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Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match:

The thrilling encounter between defending champions and hosts Pakistan facing off against New Zealand will kick start the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday at the National Stadium, Karachi.

Just a day before the start of their campaign, the Blackcaps received a significant blow as pace bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an injury. Meanwhile, Kyle Jamieson, who last played an ODI in September 2023, was named Ferguson's replacement.

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An exciting showdown awaits in this contest on account of Pakistan and New Zealand, who have recently been embroiled in tense competitions with each other.

New Zealand recently defeated Pakistan twice in the Tri-Series held at this very venue and lifted the Tri-Series trophy in the final. This will be a huge confidence booster for New Zealand. On the other end, Pakistan is much keener to impress the home crowd as the defending champions of the Champions Trophy, which they won in 2017.

PAK vs NZ National Stadium Pitch Report:

This pitch is expected to aid the batters substantially to ensure that this match becomes a high-scoring one. Historically, the ground has seen several closely contested matches, of which the team batting first has won 36 times while the second batting team has won 39 times. As the game progresses, the pitch might assist spinners, while otherwise, conditions are in favor of runs.

PAK vs NZ Karachi Weather Report:

Karachi is set for a nice day ahead, full of sunshine and with only occasional clouds. It is thought that the weather conditions will remain friendly enough for play, as there will only be a 10 per cent chance of rain. Humidity will hover around 54 per cent, and coupled with a light breeze of 21 km/hr will keep the atmosphere comfortable, making it a perfect day for cricket.

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Where To Watch Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match

Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy opening match is all set to kick off on Wednesday at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 2 PM IST. Indian fans can catch all the action live on the JioHotstar app and website.

Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Squads:

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Saud Shakeel.

New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra.