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Cricket lovers, ready? The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is up with the first match set to see an exciting contest between Pakistan and New Zealand! Against the background of this historic occasion for Pakistan, as it will be hosting a major ICC tournament after almost 30 years, this match at the National Stadium in Karachi is not to be missed. Whether you plan to cheer from the stands or follow online, here’s how you can watch a live broadcast of all the action, on TV and streaming.
The Big Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand; Champions Trophy 2025
This is not any ordinary game; it is the prelude to the Champions Trophy, and both sides have a lot to prove. Pakistan, hosting, will be keen to make an impression, and New Zealand, having just won a tri-series, will want to take that momentum into this game. The rivalry between these two cricketing nations provides an added dimension to this much-anticipated game.
When and where does this event?
Date: 19th February 2025, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM PST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan
For all those who wish to enjoy the match on the big screen, various TV networks are to broadcast the match across the world. Here’s the lowdown:
TV Broadcast Channels
| Country | TV Channels |
| India | Star Sports Network, Sports18 (English & Hindi commentary) |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| Australia | Prime Video |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean |
Live Streaming Platforms
| Country | Streaming Platforms |
| India | JioHotstar (Free Streaming) |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha App |
| UAE & MENA | STARZPLAY |
| UK | SkyGo, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow by Cricbuzz App |
| Australia | Prime Video |
| South Africa | SuperSport App |
| Bangladesh | Toffee App |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa Digital |
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Key Players |
| Pakistan | Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman |
| New Zealand | Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner |
