Match Preview – Pakistan vs New Zealand( PAK vs NZ ), Dream11 Prediction, 1st Match, ICC Champions Trophy. Who Will Win, On February 19, 2025

Match Details:

• Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand( PAK vs NZ ), 1st Match, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
• Date and Time: February 19,  09:00 am GMT / 02:30 pm IST / 02:00 pm local time
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

PAK vs NZ Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Pakistan

Who will win the match? – New Zealand

Pakistan vs New Zealand Preview:

Pakistan( PAK ) is set to face  New Zealand( NZ ) in their Opening match during the ICC Champions Trophy, in 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at The National Stadium on Wednesday, February 19.

New Zealand clinched a solid win against Pakistan in their last match of the 2025 Pakistan Tri-Series. Batting first, Pakistan put up a total of 242 runs before being bowled out. Captain Mohammad Rizwan led the charge with 46 off 76 balls, while Salman Agha contributed 45 from 65. On the bowling side, Naseem Shah picked up 2 wickets for 43 runs.

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Chasing 243, New Zealand faced some resistance but got the job done in 45.2 overs with five wickets to spare. Daryl Mitchell played a crucial knock of 57 off 58, while Tom Latham added 56 from 64 balls. Will O’Rourke was the star with the ball, grabbing 4 wickets and earning the Man of the Match title. Mitchell Santner also chipped in, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs. In the end, New Zealand secured a comfortable 5-wicket victory.

PAK vs NZ Possible Playing XI:

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan( c & wk ), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner(c), Rachin Ravindra, Decon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewll, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Will O’Rourke.

PAK vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Tips:

Captain: Babar Azam

Vice-Captain: Rachin Ravindra

Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Agha Salman, Michael Bracewell, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, William O’Rourke.

PAK vs NZ Recent 5 Match Performance:

PAK vs NZ Head-To-Head Records:

PAK vs NZ Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report:

The fresh, bouncy wicket will allow the ball to come onto the bat nicely, making strokeplay easier for the batters. The average first innings score here is 237 runs, so the team batting first should aim for at least that total to keep the match competitive. With the conditions favoring the batters, everyone has a great opportunity to score big on this pitch.

Venue Information:

• Stadium: National Stadium
• City: Karachi
• Capacity: 34, 238

Pakistan vs New Zealand Full Squad:

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar zaman, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner(c), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, Glenn Philips, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke.