PAK vs NZ 1st ODI Live Streaming & Telecast: Pakistan and New Zealand face off in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Here’s how to watch the game, including broadcast channels, live streaming platforms, and key match details.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, ODI Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Time:
- Toss: 2:00 PM IST
- Match Start: 2:30 PM IST (Day-Night)
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan
- Significance: Pakistan, the defending champions, seek a strong start against New Zealand, who recently defeated them in a tri-series final.
Where to Watch: Country-Wise Broadcast & Streaming Options
India
- TV: Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website (16 feeds, 9 languages, vertical “MaxView”)
- Radio: All India Radio
Pakistan
- TV: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
- Streaming: Myco and Tamasha apps
- Radio: HUM 106.2 FM
United Kingdom
- TV: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action
- Streaming: SkyGo, NOW, Sky Sports App
- Radio: BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
USA & Canada
- TV: WillowTV
- Streaming: Willow by Cricbuzz app (includes Hindi commentary)
Australia
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video (Hindi commentary available)
New Zealand
- TV: Sky Sport NZ
- Streaming: SkyGo and NOW app
Middle East & UAE
- TV: CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2
- Streaming: STARZPLAY
Other Regions
- Free Streaming (80+ territories): ICC.tv (includes Nepal, Japan, Malaysia)
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports (TV); Toffee app (streaming)
Key Features of the Broadcast
- Multi-Language Coverage: Indian viewers get feeds in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and more. Sign language and audio descriptions are also available.
- Hybrid Model: India’s matches take place in Dubai, but this match is in Pakistan.
- Squad Lineups:
- Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Rachin Ravindra
Match Conditions & Final Notes
- Weather: Karachi expects clear skies, ensuring smooth gameplay.
- Context: Pakistan looks to recover from its recent losses to New Zealand.