The Tri-series is making a comeback after a long break, featuring New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa in this historic event hosted in Pakistan. The opening match will be between Pakistan and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The team match-ups appear to be well-balanced, and we have prepared our predicted lineup ahead of the game. For more updates on this match, be sure to check out the Live pitch report, Playing XI, and Live Toss Updates.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-series: Match Details
Date | 08/02/2025 |
Time | 2:30 pm IST |
Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Broadcast | Sony Sports Network (India) |
Streaming OTT | Sony Liv (India) |
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Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-series: Live Pitch Report
It’s seemingly a flat surface at Gaddafi Stadium, and if the bowlers don’t capitalize early with the new ball, a high-scoring thriller is on the cards. Expect batters to enjoy a solid outing, with big runs likely, as the pitch generally favors batting. While there may be some early movement for the seamers, the surface won't offer the sharp turn seen in Test matches like those against the West Indies, though spinners could still see a marginal turn. It's a good toss to win for either New Zealand or Pakistan, especially if they decide to bat first and set a challenging target. As the innings progress, it’ll be tough to beat for the bowlers if they fail to make early inroads.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-series: Live Toss Updates
New Zealand won the toss and decided to Bat or Ball on this flat dry Gaddafi Surface. Mitchell Santner won the toss and was ready to put some runs on the board. Both the teams are going with three quicks.
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Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-series: Playing 11
Pakistan Playing 11
Mohammed Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Tayyab Tahir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand Playing 11
Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Philips, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
Here's the list of umpires for the match:
- Umpires:
Faisal Afridi (Pakistan)
Michael Gough (England) - TV Umpire:
Richard Illingworth (England) - Reserve Umpire:
Rashid Riaz (Pakistan) - Match Referee:
David Boon (Australia)
