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Pakistan vs. New Zealand Match Details (PAK Vs NZ)
Cricket fans across the world are eagerly waiting for the start of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is about to start from 19th February 2025. In this most awaited tournament, the world’s top eight ODI teams will be competing for one title. In the opening match of this tournament, the hosting nation of this tournament ‘Pakistan’ will be taking on New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan. This match is definitely going to be full of excitement and looks promising for being competitive.
The Complete Squad of Both Teams:
Pakistan Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
New Zealand Squad:
Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.

Both teams have selected the best possible squads for themselves for this tournament. Teams have both experienced and young rising talents in their squads. This is what we can expect the playing eleven to be for Pakistan and New Zealand for the first opening match of the Champions Trophy:
Probable XI – Pakistan Vs New Zealand
Pakistan (Captain: Mohammad Rizwan) | New Zealand (Captain: Mitchell Santner) |
Fakhar Zaman | Daryl Mitchell |
Babar Azam | Devon Conway |
Salman Ali Agha | Rachin Ravindra |
Mohammad Rizwan (C) | Kane Williamson |
Saud Shakeel | Glenn Phillips |
Tayyab Tahir | Tom Latham |
Faheem Ashraf | Mitchell Santner (C) |
Khushdil Shah | Lockie Ferguson |
Shaheen Shah Afridi | Matt Henry |
Haris Rauf | Michael Bracewell |
Naseem Shah | Jacob Duffy |
Match Details
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Where to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 PAK vs NZ Live?
The Star Sports Network will be broadcasting the match in India, and the live streaming will be available on the JioHostar app and website in India. For more details, you can visit our previous article, where the entire information is given regarding broadcasting and live streaming for the ICC Champion Trophy 2025 for all other countries, including India.