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Pakistan’s much-anticipated return as hosts of an ICC event after nearly three decades ended on a dismal note as their final Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi. The defending champions bowed out of the tournament without a single victory, finishing at the bottom of their group, below Bangladesh on Net Run Rate.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Afghanistan delivered a stunning blow to England’s Champions Trophy campaign, sealing an eight-run victory in a high-intensity contest. The defeat saw England bow out of the tournament, extending their struggles in major ICC events, while Afghanistan celebrated another milestone victory following their World Cup triumph over the same opposition in 2023.

India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A stellar bowling display restricted Pakistan to a modest 241, before Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 51st ODI century guided India to a comfortable six-wicket victory. The win further cemented India’s dominance in the historic rivalry and put Pakistan on the brink of elimination from the tournament.

The Los Angeles Lakers have rescinded their trade to acquire Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams after the 23-year-old failed his physical, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Saturday night.