence of results from other matches. It would be fair to say that their path to semifinals is all but over even as they remain mathematically alive.Original Article