PAK vs NZ: One of the biggest cricket tournaments, ICC Champions Trophy, is going to start from today. The first match of the tournament will be played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. This match between the two teams will be played on 19 February at the National Stadium in Karachi from 2:30 pm Indian time. Fans are eagerly waiting for this exciting match.
Recently New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the final of the tri-series, now it will be interesting to see whether Pakistan is able to take revenge of its previous defeat from New Zealand or not. Let us know before the match which team has the upper hand. How will be the playing eleven of both the teams
How is the Karachi pitch?
The Karachi pitch can be considered excellent for batsmen. Therefore, there is a possibility of a big score in this match. In the 78 ODIs played so far, the team batting first has won 36 times, while the team batting later has won 39 times. Spin bowlers may get some help later in the game. In such a situation, the toss will play a very important role today.
Karachi's highest score ever
The highest score ever on this ground in Karachi was 374 runs. This score was made between India and Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2008. The lowest score at this stadium was 93 runs. This score was made between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women in Women's Asia Cup 2004-05.
How will be the weather in Karachi
The weather in Karachi is expected to be clear during the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Clouds may appear at many places during the day but the weather will be perfect during the match. Humidity will be 54% and the chance of rain is only 10%. The wind will blow at a speed of 21 km/h, due to which the weather is expected to remain pleasant.
New Zealand's probable playing XI
Mitchell Santner (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson
Pakistan's probable playing XI
Mohammad Rizwan (captain, wicketkeeper), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf
