Pakistan national cricket team during the jersey launch. Photo: X | Pakistan Cricket Pakistan national cricket team during the jersey launch. Photo: X | Pakistan Cricket

Pakistan's senior national cricket team is facing New Zealand in match 1 of the Pakistan ODI Tri-series 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, 8 February 2025. (Match Blog | Streaming)

Toss Update

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in Lahore.

Playing XIs

New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William O' Rourke

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Khushdil Shah, Kamran Ghulam,22win Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Upton, who played a role in India winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup, had also arranged a similar camp for the South African cricket team in 2012.

South Africa are the third team in this tri-series. The hosts, Pakistan launched their new jersey for the ODIs which they will also wear in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on 19 February.

Both teams will try to come up with their best playing XI combination before the multi-nation tournament starts.

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The average score on this pitch is approximately 292, which indicates a good batting opportunity. The wicket isn't as firm, so the ball may not come onto the bat as smoothly as expected. The new ball will be crucial; bowlers need to target the stumps to maximize the chances of getting bowled or lbw. Maintaining intensity with the new ball will be essential, and the bowlers will have to put in considerable effort.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand - Live Streaming Details

The PAK Vs NZ, Match 1 of the Pakistan ODI tri-seriessbet, will be available to stream live on the JioTV app and website in India. On TV, the Sony Sports Network channels will broadcast the match in India.