Pakistan face New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

New Zealand beat Pakistan and South Africa en route to the tri-nation series victory just ahead of Champions Trophy 2025.

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Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan is reportedly unhappy with the inclusion of a player in the team's Champions Trophy squad.

Pakistan were bowled out for 242 on a two-paced track, and New Zealand achieved the target in just 45.2 overs.

The play was abrupted for a few minutes until the cat crossed the boundary ropes and found a place to sit there.

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai this time. The Indian cricket team will be playing all its matches in Dubai including the knockouts if it qualifies

New Zealand will now look to carry their winning momentum into the Champions Trophy, aiming for a strong start against Pakistan in the tournament opener.

Pakistan made a series of errors in their tri-nation series final vs New Zealand, ahead of Champions Trophy 2025.

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The victory gives the New Zealanders a timely boost ahead of the Champions Trophy opener against the same opponents at this venue on Wednesday.

Pacer Ben Sears suffered a hamstring injury ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

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The 25-year-old missed New Zealand's victory over South Africa, which secured their spot in the decider in Karachi on Friday.

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As Babar Azam was given the mic to address the crowd at the stadium, fans started chanting his names.

A post-match video from the ongoing tri-nation ODI series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

Pakistan cricketer Tayyab Tahir weighed in on the entire incident and felt the lights were not at fault for Rachin's injury due to the elevation of the ball.