Pakistan cricketers have been docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi.

New Zealand will head into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa with confidence intact despite suffering their first defeat of the tournament against India, paceman Matt Henry said.

New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month. More relevant is that New Zealand chased down 305 against South Africa in Lahore after Kane Williamson scored 133 and also beat hosts Pakistan in the tri-series.

According to reports, Shadab Khan is likely to take the helm as captain with Mohammad Yousuf poised to step in as the new coach.

Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Pakistan will kick off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 journey with a high-stakes clash against New Zealand on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. However, the two teams enter the ...

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Who: Pakistan vs New Zealand What: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Where: National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan When: Wednesday, February 19 at 2pm (09:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera Sport‘s live text and ...

New Zealand underlined their Champions Trophy aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending cricket champions and hosts Pakistan in their Group A match at the National Stadium in Karachi ...

Star batter Virat Kohli took the field for his 300th one-day international as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the final Group A clash at the 2025 Champions Trophy.