The Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, February 19, with hosts Pakistan dealing with New Zealand on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi. The event returns after an eight-year hiatus.
Pakistan is positioned in Group A alongside Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand, whereas Group B consists of Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. Pakistan might be led by Mohammad Rizwan, with Salman Ali Agha as his vice-captain.
New Zealand, below the management of Mitchell Santner, is aiming to safe their first Champions Trophy title since 2000. Nonetheless, they’ve been dealt a blow as quick bowler Lockie Ferguson has been dominated out on account of damage, with Kyle Jamieson stepping in as his substitute.
Match Schedule, Date, and Time:
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Nationwide Stadium, Karachi
The place to Watch:
Dwell Streaming: In India, the match might be streamed on JioHotstar.
Dwell Telecast: The match might be broadcast on the Star Sports activities Community and Sports activities 18 Community.
Pakistan Champions Trophy Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
New Zealand Champions Trophy Squad:
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Younger, Jacob Duffy
