New Zealand will begin their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on Wednesday in Karachi against hosts Pakistan. The BlackCaps enter the tournament in good form after winning the Tri-Nation series involving Pakistan and South Africa.

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is set to miss the ICC Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan after sustaining a forehead injury. Despite showing signs of recovery, Ravindra is undergoing concussion protocols.

Rachin Ravindra's outstanding cricket performances have always been a talking point, but his personal life has also drawn attention, especially his long-term relationship with girlfriend Premila Morar.

In the tournament opener, Pakistan will face familiar foes, New Zealand, who have recently had an upper hand over the defending champions.

New Zealand are sweating over the fitness of a couple of key players ahead of the tri-series final and the Champions Trophy. The Black Caps will face Pakistan in the final of the tri-nation series in Karachi on Friday,

The two teams who will be facing each other will be hosts and defending champions Pakistan and New Zealand. This will be the match that will start of proceeding

Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening fixture of the Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC event, marking its return after eight years, is being hosted by Pakistan. Notably, Pakistan are also the defending champions.