Hosts and defending champions Pakistan had a poor start in the 2025 Champions Trophy, losing to New Zealand and India. Their campaign was further hampered when a key player, Fakhar Zaman, was injured and later ruled out, impacting their overall performance. Zaman batted at No. 4, managing just 24 off 41 balls while visibly struggling, as Pakistan slumped to a 60-run loss.
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