Dubai: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan offered a candid assessment of his team’s performance after their recent defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting errors as the crucial factor in the loss. With Pakistan’s hopes of advancing in the tournament now hanging by a thread, the focus shifts to what went wrong on the field.

According to a statement by International Cricket Council, Rizwan acknowledged the challenges his team faces after losing to both India and New Zealand. As the defending champions from 2017, Pakistan now finds itself in a precarious situation, relying on other results to potentially reach the semi-finals.

Reflecting on the match held in Dubai, Rizwan spoke to the media about the persistent “mistakes” across all departments that led to the defeat. He emphasized the need for introspection and improvement, as his team prepares for future challenges.

Rizwan, who came to bat in the 10th over, contributed 46 runs off 77 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Saud Shakeel. However, their cautious approach in the middle overs proved insufficient, as Pakistan managed only 241 runs. India comfortably chased down the target, underscoring the gap Pakistan needs to bridge.

The captain noted the importance of shot selection and pressure management, pointing to these areas as pivotal in determining the outcome of the match. Despite the disappointment, Rizwan remains hopeful, noting the potential impact of upcoming games on Pakistan’s chances in the tournament.

With their fate now resting on other results, Pakistan will closely watch Monday’s match between Bangladesh and New Zealand. A victory for Bangladesh could keep Group A open for contention, while a win for New Zealand would ensure their advance alongside India.

Pakistan returns to home soil for their upcoming match against Bangladesh, set to take place on Thursday. Meanwhile, India will face New Zealand in the final group stage game on Sunday, March 2.