KARACHI: Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the opening clash of ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at National Bank Stadium.
The highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicked off today, with Pakistan hosting the tournament for the first time in almost three decades.
The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches across 19 days, with Pakistan, the defending champions, taking on New Zealand in the opening match at the National Stadium in Karachi today.
The tournament will be played across three venues in Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi – as well as in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The PCB has ensured that all necessary arrangements are in place to host a successful tournament.