PAK vs NZ Match Preview

The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19, 2025, with the inaugural match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. The match is extremely anticipated, particularly following New Zealand's recent victory in Pakistan during the ODI Tri-Series final on February 14, 2025, where New Zealand won by chasing out a target of 243 with 28 balls and 5 wickets to spare. Pakistan, the reigning champions, will host their first-ever global cricket tournament since 1996, with the UAE serving as a neutral venue.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi

Date & Time: 19th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PAK vs NZ Venue Stats

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

The National Stadium in Karachi is known for its batter-friendly surfaces. The players should anticipate an inline pace and bounce all through the entire game. There should also be something in it for slower bowlers and spinners with sufficient turns to create havoc, especially later on. 

PAK vs NZ Weather Report

Temperatures will approach 30 degrees Celsius, with high humidity.

PAK vs NZ Last Five Matches

PAK vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Topmost Picks for PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Mohammad Rizwan – He has scored over 2500 ODI runs. His leadership and batting abilities have been critical in guiding the team through numerous international challenges.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi – Shaheen Afridi has taken 5 wickets in two games while keeping his economy at 7.70. The twenty-four-year-old pacer has taken 20 wickets in only nine games against New Zealand.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Kane Williamson – He is a right-handed batter known for his graceful stroke play and tactical brilliance among cricket's top players. He has more than 7000 ODI runs.
• Michael Bracewell –  Michael Bracewell, an all-rounder with both batting and bowling abilities, brings equalize to the squad. As the batter, Bracewell has two ODI centuries.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Devon Conway(VC), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner, Salman Agha(C), Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Naseem Shah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for Pakistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan(VC), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(C), Daryl Mitchell, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mitchell Santner, Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Matt Henry, Naseem Shah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Salman Agha, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs NZ Probable Winners:

The home team boasts a number of world-class ODI cricketers, but they have struggled to produce positive results against their opponents. New Zealand, on the other hand, has seen some fantastic results from a collaborative effort. Their strength has stemmed from the team dynamic, with an array of players stepping up at various stages. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.