Champions Trophy: Pakistan begins title defence against New Zealand

By our Special Correspondent

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will commence in Pakistan today, Wednesday, with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament at the National Stadium in Karachi at 2 PM.

The eight-team tournament will be played across three venues in Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi – as well as in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 19 February to 9 March.