ICC Champions Trophy 2025 PAK vs NZ : New Zealand defeated Pakistan cricket team by 60 runs in the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, 19 Feb, 2025.
Pakistan won the toss and choose to bowl first
The Champions Trophy is back after an eight-year break to enlighten the world of the cricket. In the Champions Trophy 2025 inaugural match on Wednesday, 19 Feb, 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan, New Zealand out classed defending champions Pakistan cricket team by 60 runs.
Pakistan won the toss and choose to bowl first, Opting to bat first, New Zealand didn’t started well, losing Devon Conway (10) and Kane Williamson(1) early to Naseem Shah. However, batting first New Zealand were well served by hundreds from Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118 not out), as they reached 320 for five. There was also a outstanding half-century by Glenn Phillips (61 off 39). Pakistan’s bowlers struggled for breakthroughs, with Naseem Shah (2/63) and Haris Rauf (2/83) the only ones making an impact.
Pakistan’s top order batters failed to good start
Pakistan’s top order batters could not get any momentum chasing 321, with their run rate hardly ever going above 3 in the first 25 overs, and ended up losing the opening match of the 2025 Champions Trophy to New Zealand by 60 runs.
Chasing the target of 321 runs, Pakistan top order batters failed to start well in first powerplay, losing Saud Shakeel (6) and Mohammad Rizwan (3) within the first 10 overs. Babar Azam played well to give steady beginning to team by scoring 64 runs but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Salman Agha’s aggressive 42 off 28 balls and Khushdil Shah’s attacking 69 off 49 deliveries created some hope for Pakistan, but New Zealand’s bowlers tightened the grip. Haris Rauf provided some late fireworks with three sixes in his 10-ball 19, but Pakistan ultimately fell short by 60 runs.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups :
| Group A | Group B |
| Bangladesh | Afghanistan |
| India | Australia |
| New Zealand | England |
| Pakistan | South Africa |
India Vs Pakistan thrilling game of the tournament
On 23 February, 2:30 pm one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalry will pit India against Pakistan in Dubai. Cricket lovers worldwide are eagerly waiting for February 23, when the two teams will face off in Dubai. Known for its electrifying atmosphere, the India vs Pakistan team clash is the highlight of the Champions Trophy tournament.
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule
| 19 Feb – Pakistan v New Zealand, National Stadium, Karachi |
| 20 Feb – Bangladesh v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 21 Feb – Afghanistan v South Africa, National Stadium, Karachi |
| 22 Feb – Australia v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 23 Feb – Pakistan v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 24 Feb – Bangladesh v New Zealand, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 25 Feb – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 26 Feb – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 Feb – Pakistan v Bangladesh, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 28 Feb – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 1 Mar – South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi |
| 2 Mar – New Zealand v India, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 4 Mar – Semi-final 1, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai* |
| 5 Mar – Semi-final 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore** |
| 9 Mar – Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore*** |
| All matches start at 14h00 Pakistan Standard Time |
| * Semi-final 1 will involve India if they qualify |
| **Semi-final 2 will involve Pakistan if they qualify |
| *** If India qualify for the final it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
FAQ
Which team won the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ?
New Zealand defeated Pakistan cricket team by 60 runs in the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, 19 Feb, 2025.
Where and when the inaugural match between New Zealand and Pakistan played?
in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, 19 Feb, 2025.
Who will host the ICC Champions trophy 2025?
Pakistan. Champions Trophy 2025 will begin from February 19 in a Hybrid Model. Co-hosts Pakistan will be taking on New Zealand in the opening match in Karachi. Team India will taking on Bangladesh in their first game in Dubai on February 20.
What is the difference between the Worldcup and Champions trophy?
The Champions Trophy differs from the World Cup in a number of ways. The matches in the Champions Trophy are held over a period of around two and a half weeks, while the World Cup can last for over a month.
How many times pakistan won against india in Champions trophy?
In the Champions Trophy, however, Pakistan has won three of the five meetings between the two sides, including the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final, in which they defeated India after losing to them in the group stage. This was the second time the two teams had met in an ICC final after the T20 final in 2007.
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