PAK vs NZ Live Streaming, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off with an electrifying encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on 19 February 2025.
This high-stakes clash marks the start of an intense tournament, featuring the world’s top eight ODI teams. Pakistan, the hosts and defending champions, are eager to put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd.

However, they face a formidable challenge against New Zealand, a team that recently bested them in an ODI tri-series. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan will look to turn the tables, while the Blackcaps, under Mitchell Santner’s leadership, aim to maintain their winning momentum.
The National Bank Stadium in Karachi has historically favoured batsmen, but the recent pitch conditions suggest assistance for seamers early on, with spinners coming into play as the game progresses.
The average first-innings score at the venue is around 260-270. The toss could be crucial, with teams likely to opt for bowling first to capitalise on early movement. Weather-wise, Karachi is expected to be clear, with no major interruptions due to rain.
New Zealand enters the Champions Trophy with impressive form, having won all their matches in the recent ODI tri-series, including two dominant victories over Pakistan. Kane Williamson, in particular, has been in red-hot form, scoring 225 runs in just three innings during the series.
Pakistan, on the other hand, struggled in the tri-series, with their batting and bowling lacking consistency. However, with home support and key players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi in their ranks, they have the firepower to bounce back in this crucial encounter.
Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra.
| Licensee | Territories | Linear Channels | Website | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Star | India+ (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives) | Star Sports Network | Hotstar | JioHotstar |
| PTV | Pakistan | PTV Sports | PTV Sports | Myco |
| Ten Sports | Pakistan | Ten Sports | Tamasha | Tamasha |
| TSM | Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports | Toffee | Toffee |
| E& | MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | StarzON, StarzPlay |
| Sky Sports | UK & Northern Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | Sky Sports, Sky Go, NOW TV | Sky Sports |
| SuperSport | Sub-Saharan Africa | SS Cricket | SuperSport | SuperSport, DSTV |
| Willow | USA & Canada | Willow TV (USA & Canada), Willow Xtra (USA only) | Willow TV, CricBuzz | Willow TV, CricBuzz |
| ESPN Caribbean | Caribbean Islands | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Cricinfo | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Amazon | Australia | N/A | Prime Video | Prime Video |
| Sky TV NZ | New Zealand | Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3 | Sky NZ, Sky Sport, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Maharaja TV | Sri Lanka | TV1 | Sirasa TV | ICC.tv |
| Ariana TV | Afghanistan | ATN | ICC.tv | ICC.tv |
| PNG Digicel | Papua New Guinea | TVWAN Action | ICC.tv | ICC.tv |
| ICC | ROW (Rest of the World) | N/A | ICC.tv | ICC.tv |