Pakistan, the defending champions, will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Karachi. In the tournament's opening match, they will face New Zealand.
New Zealand will confidently enter the contest, having recently dominated Pakistan in the Tri-Nation Series, which also featured South Africa. The tournament served as a warm-up for Champions Trophy 2025. Under Mitchell Santner’s leadership, New Zealand won all their matches, including a commanding five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the group stage and a resounding 78-run triumph in the final.
However, the Kiwis will be missing key players, particularly in their bowling department. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was recently ruled out with a foot injury, joining Ben Sears on the sidelines. To strengthen their squad, New Zealand have called up Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy as replacements. Meanwhile, Matt Henry is set to lead the pace attack in their pursuit of a strong start to the tournament.
Pakistan with the home advantage will look to put the previous results behind them and start the tournament with a victory ahead of the big-ticket match against India
PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming details
Which venue will host PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 match?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place at National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday, February 19.
What time will the PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final start?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin at 2:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 2 PM IST.
Where to watch PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 live on TV in India?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be aired LIVE on the Star Sports and Sports18 channels in India.
Where to watch live stream PAK vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 match in India?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be streamed LIVE on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
