Hosting a tournament doesn’t always guarantee success! Many host nations have faced shocking early exits in the ICC Champions Trophy. Before Pakistan hosts the 2025 edition, let’s look at teams that got eliminated on home soil!
Pakistan is preparing to host the Champions Trophy for the first time! But will home advantage work in their favor?
England had high hopes as the host nation, but things didn’t go their way. They were eliminated in the group stage, while West Indies went on to lift the trophy!
With passionate home fans, India was expected to dominate the tournament. However, they suffered an early group-stage exit, while Australia claimed the title.
South Africa entered the Champions Trophy as favorites on home turf. Despite a strong squad, they failed to progress beyond the group stage.
England reached the final, hoping to break the host nation curse. Unfortunately, they lost to India, missing out on their chance for home glory.
Pakistan had a golden opportunity to shine as the host nation in the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, they couldn't capitalize on home advantage and faced an early exit like previous hosts!
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