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A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener

  • Pakistan has ended a 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament by winning the toss and electing to field against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener.
  • New Zealand has won its last three Champions Trophy games against Pakistan, occurring in 2000, 2006, and 2009.
  • The Champions Trophy includes two groups: Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, and Group B with England, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
  • The final of the tournament is set for March 9, with the location depending on India's qualification status.
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Anadolu AjansıAnadolu Ajansı

Ending 29-year hiatus, ICC Champions Trophy tournament kicks off in Pakistan

It is 1st International Cricket Council tournament in South Asian country since 1996 - Anadolu Ajansı

·Ankara, Türkiye
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A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Likely Playing XIs: Rachin Ravindra To Be Fit For Champions Trophy Opener?

The Champions Trophy is back on the calendars of cricket enthusiasts as the extravaganza fest returns after over seven years of absence with a high-profile match between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning the tournament in the revamped Karachi Stadium on Wednesday. Cricket has been going through a phase where the ODI craves attention while its younger sibling, T20I, has been getting all the plaudits for delivering on its promise of an action-pac…

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Kiwis Accelerate After Early Setbacks Against Pakistan's Bowling Attack in Champions Trophy Opener

In the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand. After losing early wickets to Pakistan’s bowlers in the Champions Trophy opener, New Zealand began to accelerate their innings. Will Young’s performance helped to stabilize the innings, reaching 49 not out in 16 overs. New Zealand was at 73/2 after 16 overs.  The batting lineup includes Kane Williamson and Devon Co…

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Pakistan opt to bowl after winning toss against New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener

GUWAHATI, Feb 19: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got underway in Pakistan today (Feb 19) with the hosts facing New Zealand in the tournament opener in Karachi. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and asked the Kiwis to bat first. Meanwhile, India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai tomorrow (Feb 20) before facing arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Feb 23).

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Pakistan opt to bowl against New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener - OrissaPOST

Karachi: Defending champions Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener here Wednesday. Pakistan had won the last edition of the tournament in 2017. The eight-nation ICC showpiece marks the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years. Teams: Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, N…

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