As hosts Pakistan begin their preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, they take on New Zealand in the 1st ODI of the tri-series tournament which also includes South Africa. The match will be played at the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Amidst the debate regarding the readiness of the stadiums ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will host South Africa and New Zealand in a Tri-Nation series, starting on February 8, as a preparation before the big ticket event.

Pakistan have had a good run in the ODIs in the build-up to the Champions Trophy and the final assignment marks the return of tri-series. Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa in a short tri-series comprising four matches with two each in Lahore and Karachi,

The Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 will begin on Saturday, February 8. Pakistan will host South Africa and New Zealand, with a total of four games to be played across Lahore and Karachi. This tri-series holds importance for all three teams as players will look to bolster their preparations and get into form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the Tri-Series in Pakistan 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.