PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Today Match Preview: Pakistan are set to face off against New Zealand in the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC event marks its return after an eight-year hiatus and it is the defending champions Pakistan who are set to host it, with India playing all their matches in the UAE.
The two teams recently clashed in an ODI tri-series, where New Zealand got the better of Pakistan twice—once in the group stage and again in the final. As Pakistan take the field for the Champions Trophy 2025 opener, they will be eager to settle the score and avenge those defeats.
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As Pakistan and New Zealand prepare to take on each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here’s all you need to know.
PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Match Date, Time, Pitch & Report And More
PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Match Date, Time & Venue: Date- February 19 (Wednesday), Time- 2:30 PM IST (2:00 PM Local), Venue- National Stadium, Karachi
Where to watch the PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Match : Live Streaming- JioHotstar app and website. Live Telecast- Star Sports Network and Sports18 Network
PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Match Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi is expected to offer a balanced pitch for both batters and bowlers. Teams winning the toss should opt to bowl first to exploit early swing. The venue has been favorable for batting, as seen in recent matches, including Pakistan’s successful chase of 353 against South Africa in the recent ODI tri-series.
PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Match Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, temperatures during the PAK vs NZ match in Karachi are expected to range between 25-30°C. Humidity levels will hover around 30-60%, with no rain expected. However, the cloud cover is likely to be around 35%, with partly sunny conditions expected.
PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Match Predicted Playing 11
Pakistan Probable Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam/Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf
New Zealand Probable Playing 11: Will Young/Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith/Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke
