ICC Champions Trophy 2025: After locking horns in the recently culminated tri-nation series, both Pakistan and New Zealand will kickstart the latest edition of the much-awaited Champions Trophy. Both the teams have been dented by injury issues and they will need to find and navigate their way in the tournament. New Zealand will be without their pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson, whereas Pakistan will play without their regular opener Saim Ayub. New Zealand recently defeated Pakistan in the tri-nation series and will start as favourites in the competition.
India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan are the eight teams that will play in the latest edition of the Champions Trophy. The tournament will be played in the ‘Hybrid Model’, as the Rohit-Sharma led India team will play all their matches in Dubai. Pakistan and New Zealand will play the first match of Group A. Here are all the details of when and how to watch the Pakistan vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 opener.
Pakistan vs New Zealand: When Will The Toss Happen For The Champions Trophy 2025 Opener?
Pakistan vs New Zealand: How To Watch The Champions Trophy 2025 Opener On Television?
On the eve of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan confirmed that former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam will open the batting for Pakistan. Azam has been out of form lately, but the Pakistan skipper feels that Babar is technically sound and can contribute to the team’s cause at the top of the order.