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Pakistan, as defending champions, will face New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan seeks to continue their impressive ODI form and avenge their recent defeats against New Zealand.

In the tournament opener, Pakistan will face familiar foes, New Zealand, who have recently had an upper hand over the defending champions.

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.

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

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.