Pakistan is gearing up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with all the participating teams intensifying their preparations. As the host nation, Pakistan is considered a strong contender for the title this year. Before the tournament kicks off, Pakistan will play a tri-series against two formidable teams to gear up for the mega ICC event.
Pakistan to face South Africa and New Zealand ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The tri-series, scheduled from February 8 to February 14, will feature Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand. The matches will take place across two venues: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The tri-series will help Pakistan prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19.
Tri-Series Schedule:
8 February – Pakistan vs New Zealand, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
10 February – New Zealand vs South Africa, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
12 February – Pakistan vs South Africa, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
14 February – Final, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Pakistan taking on West Indies in a two-match Test series
At the moment, Pakistan is engaged in a two-match Test series against West Indies, currently underway from January 25 in Multan.
West Indies opted to bat first after winning the toss, aiming to capitalize on a pitch that is expected to favor spin bowlers once more. While Pakistan’s bowlers have been in excellent form, their batters are still looking to find consistency before ICC Champions Trophy.
The much-awaited India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match on February 23 is expected to be a highlight of the ICC event, creating buzz among fans worldwide.
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West Indies, batting first, were dismissed for 163 in 41.1 overs on day 1, with Noman Ali leading the attack for Pakistan, taking 6 wickets for 41 runs in 15.1 overs. At stumps, Pakistan were comfortably placed at 154 runs from 47 overs, with no wickets lost, trailing West Indies by just 9 runs.
