Pakistan has not had an easy time against New Zealand in the past ten days, losing three successive matches in crucial games. The Kiwis have been in great shape, dominating Pakistan in every department. Here's a brief rundown of how events went:

Pakistan in the last 10 days against New Zealand:

8th Feb - NZ beat PAK in Tri series.

14th Feb - NZ beat PAK in Tri series Final.

19th Feb - NZ beat PAK in Champions Trophy.

- THE DOMINATION OF NEW ZEALAND..!!!! pic.twitter.com/C7MB5fuI0B

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 19, 2025

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February 8, 2025 – Tri-Series Match
The series opened with New Zealand posting a record 331, aided by a fantastic 106* by Glenn Phillips. Pakistan resisted with Fakhar Zaman's 84 but fell short and were bowled out for 252. Black Caps are off to a good start.
February 14, 2025 – Tri-Series Final
Pakistan got an opportunity to get their revenge in the final but their batting failed once again, scoring just 242 runs. New Zealand chased it easily, with Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell guiding them to a five-wicket win.
February 19, 2025 – Champions Trophy Group Match
The biggest stage, but the same outcome. New Zealand maintained their winning streak against Pakistan, claiming another win and showing their dominance.
The Takeaway
Three losses, three games – it has not been a good period for Pakistan. New Zealand, on the other hand, have demonstrated why they are amongst the most consistent sides in world cricket. Pakistan will have to regroup and return stronger in their upcoming games.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is about to start, and the match today is a thrilling encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand. The match will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi and is all set to begin at 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are waiting for the live match to be viewed through different TV channels and online streaming websites.

• Match : NZ VS PAK
• Date: February 19th, 2025
• Time:  2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Karachi

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NEW ZEALAND

Rachin Ravindra/ Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Will O Rourke, Matt Henry

PAKISTAN

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed 

The Champions Trophy returns after eight years to give ODI Cricket some substance. ODIs have been minimal in the last few years and that is where the tournament will have a lot of significance. The tournament also marks the return of ICC Events in Pakistan. Pakistan, proud hosts, start the tournament and they will be wary of New Zealand who went past them well in the Tri-series before the tournament. New Zealand comes in with a good sense of Pakistan's conditions. They are without senior bowlers though with Matt Henry all that remains as New Zealand lose Ferguson to injury as well. Pakistan though will be happy with their line-up. Mohammad Rizwan is in pretty good form, but the opening partnership could have some work done to it.

PAK vs NZ Match Details

Date: February 19th, 2025

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Karachi

Pakistan vs New Zealand Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the last five games: 302

Average Score Batting Second in the last five games: 268

Wins Batting First in the last five games: 3

Wins Batting Second in the last five games: 2

Karachi is on the higher scoring side but that could be a sign of things to come. Batting first has worked well in the last few games with the pitch more two-paced towards the end as the ball gets softer.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Head to Head

PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Rachin Ravindra/ Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Will O Rourkee, Matt Henry

PAK Playing XI

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khusdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed 

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Key Players

Matt Henry

Matt Henry is the only one remaining from a class of senior pacers. He is still pretty sharp with the new ball and will be looking for whatever purchase is available in Karachi.

Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan has a habit of bringing in players for specific tournaments. The move pays off occasionally and Fakhar Zaman looks to be one promising move. He was their star in the lat edition with a century in the final and he knows how to push the game on his own. 

PAK vs NZ Match Tips

Pakistan may be the home side but New Zealand are generally a side which can shake things up in tournaments. They have the mental boost of beating Pakistan in the tri-series final and will be supercharged.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win the Match

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.