Where To Watch Pakistan Tri-Nation Series: As Pakistan gears up to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the country will first stage an ODI Tri-Nation series featuring South Africa and New Zealand as part of preparations for the mega event. The tournament will begin on February 8, serving as a crucial warm-up for all three teams before the Champions Trophy kicks off on February 19.
The four-match series will be played in a round-robin format, with each team facing the other once. The top two sides will then meet in the final on February 14. Matches will be held at the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the National Stadium in Karachi—both key venues for the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series
The tournament will provide Pakistan with an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy, while South Africa and New Zealand will get a valuable chance to familiarize themselves with the conditions. The series comes at a time when debates over stadium readiness for the Champions Trophy are ongoing, making it a crucial test for the host nation’s infrastructure and organizational capabilities.
Where can I watch the Pakistan Tri-series?
The Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast rights for the ODI Tri-Nation series in India, with live telecasts of all matches between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. Fans can also watch the live streaming exclusively on the FanCode app in India.
Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | 2:30 PM | Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium |
| February 10 | New Zealand vs South Africa | 10:00 AM | Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium |
| February 12 | Pakistan vs South Africa | 2:30 PM | Karachi, National Stadium |
| February 14 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | 2:30 PM | Karachi, National Stadium |
Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand Squads
Pakistan Squad
Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Muhammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne.
New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.
The tournament promises thrilling cricket action as teams fine-tune their strategies ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With Pakistan playing at home, they will aim to make a strong statement, while South Africa and New Zealand will look to gain crucial experience on subcontinental pitches.