Ashwin gave 85 each (out of 100) to New Zealand and India and picked them to advance to the semi-finals from Group A, which also has Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The Champions Trophy returns with a high-voltage opener between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, who recently clashed in a tri-series final. Pakistan, aiming to retain their title at home, face challenges with key players' form and fitness.

The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place at National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin at 2:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 2 PM IST.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the ICC Champions Trophy today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Pakistan vs New Zealand, PAK vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Live Score Streaming Online & Telecast Channel: New Zealand come into the contest having defeated Pakistan twice in the Tri-Nation Se

New Zealand look like a super balanced unit, and come into the campaign opener as strong favourites to qualify from Group A.

Eight years since the Champions Trophy had one of its most momentous occasions with Pakistan beating India at a packed Oval in London, the competition is finally set to return. The holders will begin their defence on home soil in Karachi on Wednesday when they face New Zealand.

Head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in ODIs. Pakistan and New Zealand first faced off in ODI's in a bilateral standalone match on February 11, 1973. This was back