KARACHI, Feb. 19—The wait is over as the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy begins, with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the tournament’s opening match at the National Stadium, Karachi.
Pakistan, winners of the 2017 edition under Sarfaraz Ahmed, will look to start strong but remain cautious after back-to-back defeats against New Zealand in the recent Tri-nation ODI Series at home. Mohammad Rizwan’s squad faces an early challenge against a Kiwi side determined to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2000.
New Zealand, placed in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and hosts Pakistan, have consistently been contenders in ICC tournaments and will aim to assert their dominance from the outset.
The match is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:00 p.m. IST. Fans can catch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
(Broadcast details as per official sources.)
