PAK vs NZ Prediction & Possible Playing 11 Of CT 2025
Check Full Predictions details between PAK vs NZ for Champions Trophy 2025 match 1
The ICC Champions Trophy will begin on Wednesday (Feb 19th) at the National Stadium in Karachi. New Zealand and Pakistan have both won the Champions Trophy title once. Both teams beat India in the finals in 2000 and 2017, respectively. Both these teams were recently involved in an ODI Tri-series with South Africa being the third team. The Kiwis beat Pakistan at Karachi to win the ODI Tri-Series final.
PAK vs NZ Match Details
Day & Date: Wednesday, 19th February 2025
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Timings: 2:30 PM (IST)
PAK vs NZ Head-To-Head
| Stats | Matches | PAK won | NZ won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 61 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| At National Stadium, Karachi | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Pakistan | 30 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PAK vs NZ Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium in Karachi is a great pitch to bat on. The ball comes very nicely on the bat, enabling the batters to hit across the line a lot more. As the match progresses, the pitch becomes even better to bat in under lights, as there are chances of dew coming in later. The Team that wins the toss will look to bowl first on this pitch.
PAK vs NZ Weather Report
The weather in Karachi will be good for playing Cricket. The temperatures will hover around 29°C, and there is no chance of rain on the matchday.
PAK vs NZ Win Prediction
The Pakistan Cricket team has a better chance of winning this match as they have a great ODI record against New Zealand in ODI's.
Full Squads
Pakistan (PAK): Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Rizwan (C), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammed Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
New Zealand (NZ): Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
PAK vs NZ Confirmed Playing 11
Pakistan (PAK)- Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(wk/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand (NZ)- Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs NZ When & Where To Watch
The live broadcast of the ICC Champions Trophy in India will be available on the Star Sports Network. Fans can live stream the mega ICC event on JioHotstar.
PAK vs NZ Key Players To Watchout For
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman & Naseem Shah
New Zealand: Kane Williamson & Michael Bracewell
PAK vs NZ League11 Team
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