India, Feb. 24 -- Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan crashed out of ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 after New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a Group A encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. After losing against India in a do-or-die encounter in Dubai, Pakistan's hopes of making it to the last four depended on Bangladesh doing the unthinkable and beating the red-hot Kiwis.

Every cricket fan knew that Bangladesh beating New Zealand was highly unlikely. This is exactly what happened in Rawalpindi, as the Mitchell Santner-led side did not break a sweat in getting the better of Najmul Hossain Shanto and his team.

With this defeat, Bangladesh also crashed out of the tournament as India and New Zealand sealed their pl...