Pakistan have had a good run in the ODIs in the build-up to the Champions Trophy and the final assignment marks the return of tri-series. Pakistan will host New Zealand and South Africa in a short tri-series comprising four matches with two each in Lahore and Karachi,

Pakistan, South Africa & New Zealand would engage in a triple threat battle in a Tri-Nation series as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

New Zealand, who had their first training session at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on Thursday evening, will look to make a winning start in the tournament. South Africa under Temba Bavuma arrived in Lahore in the wee hours of Friday and will undergo their first training session on Saturday.

The ODI tri-series format is all set to make a comeback as Pakistan welcome New Zealand and South Africa to their shores in what is seen as a dress rehersal before the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The matches will be played in the revamped stadiums in Karachi and Lahore.

The PAK vs NZ vs SA ODI Tri Series 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports network, which has exclusive rights for the series in India. Fans can also stream the matches live on FanCode app. This way, cricket enthusiasts across India can catch all the action from this exciting tri-series as it unfolds in Pakistan.

With an ODI tri-series making a return to international cricket after a long time, fans can expect plenty of thrilling action.

LAHORE: The tri-nation ODI series involving hosts Pakistan, along with New Zealand and South Africa will be played from February 8 to 14 at the newly constructed Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hinted that Babar Azam could be the one opening the batting for his side in the tri-series opener against New Zealand on February 8. Babar is expected to play the role during the ICC Champions Trophy later this month.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the Tri-Series in Pakistan 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.