PAK vs NZ Today Match Prediction: Pakistan (PAK) and New Zealand (NZ) will compete in the 1st match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Who will win the 1st ODI Pakistan and New Zealand match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Find out in our prediction for today’s PAK vs. NZ match. The Pakistan and New Zealand cricket match will be held on Wednesday, February 19, at National Stadium, Karachi.
PAK vs NZ Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Match |
|---|---|
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, February 19, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
PAK vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Pakistan (PAK)
Mohammad Rizwan will lead the Pakistan team as captain in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan (PAK) clinched the title in 2017, defeating India in the final by 180 runs
Mohammad Rizwan scored 171 runs in the tri-nation series, with his best knock being an unbeaten 122
Shaheen Shah Afridi took six wickets in the tri-nation series, with his best figures being 3/88
Salman Ali Agha scored 219 runs in the tri-nation series. Additionally, his spin bowling makes him a valuable all-round option.
New Zealand (NZ)
Mitchell Santner (c) will captain the New Zealand team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Trent Boult and Tim Southee are no longer part of the team, while Lockie Ferguson is sidelined due to injury.
Matt Henry took five wickets in two matches of the tri-nation series, with his best figures being 3/53.
Kane Williamson scored 225 runs in the tri-nation series at an impressive average of 112.50, registering one century and one half-century in the tournament.
William O’Rourke was the highest wicket-taker in the tri-nation series, claiming six wickets. His best figures in the series were 4/43.
PAK vs NZ: Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan Probable XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (C and WK), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Probable XI:
Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy
PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Winner Prediction
Best Batters
Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match:
- F Zaman
- M Rizwan
Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match:
- K Williamson
- R Ravindra
Best Bowlers
Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match:
- S Afridi
- N Shah
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match:
- M Henry
- M Bracewell
Scores Prediction
Pakistan – 270+
New Zealand – 300+
Who will win the Match?
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The Kiwis easily defeated Pakistan to win the Tri-series, going through the entire campaign unbeaten
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New Zealand’s batters put up a great show, but the bowling remains a concern.
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Pakistan and New Zealand have faced off in 118 ODI matches, with Pakistan winning 61 and New Zealand winning 53. One match was tied, and three ended without a result.
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Overall, New Zealand appears to be a more balanced team compared to Pakistan.
We are backing New Zealand to win!
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