Delhi: This is the first time in the history of ICC Champions Trophy that a host country fell out of the tournament without winning a single match. Pakistan, who was hosting the 2025 edition, got out without winning a single match in the group stage itself.
Pakistan played the first match of the tournament against New Zealand, where it lost by 60 runs. After this, in the second match against India, the team lost by 6 wickets. Pakistan’s last group stage match in the tournament was against Bangladesh, but the match was canceled due to rain. However, Pakistan was already out of the tournament, but this match was the last chance to save respect for him.
Pakistan’s exit from a tournament without winning a match is not only embarrassing, but this is also the first time in the history of the Champions Trophy.
ICC Champions Trophy: Host countries performance
| Year | Host country | Display |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bangladesh | Despite being a host, he did not participate in the tournament (there was no Test playing country). |
| 2000 | Kenya | Loses India in the pre-quarterfinals. However, earlier a win in knockout stage was registered. |
| 2002 | Sri Lanka | Combined the champion jointly with India. |
| 2004 | England | Both won the matches in the group stage, reached the finals, but lost to the West Indies. |
| 2006 | India | Group was out of stage, but won 1 out of 3 matches. |
| 2009 | South Africa | Won at least one match in the tournament. |
| 2013 | England | Won at least one match in the tournament. |
| 2017 | England | Won at least one match in the tournament. |
Pakistan’s embarrassing record
It is clear that in the history of the Champions Trophy, it has never happened that a host country has been ruled out of the tournament without winning a single match, but in 2025 this performance has become one of the most embarrassing.
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