The ICC Champions Trophy kicks off with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the campaign opener in Karachi on February 19. The two teams recently met in the Tri-Series final a week earlier and the Kiwis got the better of the Men in Green.
Having recently played in the Tri-series, both teams are well aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses. The Kiwis defeated Pakistan in the first game of the Tri-series and even in the final.
They won the first ODI by 78 runs after putting on 330 on the board. In the final against the same opposition, the Kiwis successfully chased down 245 to win. Several of their batters scored crucial runs for the side and are heading into this tournament with good form.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 1: PAK vs NZ Match Analysis
Pakistan and New Zealand have already named their squads for the tournament. Pakistan have opted to go in with just one spinner in Abrar Ahmed. Their batting looks good with Fakhar Zaman opening the batting and Mohd Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha finding some form. Their pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf provide them the experience in the bowling attack. Haris was also rested from the Tri-series to get him prepared for the Champions Trophy. They have their noses in front when the bowling attack is compared between the two teams.
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New Zealand recently won the Tri-Series by beating Pakistan in the final. However, heading into the Champions Trophy, the side is struggling with the absence of a few key players. Lockie Ferguson was ruled out with a foot injury. Another pacer Ben Sears is also ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. Kyle Jamieson replaced Ferguson while Jacob Duffy has replaced Sears in the side. Mitchell Satner will lead the side and will be the specialist spinner in most of the games. The Kiwis are another side who are banking on their pace attack and their in-form batters heading into the multi-team event. Having won the Tri-series recently in Karachi should keep them prepared for the Champions trophy.
PAK vs NZ Head To Head Records
The two teams have played 118 ODIs till with Pakistan winning 61 matches and the Kiwis 53. In the last five matches, Pakistan have won three games while New Zealand two. New Zealand won the most recent game between the two sides which was the final ODI of the PAK ODI Tri-series.
PAK vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 1 Live Streaming Details
When will the PAK vs NZ match be played?
The match will be played on February 19, Wednesday.
Where will the PAK vs NZ match be played?
It will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi.
What time will the PAK vs NZ ODIÂ match start?
The match will start from 2.30 pm IST.
How to watch the PAK vs NZ ODI match live on TV?
Indian fans can watch the live telecast of PAK vs NZ 1st ODI On Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the PAK vs NZ ODI match Live?
The match will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
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