PAK vs NZ Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Pakistan vs New Zealand?
Pakistan and New Zealand meet in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener, with past records and injuries shaping a high-stakes clash.
Pakistan and New Zealand will face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 19. New Zealand has won three of their last five encounters, but Pakistan leads the ODI head-to-head record over the past five years by 6-5.
Playing at home, Pakistan holds the advantage of familiar conditions, but injuries remain a concern, especially the absence of opener Saim Ayub. New Zealand also faces a setback with key pacer Lockie Ferguson ruled out.
Both teams know the importance of a strong start in this high-pressure tournament. With elimination risks high after a single loss, every moment in this match will be crucial.
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Match Details
| Match: | Pakistan vs New Zealand, Match 1 |
| Tournament: | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Date: | 19 February 2025 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotStar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network & Sports 18 |
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Pitch Report
The National Stadium in Karachi is known for its flat track, making it a favorable venue for batters, with an average first-innings score of 263 runs. The pitch provides good pace and bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots freely, while bowlers—especially pacers—need to be disciplined to contain the run flow. Spinners find some assistance as the game progresses, but overall, it remains a batting-friendly surface. Given the conditions, teams winning the toss generally prefer to bat first to capitalize on the true bounce and set up a strong total before the pitch starts slowing down later in the match.
Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played: | 118 |
| Pakistan Won: | 61 |
| New Zealand Won: | 53 |
| Tied: | 1 |
| No Result: | 3 |
PAK vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
If Pakistan (PAK) win the toss and opts to bat
- PAK Powerplay Score: 40-50 Runs
- PAK Total Score: 260-280
- Result: Pakistan win the match
If New Zealand (NZ) win the toss and opts to bat
- NZ Powerplay Score: 50-60 Runs
- NZ Total Score: 280-300
- Result: New Zealand win the match
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan are favourites to win the match.
Predicted Top Performers For PAK vs NZ
- New Zealand – Kane Williamson
- Pakistan – Salman Ali Agha
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