Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa for a tri-nation series before the ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore and Karachi. Here are the live streaming, full squads, schedule and other details of the series
Pakistan is gearing up to host an exciting tri-nation ODI series featuring New Zealand and South Africa from February 8 to 14, 2025. The tournament will be played in a single-league format and will serve as a crucial preparation opportunity for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held one week later. (More Cricket News)
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi will be the two venues for the series, with both stadiums undergoing extensive renovations to enhance the playing and viewing experience.
The series will commence with Pakistan taking on New Zealand on February 8 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The Black Caps will then face South Africa in a day match on February 10 at the same venue.
Following these two matches, the tournament will shift to Karachi, where Pakistan will lock horns with South Africa in a day/night encounter at the National Bank Stadium on February 12. The top two teams from the league stage will then meet in the final on February 14 in Karachi.
The Gaddafi Stadium now boasts an increased seating capacity with newly installed chairs throughout the venue. Additionally, 480 state-of-the-art LED floodlights have been introduced to improve the broadcast LUX levels.
Meanwhile, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, significant upgrades have been made, including the construction of a new hospitality enclosure for players and officials at the University End. These enhancements aim to provide better facilities and a modernized atmosphere for both players and fans.
Ahead of the series, Pakistan and New Zealand will conduct training sessions under lights at the Gaddafi Stadium on February 6, while South Africa will have their first training session at the venue on the morning of February 9.
This series provides the PCB with a golden opportunity to showcase its upgraded stadiums to the world, ensuring that the country is fully prepared to host the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
8 February – Pakistan v New Zealand (d/n) - Lahore
10 February – New Zealand v South Africa (d) - Lahore
12 February – Pakistan v South Africa (d/n) - Karachi
14 February – Final (d/n) - Karachi
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Saud Shakeel, Naseem Shah, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Hasnain, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy
South Africa: Yet to be announced
Live streaming details of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 are yet to be announced.