New Zealand crush Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Tri-Series final in Karachi, sending a strong warning to ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosts with their dominant performance.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final in a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of next week’s opening game of the Champions Trophy.

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.

The Black Caps have cruised to a five wicket win over Pakistan in the tri-series final in Karachi. After bowling the hosts out for 242, New Zealand were under no real pressure to score runs and reached the total with 28 balls to spare.

PAK vs NZ Tri-Series Final Highlights, Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI: A clinical chase on the back of fifties from Daryll Mitchell and Tom Latham helped New Zealand clinch the Tri-Series title without dropping a match and a five-wicket win over Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

South Africa has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in a must-win tri-nation series game for both teams at an upgraded National Bank Stadium.

Powered by sensational centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha, Pakistan pulled off a stunning run chase, overhauling a massive target of 353 with six wickets to spare in Karachi. The victory secured their place in the tri-nation series final on Friday,