Champions Trophy 2025: PAK vs NZ Match Time, Live Streaming
Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off with Pakistan vs New Zealand. Get match time, live streaming details, and squad updates for today’s opening game.
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The ICC Champions Trophy is set to make a comeback after an eight-year hiatus, bringing top cricketing nations together in a battle for supremacy. The 2025 edition of the tournament begins today, February 19, with matches being played in both Pakistan and Dubai. India’s games will take place in Dubai, while the rest of the tournament unfolds across various venues in Pakistan. Defending champions Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the opening match.
Hosts Pakistan will go up against New Zealand in their first Group A encounter at Karachi’s National Stadium. There were initial concerns regarding Pakistan’s readiness to host the tournament due to logistical delays, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has successfully completed all necessary arrangements. With an ICC tournament returning to Pakistan after several years, excitement around this match is at an all-time high.
Match Timing and Live Broadcast Information
The Pakistan vs New Zealand match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will commence at 2:30 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the live telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels. For online streaming, the match will be available on Disney+ Hotstar (Jio Hotstar).
Pakistan is strengthened by the return of fast bowler Haris Rauf, who had been sidelined due to injury in the previous tri-series. The team, led by Mohammad Rizwan, is aiming for a strong performance on home soil.
Predicted Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wicketkeeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.
New Zealand will have Rachin Ravindra back in action after recovering from a head injury sustained during the recent tri-series. The team will be led by Mitchell Santner, with Kane Williamson bringing experience to the batting order.
Predicted Squad: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Will O’Rourke.
India will kick off its Champions Trophy campaign on February 20 with a match against Bangladesh in Dubai. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 23.
A total of eight teams are participating in this tournament, divided into two groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand.
Group B: Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan.
Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will face off in the final to determine the Champions Trophy 2025 winner.
