Hosts Pakistan will begin their defense of the Champions Trophy title they won in 2017 as they face New Zealand in the tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match is set to take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with New Zealand coming into the game with confidence, having defeated Pakistan twice in the recent Tri-Nation Series.
While New Zealand has had the upper hand recently, the team will be missing key bowlers Lockie Ferguson (foot injury) and Ben Sears. Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy have been brought in as replacements. Matt Henry will lead the pace attack for the Kiwis.
Match Details:
- Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Toss Time: 2:00 PM IST
- Match Start: 2:30 PM IST
Where to Watch:
- TV: The match will be broadcast LIVE on Star Sports and Sports18 channels in India.
- Live Stream: You can watch the live stream on JioHotstar app and website in India.
Squads –
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), 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.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), 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.