PAK vs NZ Opener: Pitch & Weather Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head Record

PAK vs NZ Pitch Report:  The Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19, with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the first match at the National Stadium, Karachi. Both teams are ready for the challenge, and fans are eager to see how the conditions will affect the game. Here’s a look at the PAK vs NZ pitch report, weather update, and head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand.

PAK vs NZ: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

• Pakistan holds a slight edge over New Zealand in ODIs.
• However, New Zealand recently defeated Pakistan in a tri-series final, making them a strong contender in this match.

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PAK vs NZ Karachi Pitch Report: Batting-Friendly Conditions Expected

• The pitch at National Stadium, Karachi is generally good for batting.
• Fast bowlers might get some swing in the initial overs, but the surface will get better for batting as the match progresses.
• The ball will come nicely on the bat, allowing batters to play their shots freely.
• Spinners might get some assistance as the ball gets older, but the pitch won’t offer excessive turns.
• The team winning the toss will likely bowl first to take advantage of the early movement.

PAK vs NZ Weather Report: No Rain Threat for the Match

• The weather in Karachi on February 19 will be partly cloudy, but no rain is expected.
• The temperature will be around 30°C, and humidity will be around 30-40%.
• The conditions will be ideal for cricket, with no interruptions expected.

Probable Playing XI of both teams

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicketkeeper), Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah.

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry