Islamabad, Feb 7: The Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025 kicks off with Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. Organizers have unveiled the official trophy, marking the start of an exciting battle.
Serving as a crucial preparatory event for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, this series will help all three teams fine-tune their strategies and adapt to Pakistani conditions.
Tournament Schedule and Venues
The action kicks off on February 8 with Pakistan taking on New Zealand at the revamped Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, under the floodlights. This state-of-the-art venue will also host the second encounter on February 10, where New Zealand will battle South Africa in an early morning clash at 9:30 AM PST.
Following these fixtures, the tournament will move to the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, where Pakistan will face South Africa on February 12. The top two teams from the round-robin stage will then compete in the highly anticipated final on February 14 under lights at 2:00 PM PST.
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A Crucial Preparation for Champions Trophy 2025
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 set to commence on February 19 in Karachi, the Tri-Nation Series serves as a vital platform for teams to refine their combinations and gain momentum. Pakistan’s skipper, Mohammad Rizwan, is aiming for his fourth consecutive ODI series triumph after securing victories against Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa in recent bilateral contests. Expressing his enthusiasm, Rizwan stated:
“Playing in front of our passionate home crowd in newly renovated stadiums is an incredible opportunity. Our preparation has been solid, and we are focused on delivering our best performances ahead of the ICC event.”
Full Schedule:
- February 8 – Pakistan vs New Zealand (Day/Night) – 2:00 PM PST
- February 10 – New Zealand vs South Africa (Day) – 9:30 AM PST
- February 12 – Pakistan vs South Africa (Day/Night) – 2:00 PM PST
- February 14 – Final (Day/Night) – 2:00 PM PST
With the trophy unveiled, teams geared up, and stadiums ready, the Tri-Nation Series 2025 promises intense competition and high-octane cricket action, setting the stage for an electrifying ICC Champions Trophy.
