Pakistan continue to be unpredictable. They chased down 350 with ease and are looking good before the big event. New Zealand though are always a side to watch out for as well.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Date: February 14th, 2025

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

PAK vs NZ Weather Report

Occasional showers have been around but the weather should be nice, clean and dewy.

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

Karachi's nature is yet to be seen but with dew likely batting second could be a better way to start the tournament.

PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

PAK Playing XI

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson. Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith/ Will O Rourkee

Key Players

Matt Henry

With Southee and Boult out of the picture and through with their careers Matt Henry will have a chance to grab the spotlights. He knows how to make the new-ball talk better than anyone and is growing with the older one too.

Mohammad Hasnain

Haris Rauf walked off with injury but could be back. In case he misses out, Hasnain gets his chance to push for a spot in the national team.

PAK vs NZ Match Tips

Pakistan could start favorites with their players looking more fluent.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Will Win The Match