New Zealand (320/5) defeat Pakistan (260) comfortably by 60 runs to clinch triumph in the inaugural match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[RidiculousMan]

Some sources are saying that Usman will open and Babar will play at 3... Still no official words. Hope the management wakes up and do what's best for the team.

 

[mominsaigol]

Let's go boys! I hope Pakistan can pull off a surprise at home and win.

The biggest advantage we have now is that we have played 2 games against them and will know what to expect.

I just hope Pakistan learns from it's mistakes.

Khusdil, Faheem can't play and neither can husnain, and babar can't play as an opener. They need to shove him down to no 3.

At this point I'd take a risk and just play usman khan as an opener with fakhar and hope to god he can atleast provide a start.

 

[Devadwal]

Some sources are saying that Usman will open and Babar will play at 3... Still no official words. Hope the management wakes up and do what's best for the team.

What happened to latest pakistan Tradition to announced the Playing eleven before the match ?

 

[Slim]

4am? Where do you live? I'm on the furthest side of the planet and it's 8pm start time for me?

Toronto! Haha, great timing for you bruh. I couldnt sleep so i got my bags of chips, and match to follow.

 

[Pakpak]

The biggest advantage we have now is that we have played 2 games against them and will know what to expect.

I just hope Pakistan learns from it's mistakes.

Khusdil, Faheem can't play and neither can husnain, and babar can't play as an opener. They need to shove him down to no 3.

At this point I'd take a risk and just play usman khan as an opener with fakhar and hope to god he can atleast provide a start.

Its bad isn't it. Atleast 3 passengers, that's 25% of the team.

 

[Asad T]

What happened to latest pakistan Tradition to announced the Playing eleven before the match ?

We have finally come to some sense

 

[Adiram]

The biggest advantage we have now is that we have played 2 games against them and will know what to expect.

I just hope Pakistan learns from it's mistakes.

Khusdil, Faheem can't play and neither can husnain, and babar can't play as an opener. They need to shove him down to no 3.

At this point I'd take a risk and just play usman khan as an opener with fakhar and hope to god he can atleast provide a start.

Please note that NZ also played two matches against PAK and they also know the strengths and weaknesses of PAK team. They must have noted their mistakes and will fix them. So it is advantage for NZ team also.

 

[Slim]

I guess the opening ceremony is not being shown live. Heard the figther jets are thundering over karachi to showcase an airshow as part of the ceremony.

 

[BouncerGuy]

It is good IMO to not announce playing 11...keep it secret...LOL

 

[jamie smith]

It is good IMO to not announce playing 11...keep it secret...LOL

Toss in 7 minutes.
Expecting a surprise.

 

[jamie smith]

It is good IMO to not announce playing 11...keep it secret...LOL

That is good for bilaterals not for icc tournaments.

 

[jamie smith]

In pitch report wahab said that this is gonna be a batting paradise.

 

[Slim]

Will karachi embarrass us again by not filling the stadium?

 

[jamie smith]

I also think think there will be minimal crowd.

Will karachi embarrass us again by not filling the stadium?

 

[jamie smith]

Usman khan debut anyone??

 

[gazza619]

Time for Tayyabmania to arrive & shine.

 

[mominsaigol]

Its bad isn't it. Atleast 3 passengers, that's 25% of the team.

The reserve stocks/replacements outside the typical playing 11 are all passengers.

Usman, Faheem, Husnain, Khusdil. Usman is yet to be tested in odi so fingers crossed. Husnain, Faheem and Khsudil are all pathetic.

And KG + Saud don't inspire any confidence either

 

[jamie smith]

How much time has left before toss??

The reserve stocks/replacements outside the typical playing 11 are all passengers.

Usman, Faheem, Husnain, Khusdil. Usman is yet to be tested in odi so fingers crossed. Husnain, Faheem and Khsudil are all pathetic.

And KG + Saud don't inspire any confidence either

 

[Hellion]

PAK jersey looks the same colour as the outfield.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

PAK win the toss and fielding first.

Advantage Pakistan

 

[mominsaigol]

How much time has left before toss??

Pakistan chose to field

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Luck is on Pakistan side, hopefully they win today

 

[Asad T]

So it begins

 

[BouncerGuy]

Toss Update:

Pakistan have won the toss and have opted to field

 

[Rajdeep]

This is a virtual quarter finals. The team that wins almost guarantee to go through semi finals. This is assuming India will definitely be the other team from this group.

Hws the josh boys?
@Devadwal @Slim @mominsaigol

 

[NeVerMind]

Pakistan chose to field

Most teams would bat first on a flat pitch but Pakistan the only team in the world that does not know how to set up a challenging score so best bet is to chase....

 

[Slim]

I also think think there will be minimal crowd.

Pathetic, i hope someone bans cricket from Karachi if they dont show up today. I hate the karachi crowd.

 

[Slim]

This is a virtual quarter finals. The team that wins almost guarantee to go through semi finals. This is assuming India will definitely be the other team from this group.

Hws the josh boys?
@Devadwal @Slim @mominsaigol

Hahaha hey man! I guess if we win, then that will be the only virtual quarter final in this group.

 

[battler]

Stadium looks empty, let's see might fill up as the game starts

 

[aukhan]

Good decision. Bowling is sup bar....our best chance to win.

 

[JattMaula]

Let's go!

 

[followed]

Lol so that 4ft midget chicken saud is still in the side and fraud khushdil as well.
Pakistan is playing with 9 players.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Lost the toss and no Rachin either.

 

[kingusama92]

Good decision to bat second. Pitch will stay the same but the dew factor is a variable you want on your side.

 

[Hellion]

Opening game and no crowd? Beyond pathetic

 

[NeVerMind]

HappyHeart gets another go... probably the most undeserving player (and there have been a lot) to ever put on the green jersey!

 

[mominsaigol]

This is a virtual quarter finals. The team that wins almost guarantee to go through semi finals. This is assuming India will definitely be the other team from this group.

Hws the josh boys?
@Devadwal @Slim @mominsaigol

Please don't include me in this list. With Australia out of the picture, one can only support our NZ brothers for this tournament.

 

[Mohraheem]

Hopefully Chacha and Misbah are not watching this match! Pakistan can win

 

[kingusama92]

Opening game and no crowd? Beyond pathetic

I'm guessing they will fill in throughout the day, especially heading into the evening.

 

[followed]

Pakistan team is so bad with players like zimbo, midget chicken saud fraud khushdil and nerd abrar.

 

[Slim]

Good decision to bat sec, but Ghulam should have been in instead of Khushdil the parchi.

 

[Omer2002]

Well well look at kiwi team they have bought jn nathan smith who is a grt bowler n good batter coming in at number 10 or 9 too good

 

[Asad T]

Good decision to bat second. Pitch will stay the same but the dew factor is a variable you want on your side.

There wans't much dew during the tri series
so i'm not sure it will be a factor

 

[BouncerGuy]

I would have liked Usman in but anyways... let's go... Team is in and Haris is the only change for Faheem...

 

[Slim]

I'm guessing they will fill in throughout the day, especially heading into the evening.

Karachi sucks so much, god forsaken city.

 

[followed]

Pakistan selected handicapped squad and they still not making use of the players available.

 

[Asad T]

Matty Hayden:

- 300 par score, very good batting wicket, fast outfield
- spinners will come into play

 

[BouncerGuy]

So babar and fakhar will open ....LOL

 

[NeVerMind]

Stadium looks empty, let's see might fill up as the game starts

Not surprised when it is Karachi but why have the opening game on a weekday? Surely they got have planned to kick off on the weekend??

 

[shah9425]

Let's win this boys

 

[kingusama92]

There wans't much dew during the tri series
so i'm not sure it will be a factor

Probably not but it's best to stay on the safe side.

I'm guessing the real reason they want to chase second is because of the South Africa game.

 

[Markhor]

Massive day in history of Pakistan cricket. Shame to miss it due to work.

 

[Hellion]

I'm guessing they will fill in throughout the day, especially heading into the evening.

Hopefully.

 

[kingusama92]

Not surprised when it is Karachi but why have the opening game on a weekday? Surely they got have planned to kick off on the weekend??

The main moneymaker is that India-Pakistan game.

That one was always going to get the weekend slot and they will need a few days in between to prepare + travel.

 

[Asad T]

Ramiz: Hosting the ICC is a way for Pakistan to join the world cricket fertility loll

 

[jamie smith]

So we are playing with just 8 players as 4ft chicken nugget,happyheart and zimbo are disabled.

 

[RidiculousMan]

There wans't much dew during the tri series
so i'm not sure it will be a factor

But this Pakistan team is better suited to chase.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

There wans't much dew during the tri series
so i'm not sure it will be a factor

Not much dew. But the ball tends to skid on better under lights

 

[Slim]

delete

 

[boomboomcheema]

Lazy Pakistanis don't even turn up for a Multi Nations Tournament.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Not surprised when it is Karachi but why have the opening game on a weekday? Surely they got have planned to kick off on the weekend??

Hardly makes a difference in Pakistan 60% of the population is just sitting at home doing nothing most of the time just relying on that relative in Dubai or KSA to fund them.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Last 2 years, NZ have played spin better than any other team in ODIs.

50 + average at 99 strike rate.

 

[jamie smith]

But this Pakistan team is better suited to chase.

They are better suited to lose.

 

[jamie smith]

Score prediction anyone

 

[jamie smith]

I think nz will score 400 today.

 

[Slim]

Pres Zardari is there.

 

[Slim]

I think nz will score 400 today.

Calm down lad

 

[jamie smith]

Pres Zardari is there.

Someone should throw him out.

 

[NeVerMind]

Hardly makes a difference in Pakistan 60% of the population is just sitting at home doing nothing most of the time just relying on that relative in Dubai or KSA to fund them.

I remember when I used to visit my relatives in Pakistan and when a match was happening literally at their door e.g. Karachi national stadium, was shocked to see no one interested in going. "It's better on television anyway" they used to say. Plus everyone used to wake up really late, even when they had work to go to (mostly their own business). Lazy routines and not appreciating what you have.....and here I am, joining ballots so I can get first come, first served tickets to go watch Pakistan at Lords, Oval, etc.

 

[jamie smith]

Calm down lad

Our bowling is rubbish and the pitch is an absolute belter.

 

[Devadwal]

This is a virtual quarter finals. The team that wins almost guarantee to go through semi finals. This is assuming India will definitely be the other team from this group.

Hws the josh boys?
@Devadwal @Slim @mominsaigol

Pakistan to win this match with ease. This is going to he one sided affair .

 

[BouncerGuy]

Need to stop them under 270-280

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan to win this match with ease. This is going to he one sided affair .

Ap k muu mein ghee shakar......

 

[jamie smith]

Need to stop them under 270-280

Impossible.
400 is on.

 

[Slim]

National anthem time.

 

[Rajdeep]

Good decision to bat sec, but Ghulam should have been in instead of Khushdil the parchi.

Khusdil is your Axar Patel.

 

[shamaan]

Come on pakistan

 

[BouncerGuy]

President Zardari and his daughter are in the stadium.

 

[aukhan]

Fakhar, Rizwan and Agha will be the key if we are to chase successfully.


There is no hope from Darpok Shakeel or Babar. Khushdil is a waste of space.

 

[Rana]

Below 330 and your in