Top-order batsman Saud Shakeel said Pakistan must be better in every facet after a six-wicket defeat to arch-rivals India left the hosts on the brink of a Champions Trophy exit. The defeat left Pakistan at the bottom of Group A with two losses in as many games.

Pakistan, burdened by key players' injuries, managed a fluctuating innings to reach a competitive score against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at Dubai. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan were instrumental in the recovery.

Saud Shakeel and skipper Mohammad Rizwan hit gritty knocks to help Pakistan to 241 all out against arch-rivals India in a key Champions Trophy clash on Sunday in Dubai.Defending champions Pakistan elected to bat first in the Group A match which is a 'must-win' for them after they lost to New Zealand in the 50-over tournament opener on Wednesday.