PAK vs NZ Group A Match Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025 Playing 11

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi with an exciting opening match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand.

Pakistan is particularly interested in this competition because it is the first big international cricket event they have hosted since 1996. Both groups are keen to get their campaigns off to a strong start.

Group A includes Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand. Both teams face a formidable obstacle, and the victor will advance to the semi-finals.

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs New Zealand Schedule

Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM Local Time/ 2:30 pm IST/ 10 am GMT
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan vs New Zealand Predicted Playing XI

Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.

New Zealand:
Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, and Will O'Rourke.

Pakistan vs. New Zealand Prediction: Who will Win PAK vs. NZ Match 1?
Pakistan, who won the title in 2017, are the current champions going into the competition. With a strong combination of seasoned batsmen and a strong pace attack, they have a well-rounded team led by Mohammad Rizwan. They have the home field advantage, but their recent performances against the Kiwis are not promising.

PAK vs. NZ CT 2025 Prediction:
It is still difficult for Pakistan to face New Zealand, even if they will be in front of their home fans and the surroundings are familiar. In the tri-nation series, the Blackcaps dominated Pakistan, and they will be hoping to do the same in the Champions Trophy.