ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Kicks Off with Pakistan vs. New Zealand in Karachi

By  News On Air   Feb 19, 2025

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy began this afternoon, with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in their opening ODI match in Karachi. When reports last came in, visitors, were at 175 for loss of 3 wickets 35 in overs.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl. Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium tomorrow. The tournament, featuring the eight top-ranked One Day International teams, will be held across Pakistan and the UAE. The final will be played on 9th of next month.

Group A have New Zealanda, India, Bangladesh, and hosts Pakistan. Group B consists of Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa. Pakistan lifted the last edition of the cricket Trophy in 2017, beating India in the final.