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PAK vs NZ Match 1 Team Prediction For Today's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match:

Pakistan and New Zealand will face off in the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February.

Both teams were recently seen in action during the ODI Tri-Series 2025 which was played in Pakistan. New Zealand came out on top and lifted the trophy with a victory over hosts Pakistan in the final.

Pakistan will be captained by Mohammad Rizwan whereas star all-rounder Mitchell Santner will be leading New Zealand. The Blackcaps suffered a major setback on the eve of the Champions Trophy 2025 as senior pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury.

For Pakistan, star batter Babar Azam will likely be opening whereas Haris Rauf is all set to make it to the playing XI after recovering from his injury.

Both teams have faced off in a total of 118 matches in the ODI format with Pakistan having an upper hand with a promising margin. They have won 61 matches whereas New Zealand have come out victorious on 53 occasions. Three matches ended without a result while one match ended in a tie.

Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Match 1 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Time: February 19, Wednesday, 2:30 PM IST

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

 

PAK vs NZ National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report:

The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is traditionally known for favouring the batters. There won't be too much movement for the new ball bowlers instead the batters will see the ball coming onto the bat nicely due to even pace and bounce on the surface.

However, spinners might get an advantage with some turn as the game progresses. Considering it's the first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the chasing sides have won more games at this venue which means the team winning the toss might bowl first despite the humid conditions.

 

Where To Watch Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Men's Cricket Team:

The match 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Pakistan and South Africa will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app meanwhile it will be telecasted live on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network.

 

PAK vs NZ ODI Team Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

Wicket-keepers: Devon Conway, Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Kane Williamson (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell (Vice-captain)

All-rounders: Agha Salman, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah

 

PAK vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 1:

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

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O’RourkeDevon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O’Rourke

 

PAK vs NZ Squads, ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

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

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