Pakistan suffered a 5-wicket loss to New Zealand in the ODI Tri-Nation Series final at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 14 (Friday). This defeat is a major setback for the hosts as they aimed to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the Tri-Series in Pakistan 2025 today.The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won his second successive toss and elected to field against an understrength South Africa lineup in the cricket tri-nation series. New Zealand had to make one forced change with opening batter Rachin Ravindra replaced by Devon Conway.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.