New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by two wickets in Karachi ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against hosts Pakistan.

Series,2025 came to an end at National Stadium, Karachi on Friday 14th February. The series had 4 ODI’s and New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa participated in the competitions till the end. New Zealand dominated the series and won all the four matches.

Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

New Zealand's Kane Williamson reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand, in Karachi, Pakistan Wednesday,

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Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan's 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Just as the match was about to get underway, New Zealand batter Devon Conway and the crowd in Karachi were left scared following a 'loud noise' erupted.