Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

PAK vs NZ Live Cricket Score, Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score Online: Pakistan will look to gain a measure of revenge against New Zealand for the recently-concluded Tri-Series final loss when the two sides meet once again In the Champions Trophy opener.

In a significant development, the Indian national flag has been spotted at the National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan, on the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener. This comes after a controversy erupted when a viral video showed the absence of the Indian flag at the stadium, sparking widespread debate and criticism.

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 tournament opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 19 (Wednesday). Pakistan and New Zealand recently clashed in the tri-nation ODI series in Pakistan,