After nearly thirty long years, Pakistani fans will get to witness an International Cricket Council (ICC-sanctioned) tournament in the country when Pakistan takes on New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy opening match in Karachi tomorrow. Off-field controversies will give way to thrilling action on the field as Mohammad Rizwan’s men defend their Champions Trophy crown against Mitchell Santner’s challengers. Both teams will look to gain the upper hand in the championship.
New Zealand, ravaged by injuries, will aim to continue their recent dominance against Pakistan with another win in Karachi. Meanwhile, Pakistan, buoyed by the return of Haris Rauf, will look to make an early statement with a comprehensive victory against the Kiwis. A packed crowd is expected for the historic encounter, and millions more are anticipated to watch the game from home. Here is how you can catch all the action:
The game will be broadcast live on Pakistan’s major sports networks, including PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports, and Geo Super.
International audiences can tune in through the following networks:
| Region | TV Broadcast | Digital Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Sports18 | JioCinema (16 feeds, 9 languages) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event, Action | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | WillowTV | Willow on the Cricbuzz app (Hindi available) |
| Australia | Not available on TV | Amazon Prime Video (Hindi available) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | NOW, SkyGo app |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA, UAE) | CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | STARZPLAY |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports | Toffee app |
| Afghanistan | ATN | Not available |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1) | Sirasa app |
| Other Regions (Nepal, Japan, Malaysia, etc.) | ICC.tv | ICC.tv (free in 80+ territories) |
The Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy fixture will also be available on following platforms for viewers who prefer live streaming services.
| Platform | iOS | Play Store | Website |
| Tamasha | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| PTCL Shoq | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Tapmad | LINK | LINK | LINK |
| Myco | LINK | LINK | LINK |
With a wide range of television channels and streaming services, fans worldwide can tune in to catch every moment of Champions Trophy 2025. Whether on TV, mobile apps, or online platforms, the tournament opener between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to grab global attention as both teams begin their quest for the title.