Pakistan and New Zealand skippers pictured after the coin toss at National Bank Cricket Stadium, Karachi, on February 19, 2024. — Geo Super/Live.
KARACHI: Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bowl first against their competitor New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as the tournament kicks off with opening match at the National Bank Cricket Stadium.
The country has been graced with the opportunity of hosting an international cricket event after 29 years.
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.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.