Match 1
Wed, 02:30 February 19
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan Team Squad
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Abrar Ahmed,
Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
New Zealand Team Squad
Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming click Here
Pakistan and New Zealand have a rich history of encounters in the ICC Champions Trophy, with New Zealand holding a slight edge in their head-to-head matchups. Here’s a detailed overview of their clashes:
Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy:
- Total Matches: 3
- Pakistan Wins: 0
- New Zealand Wins: 3
Notably, New Zealand has emerged victorious in all three of their Champions Trophy encounters against Pakistan.
Key Champions Trophy Encounters:
- 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Nairobi):
- Semi-Final: New Zealand defeated Pakistan to advance to the final, where they clinched their first ICC trophy by beating India.
- 2009 ICC Champions Trophy (South Africa):
- Semi-Final: New Zealand once again got the better of Pakistan, securing a place in the final.
Recent Encounters: Leading up to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan and New Zealand faced off in a tri-nation series final on February 14, 2025, at the National Stadium in Karachi. New Zealand emerged victorious by 5 wickets, showcasing their current form and setting the stage for an exciting tournament opener.
