Pakistan vs New Zealand Final: Tri-Series Match Highlights – February 14, 2025
Catch all the latest updates from the Pakistan vs New Zealand final of the ODI Tri-Series on February 14, 2025. Read about key performances, team changes, and injury updates ahead of the Champions Trophy.
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On February 14, 2025, Pakistan and New Zealand faced off in the final of the ODI tri-series at Karachi's National Stadium, serving as a precursor to their upcoming Champions Trophy encounter.
Toss and Team Changes
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. New Zealand made two changes to their lineup: Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith replaced Matt Henry and Ben Sears.
Match Highlights
Pakistan's innings began cautiously, with openers Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam facing disciplined bowling from New Zealand's pacers. Fakhar was dismissed for 10 runs, caught by Will Young off Will O'Rourke's bowling. Babar Azam, however, continued to anchor the innings, reaching 29 runs before being caught and bowled by Nathan Smith.
At the 16-over mark, Pakistan was 65/3, with Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha at the crease. The pair adopted a cautious approach, focusing on building a partnership. By the 17th over, the score had progressed to 68/3.
Injury Update
New Zealand's all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who had been struck on the forehead during a warm-up match, resumed training ahead of the Champions Trophy. Despite passing his initial Head Injury Assessment (HIA), Ravindra experienced headaches and was ruled out of the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan.
This match served as a valuable warm-up for both teams ahead of the Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025, in Karachi. The tournament marks a significant return of major international cricket to Pakistan after nearly three decades.
The final score and detailed statistics of the tri-series match are yet to be reported. For the latest updates, fans are encouraged to follow official cricket news outlets.
