PAK vs NZ Live Streaming, 1st ODI: How to Watch Pakistan vs New Zealand in India & Other Countries?

PAK vs NZ Live Streaming, 1st ODI: Pakistan and New Zealand will lock horns in the 1st ODI of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series on February 8, 2025, at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

This tri-series, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, serves as crucial preparation for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams are fielding near-full-strength squads, with Pakistan led by Mohammad Rizwan and New Zealand under Mitchell Santner’s leadership.

With only four matches in the series before the final, every game is crucial to fine-tune combinations before the major ICC event. The Lahore crowd is expected to turn up in huge numbers as Pakistan aims to capitalise on home advantage, while New Zealand will look to adapt to the subcontinent conditions ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Match Information

• Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
• Date: February 8, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM Local Time
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

PAK vs NZ Live Streaming & TV Broadcast Details

India

• TV Broadcast: Sony Sports TEN 5
• Online Streaming: FanCode, SonyLiv

Pakistan

• TV Broadcast: Ten Sports, PTV Sports HD, A Sports
• Online Streaming: Tamasha, Tapmad, Myco

New Zealand

• TV Broadcast: NZT via the Sports Central Official YouTube channel
• Online Streaming: NZC App

Other Countries Streaming & TV Broadcast Details

Weather & Pitch Report

• Weather: Overcast conditions with mild humidity, ideal for seamers early on. No rain expected.
• Pitch: A batting-friendly surface with an average 1st innings score of 280+. Spinners could dominate as the match progresses.

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Team Previews

Pakistan

Pakistan enters this tri-series in red-hot form, having won their last three bilateral ODI series against South Africa (3-0), Zimbabwe (2-1), and Australia (2-1).

• Babar Azam might open alongside Fakhar Zaman due to Saim Ayub’s injury.
• The middle order features Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, and Usman Khan.
• The pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf will lead the bowling attack.

New Zealand

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, will rely on their experienced core.

• Kane Williamson returns to anchor the batting lineup.
• Spin options include Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Michael Bracewell.
• The pace attack features Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, and Jacob Duffy.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Full Squads

Pakistan ODI Squad

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

New Zealand ODI Squad

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