Pakistan's Champions Trophy title defence will start against New Zealand at Karachi on February 19, followed by an intense clash against arch-rivals India on February 23 in Dubai. Their final clash will be against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on February 27. Often bringing excitement and drama t
With this win, NZ has got plenty of momentum ahead of its ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against the same opponent, taking place at the same venue on February 19. Their unbeaten run in the series will be a huge confidence booster for the players.
As the ODI tri-nation series steps closer to its conclusion, the host team, Pakistan, will face undefeated New Zealand in the final at Karachi's National Stadium on Friday.
Pakistan will kickstart the Champions Trophy with the tournament opener against New Zealand at Karachi on February 19. This time around, Pakistan is going with the duo of Fakhar, the team's centurion in the 2017 final against arch-rivals India and Babar as openers.
Azam maintains a narrow lead at the head of proceedings but a pair of India players are closing in following good efforts during the ODI series against England.
Opening batter Fakhar Zaman has come out in support of Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam and backed him to find his lost form in the upcoming fixtures amid his dwindling form.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against Pakitan in the first match of the ODI tri-series on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Fans and former cricketers were left flabbergasted over the inclusion of certain players in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Former cricketer Basit Ali believes Pakistan's top batting star Babar Azam's position in the team will remain unaffected even if he fails to deliver in the upcoming Champions Trophy.