PAK vs NZ: Before the Champions Trophy 2025, the Tri-Nation ODI Series is being played between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. The host Pakistan and New Zealand have reached the final of this tournament. The final match between the two teams will be played on February 14 at the National Stadium, Karachi. In this match to be held on Friday, both the teams will put in their best efforts to register a win and whichever team wins will become the champion.
In the Tri-Nation ODI series, New Zealand has won two matches so far and is at the top of the points table with 4 points. On the other hand, Pakistan has won one of the two matches played and is at the second position. South Africa played two matches in this series, but lost both. That is why it could not make it to the finals.
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New Zealand-Pakistan Clash In The final
Now New Zealand and Pakistan will clash in the final on February 14. New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the first match of the series, so Pakistan will have to put in all its effort to win the final. The New Zealand team has won both the matches played in this series and is currently looking in great form.
Pakistan Made A Solid Comeback
On the other hand, after facing defeat against New Zealand, Pakistan made a comeback and registered a spectacular victory against South Africa. In this match, Pakistan team captain Mohammad Rizwan (122*) and Salman Agha (134) scored centuries and led the team to victory.
| Pakistan's Probable Playing XI | New Zealand's Probable Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | Will Young |
| Babar Azam | Devon Conway |
| Saud Shakeel | Kane Williamson |
| Mohammad Rizwan (WK & C) | Daryl Mitchell |
| Salman Agha | Tom Latham (wicketkeeper) |
| Tayyab Tahir | Glenn Phillips |
| Khushdil Shah | Michael Bracewell |
| Shaheen Afridi | Mitchell Santner (captain) |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Matt Henry |
| Naseem Shah | Ben Sears |
| Abrar Ahmed | William O'Rourke |
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