Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Mohammed Rizwan has won the toss and Pakistan opted to field first against New Zealand in the opening clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi today. The ICC Champions Trophy is returning after a hiatus of eight years.
The tournament also marks the country hosting an ICC event for the first time since 1996. New Zealand won the title back in 2000 while Pakistan are the defending champions, having beaten India in the 2017 final. New Zealand will be missing the services of pacers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson, who were ruled out due to injures. Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson were named as replacements.
Live streaming details of PAK vs NZ.
Key moments from PAK VS NZ match
Fakhar Zaman injury – The Pakistan opener injured himself while fielding in the first over.
New Zealand lose 2 quick wickets – Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah took two wickets in consecutive overs to put Pakistan in command
Pakistan vs New Zealand playing XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Fifty for Will Young
Fifty for Will Young on a tough situation a she gets to his half century with a single off Haris Rauf. Its was Young’s 11th fifty in ODIs. NZ 86/3 (19)
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Haris Rauf gets his first
Just when it looked New Zealand have arrested the slide, Haris Rauf strikes for Pakistan with the big wicket of Daryl Mitchell. The Kiwi batter miscued a pull shot only to find Shaheen Shah Afridi. NZ NZ 73/3 (16.3)
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Naseem Shah gets the edge of Kane Williamson
OUTTTT!!! Back-to-back wickets for Pakistan as Naseem Shah gets the edge of Kane Williamson for just one. The Kiwi tries to defend the back of the length delivery but gets an outside edge to Mohammad Rizwan. The whole stadium erupts. NZ 40/2 (8.1)
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Abrar Ahmed takes the first wicket of CT 2025
OUTTTTT!!!! Abrar Ahmed does the magic for Pakistan. Devon Conway fails to judge the carrom ball and is clean bowled. Abrar Ahmed takes the first wicket of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. NZ 39/1 (7.3)
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Pakistan in search for answers
Pakistan are guilty of leaking unnecessary runs in then opening overs as both the boundaries come off Devon Conway’s bat. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi in search for answers. NZ 17/0 (3)
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Injury scare for Zaman
Injury scare for Pakistan as fakhar Zaman looks like to have pulled his hamstring. The Pakistan opener goes out of the ground straightaway. The physio comes running and attends Zaman outside the boundary line. NZ 3/0 (1)
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: It’s game time in Karachi
It’s game time in Karachi. Will Young and Devon Conway walk out in the middle for New Zealand. Shaheen Shah Afridi to open the attack for Pakistan.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Pakistan opt to field
Pakistan have won the toss and have opted to field first against New Zealand.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: New Zealand batters make huge gains
New Zealand batters Daryl Mitchell (5th), Devon Conway (35th) and Glenn Phillips (41st) made significant gains in the ICC ODI Rankings, released on Wednesday. India’s Shubman Gill is the new world no.1.
Pakistan vs New Zealand live score: PAF to conduct air show
Based on reports by Pakistan media, the Pakistan Air Force will have an air show named ‘Sher Dil’ during the Champions Trophy Opening ceremony. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will be the chief guest.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Will Ravindra be available?
It is still not sure whether New Zealand will get the services of Rachin Ravindra in the opening game. The New Zealand opener suffered a forehead injury during the Tri-series clash against Pakistan. He had resumed practice, but his availability is yet to be confirmed.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Tom Latham stats in Karachi
The National Stadium in Karachi is a happy hunting ground for Tom Latham as the left-hander smashed three fifties across seven innings at the venue. Can he add another today?
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Decon Conway vs Naseem Shah
One of the match-ups that the fans will be eager to see is between Devon Conway vs Naseem Shah. The Kiwi batter has been dismissed thrice by the Pakistani pacer and it will be interesting to see the duo in action.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: No pressure on Pakistan, says Babar Azam
“There is no pressure of anything. What has happened in the past is beyond us. We have discussed mistakes we have made and we have worked on them. When you have responsibility as a senior player in any team and the team relies on you and has belief in you, then I take it in a positive way.”
Pakistan vs New Zealand live score: Karachi grounds stats
If stats are to be believed, the last seven out of eight games at the National Stadium since the start of 2023 were played between Pakistan and New Zealand.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Babar Azam speaks
“As a player, I am very excited, and all the fans are excited. A lot has changed since the Champions Trophy was held in 2017. We have new players coming, we only have three or four players who were part of that winning team. But the belief, confidence and execution are the same.”
Pakistan vs New Zealand live score: List of winners
List of winners of Champions Trophy over the years.
Pakistan vs New Zealand live score: Live streaming of PAK vs NZ
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PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Champions Trophy returns after 8 years
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: After an eight-year wait, the ICC Champions Trophy makes its much-anticipated return. This edition is especially significant as it takes place in Pakistan, the defending champions’ home. This is the first time Pakistan is hosting an ICC tournament since 1996.
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Fanstasy team
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE:
Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam (C), Devon Conway, Fakhar Zaman, Kane Williamson, Saud Shakeel
All-rounders: Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Naseem Shah, Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: National Stadium in Karachi
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: The match will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi, known for favouring batters. So far, the venue has hosted 78 ODIs. Teams batting first have won 36 matches, and those bowling first secured 39 victories. 
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: When will the match start?
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: The Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI cricket match will start at 2:30 PM (India time). The toss is scheduled to take place at 2 PM.
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Head-to-Head records
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Pakistan and New Zealand have played 118 ODI cricket matches against each other. Pakistan emerged victorious 61 times. The Black Caps secured 53 victories.
Three ODI matches had no result, and one match ended in a tie. Their most recent clash was on February 14 this year. New Zealand won the match by 5 wickets.
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Weather prediction
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: The weather in Karachi today looks ideal for cricket. No rain is expected throughout the match. The match starts at 2 PM (local time). At that time, the temperature will be around 29°C, as per Weather.com. The temperature will consistently drop throughout the match and reach 24°C by 9 PM.
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Sears, Ferguson ruled out
New Zealand will be missing the services of pacers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson, who were ruled out due to injures. Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson were named as replacements.
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: ICC event returns to Pakistan after 29 years
Pakistan is hosting an ICC event for the first time in 29 years. However, India will play all their games in Dubai.
PAK vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Welcome
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Pakistan vs New Zealand clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
