Champions Trophy: Pak vs NZ live stream & match details

Pakistan is set to face New Zealand in the first match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Match Details:

Venue:  National Stadium Karachi
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm (PST), 2:30 pm (IST), 9:00 am (GMT)

Earlier this month, New Zealand defeated Pakistan twice in the tri-nation series at the same venue. However, as the home team, Pakistan is still considered the favourite for this match.

Head to head:

Both teams have faced each other in 118 ODI matches. Pakistan have the upper hand over New Zealand, winning 61 matches. While the BlackCaps have managed 53 victories, one game has been tied, with three games ending without a result. 

Key players:

Mohammad Rizwan will play a crucial role as Pakistan's captain, leading from the front with the bat and behind the stumps. Babar Azam, one of the most consistent batters, will be key in anchoring the innings, while Fakhar Zaman's aggressive approach at the top can put pressure on New Zealand early on. Shaheen Afridi's ability to strike with the new ball and Naseem Shah's swing will be vital for Pakistan's bowling attack.

For New Zealand, Kane Williamson's experience and ability to control the game make him their most important batter. Mitchell Santner, leading the side, will play a big role both as an all-rounder and captain. Matt Henry's wicket-taking ability in ODIs against Pakistan makes him a key bowler, while Rachin Ravindra's all-round skills provide balance to the side.

Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (C & WK), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Usman Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

New Zealand
Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Michael Bracewell, Will O'Rourke

TV Broadcast & Live Streaming

Pakistan – TV: PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Live Streaming: Myco, Tamasha
India – TV: Star Sports, Sports18 | Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Bangladesh – TV: Nagorik TV, T Sports | Live Streaming: Toffee
UAE – TV: CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | Live Streaming: STARZPLAY
UK – TV: Sky Sports | Live Streaming: SkyGo Now, Sky Sports App
USA & Canada – TV: Willow TV
Australia – TV: Amazon
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sport NZ
Sri Lanka – TV: Maharaja TV | Live Streaming: Sirasa
Caribbean – TV: ESPN Caribbean | Live Streaming: ESPN Play

Pitch report:

The pitch at Karachi is expected to be batting-friendly for the opening match of the Champions Trophy. With a flat surface and even bounce, batters are likely to dominate, making it ideal for a high-scoring encounter. Bowlers will need to rely on variations and accuracy to contain the opposition, while spinners might get some assistance as the game progresses. Dew could also play a factor under lights, making chasing a preferred option.