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.

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.

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.