The Champions Trophy returns with a high-voltage opener between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, who recently clashed in a tri-series final. Pakistan, aiming to retain their title at home, face challenges with key players' form and fitness.

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Pakistan, as defending champions, will face New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan seeks to continue their impressive ODI form and avenge their recent defeats against New Zealand.

In the tournament opener, Pakistan will face familiar foes, New Zealand, who have recently had an upper hand over the defending champions.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the ICC Champions Trophy today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in ODIs. Pakistan and New Zealand first faced off in ODI's in a bilateral standalone match on February 11, 1973. This was back