Cricket fans across the globe are in for a treat as the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team gears up to take on South Africa &amp; New Zealand in the highly anticipated Triangular ODI series. This bilateral event promises exciting and thrilling clashes between three giants of Cricket and the matches will be played at the National Cricket Stadium of Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore, two iconic Cricket stadiums of Pakistan. 
The bilateral Triangular series event kicks off from the 8th of February with New Zealand and Pakistan taking on each other in the opening encounter. A total of four ODI games will be played including the final, with each team playing each other once. The two teams which secure the top two spots in the overall standings will advance to the all-important final. The summit clash of this event will be played on the 14th of February. 
The Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan head into the tri-series on the back of an impressive performance in South Africa, where they whitewashed the Aiden Markram-led Proteas 3-0 in the three-match One-Day International series in December of last year. 
New Zealand on the other hand, also has the support of winning momentum on their end as they are coming into this bilateral event after securing a hard-fought 2-1 ODI series win versus Sri Lanka on home soil in January. 
The South Africans haven't been in good form in the 50-over format and their last series was versus Pakistan where they got whitewashed. They will be hoping to turn things around this time around and reign supreme on Pakistani soil. 
This Triangular series between the three teams also gives them a perfect chance to prepare in a thorough manner ahead of Champions Trophy 2025. The Kiwis and the Proteas will also get a very good idea of how the pitches in Pakistan will react as they will be playing their Champions Trophy games on Pakistani soil.
Ahead of this exciting Triangular ODI Series, let's take a look at all the important information related to this bilateral event between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand
<h1>ODI Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand: All the important information you need to know</h1>
<h3>Full schedule of the ODI Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand</h3>
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<td>February 8, 2025</td>
<td>Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st ODI</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>2:30 PM IST</td>
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<td>February 10, 2025</td>
<td>New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd ODI</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>10:30 AM IST</td>
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<td>February 12, 2025</td>
<td>Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI</td>
<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>2:30 PM IST</td>
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<td>February 14, 2025</td>
<td>TBC vs TBC, Final</td>
<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>2.30 PM IST</td>
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<h3>ODI Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand: Complete live-streaming details</h3>
<h3>Where will the ODI Tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand &amp; South Africa be played? </h3>
The four-match Triangular ODI series between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand will be played at the iconic Cricket Stadiums of Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium) and National Stadium (Karachi). 
<h3 style="text-align: left;">At what time will the matches of the ODI Tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand &amp; South Africa commence? </h3>
The opening contest of the Triangular ODI Series between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand is set to commence tomorrow with the Mohammad Rizwan-led outfit taking on Mitchell Santner's New Zealand. This match will start at 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
The second encounter between South Africa &amp; New Zealand will start at 10:00 AM IST. Also, this is the only game that will be played in the morning hours. 
The third game between the Proteas and the Shaheens will commence at 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the all-important Final will also start at the same time.
<h3>Which Television channel will telecast the ODI Tri-Series matches between Pakistan, New Zealand &amp; South Africa? </h3>
The ODI Tri-Series matches between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand will be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Ten 5 HD and Sony Sports Ten 5 Standard channels. 
<h3>Which OTT platform will livestream the ODI Tri-Series matches between Pakistan, New Zealand &amp; South Africa? </h3>
The ODI Tri-Series matches between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand will be exclusively live-streamed on the application &amp; website of FanCode.
<h3>ODI Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa &amp; New Zealand: Full squads of all three teams</h3>
South Africa - Temba Bavuma (Captain), Gerald Coetzee, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Eathan Bosch, Junior Dala, Senurqn Muthuswamy, Mihlali Mpongwana, Meeka-eel Prince, Gideon Peters, Kyle Verreynne and Jason Smith. 
New Zealand - Mitchell Santner (captain), Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham, Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith and Kane Williamson.
Pakistan - Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Kamran Ghulam, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Usman Khan, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.
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Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan (L), Mitchell Santner of New Zealand (C) and Temba Bavuma of South Africa (R) chatting with each other during the Tri-Series trophy reveal event  Image: X (PCB)

Pakistan is set to host New Zealand and South Africa in a tri-nation ODI series. This one-off tournament provides all three teams with a platform to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting on February 19. The tri-series will get underway with a high-voltage clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. The match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, February 8, with the on-field

Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand are set to take on each other in a Tri Series event, starting from the 8th of February. This Bilateral event will be played in Pakistan and the Mohammad Rizwan-led team will be taking on Mitchell Santner's New Zealand in the opening encounter

When and Where to watch the Tri Series between Pakistan, South Africa & New Zealand in India?

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Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan is set to lock horns versus Mitchell Santner's New Zealand in the opening contest of the Tri-series in the city of Lahore. This match will be played on the 8th of February at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium and it will commence from 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards. 
The announcement of Pakistan's squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy was met with bemusement from the majority of the fans, but the playing combination for the match versus the Kiwis is set to shed light on the plans and strategies of the Green Shirts ahead of this year's mega event. The starting 11 of the Mohammad Rizwan-led outfit in the opening encounter of the tri-series will most likely mirror the team that will walk out onto the field on the 19th of February versus the same opponents in the city of Karachi.
<h2>Pakistan's Strongest Playing-11</h2>
Top Order
Experienced batter Fakhar Zaman is set to return to the national team setup after a long gap of more than a year. He last played an ODI versus England in the 2023 ODI World Cup and he hasn't featured in the format since then. But, things have changed and he is a part of Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad and he will be expected to play a key role in the team's success. 
Fakhar's explosive batting skills can help his team get off to quick starts and dominate the opposition in the first 10 overs which is what the team management would be expecting from him. His opening partner is anticipated to be former captain Babar Azam. 
The 2nd opener's spot was a mystery as the Shaheens were left in trouble following the serious injury to Swim Ayub and in his place now, the team management is now going to place their trust in Babar Azam. 
Babar's balanced style of play can prove to be very helpful for his team as he can hold one end while Zaman attacks from the other. While the 29-year-old hasn't opened the innings in the format yet, he's a really experienced player and he will surely prove to be a perfect partner for the explosive Fakhar Zaman. 
Babar's promotion as an opener means that the number 3 spot will go to Kamran Ghulam. The 29-year-old is a promising young batter who knows how to get the better of the opposition with his intelligent game style and he will be expected to do just that in the opening match of the Tri-series versus New Zealand. 
Middle-Order
Captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan is going to be the front-runner to slot in at number four, playing the role of an anchor while also accelerating the innings according to the needs of the situation. 
He will be followed by Salman Ali Agha at number five. Just like his skipper, he has a balanced style of play and he will also be looking to handle the middle-order duties in a perfect manner. 
The middle order will be completed by the duo of Faheem Ashraf &amp; Khushdil Shah and both of them are intriguing picks in the Champions Trophy squad of Pakistan. 
Faheem is a fast-bowling all-rounder who knows how to attack from the word go and his presence in the team will provide a lot of strength and experience to the Pakistani lineup. 
His partner in crime will be spin-bowling all-rounder Khushdil Shah. He's another handy batter down the order who can go after the bowlers with ease and both of them will be anticipated to play the roles of the finishers to perfection.
Bowlers
Left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi will be leading the bowling attack of Pakistan in the opening contest of the Tri-series versus the Kiwis alongside the duo of Haris Rauf &amp; Naseem Shah and these three form a formidable trio capable of challenging the might of New Zealand's batting lineup with swing &amp; pace. 
Leg spinner Abrar Ahmed will be handling the spin bowling duties and he is anticipated to be the lone specialist spinner in the team. His variations are what makes him special and in familiar home conditions, he will certainly thrive in the middle phase of the match.
Strongest Playing 11 of Pakistan for the match versus New Zealand: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (Captain and WK), Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf.
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Pakistani National Team players celebrating with each other | Image: Getty Images

The 2025 Tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand is set to kick off on the 8th of February in the city of Lahore as hosts Pakistan will be taking on New Zealand in the opening encounter. This bilateral event promises to be really entertaining and thrilling and ahead of the opening encounter of this event, we will be taking a look at Pakistan's strongest starting 11 versus the Kiwis

Pakistan are slated to lock horns versus Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in the opening encounter of the 2025 Tri Series between Pakistan, South Africa and New Zealand. This bilateral event promises to be an amazing one as it offers these three teams the chance to prepare in a perfect manner for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. For us fans, it will be more and more entertainment as we will get to witness three Cricket powerhouses compete versus each other in a Triangular Series after a really long time

Pakistan's Strongest Playing 11 for the first match of the Tri Series versus New Zealand

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The opening contest of the Triangular ODI series is set to be played between the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team and the Nee Zealand Cricket Team today at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore. Many exciting and thrilling encounters will be witnessed in this triangular series but in every game, certain star players will be witnessed fighting a different battle versus each other, which is known as player battles in the language of Cricket. 
In this forthcoming contest between the Shaheens and the Kiwis, such player battles will also take place, which can end up having a profound impact on the outcome of the game. 
This upcoming fixture can prove to be memorable day for both teams and also for the Cricket fans of both nations. This Tri-series holds a significant importance for all the three participating teams as it will allow them to prepare in a perfect way for the mega event of this year, the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of this nail biting and entertaining encounter, let's take a look at the player battles. 
<h2>Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri-series 1st ODI: Player Battles to watch out for</h2>
<h3>Shaheen Shah Afridi versus Kane Williamson</h3>
The clash between New Zealand's star batsman Kane Williamson and Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi can be the biggest attraction of this match. Williamson is known for his calm and consistent batting, while Shaheen Shah Afridi has the ability to trouble any batsman with his fast and accurate swing bowling. Both these players will challenge each other till the end, and it will be interesting to see which player prevails in this incredible player battle.
<h3>Matt Henry versus Salman Ali Agha</h3>
The clash between New Zealand seamer Matt Henry and Pakistan's hard hitting batter Salman Ali Agha can prove to have a significant impact on the result of the match. Salman plays an important role in handling the middle-order duties of the Shaheens and Matt Henry's pace and bounce can prove to be problematic for him while batting. 
Henry is also famous for trapping batters with his high speed bouncers and untraceable swing deliveries and he may have to work hard to tacke the threat posed by the Pakistani batter. 
<h3>Balanced squads of both sides</h3>
Both teams have many impressive young players, who can turn the tables of the match at any time. While Pakistan has players like Babar Azam, skipper Mohammad Rizwan &amp; Shaheen Shah Afridi in their ranks, New Zealand has experienced players like Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. The balanced lineup of both the teams will make this upcoming encounter highly exciting and thrilling to watch. 
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Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates dismissing Kane Williamson of New Zealand during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Semi Final match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground  | Image: Getty Images

The opening contest of the Triangular ODI series is set to be played between the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team and the Nee Zealand Cricket Team today at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore. Many exciting and thrilling encounters will be witnessed in this triangular series but in every game, certain star players will be witnessed fighting a different battle versus each other, which is known as player battles in the language of Cricket.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri Series 1st ODI: The Shaheens and the Kiwis are set to lock horns versus each other in the first match of the Triangular ODI series between Pakistan, South Africa & New Zealand. This exciting contest will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Cricket Stadium and it will commence at 2:30 PM IST. This Triangular series gives all three teams the perfect chance to prepare in the best possible manner for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri Series 1st ODI: Player Battles Worth Watching Out For

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The ODI format has drawn attention over the years, as many great players have left their mark on the format ever since their debut. The tri-series has returned with New Zealand, Pakistan, and<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa_national_cricket_team"> South Africa</a>, as several new players are adorning the format before making an impact for the ICC Champions Trophy. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Breetzke">Matthew Breetzke</a>, who made his debut for South Africa in the ODI format, smashed a scintillating century to give South Africa a respected total after the loss of wickets early on. Opening the innings, the young lad seemed unstoppable as he became the first-ever batter in the history of the game to have scored a 150 on his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Day_International">ODI</a> debut. 
Breetzke not only manhandled the Kiwi bowlers or gave his team some reason to celebrate, but he also attained individual glory as he broke West Indies great <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Haynes">Desmond Haynes</a>'s record score of 148 runs on debut. The record has been broken after 47 years since the batter held the record ever since his debut in 1978. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Most runs scored on ODI debut:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1. Matthew Breetzke </h3>
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Breetzke's hundred on debut is now the highest score by any batter on white-ball debut (Image Credit: X)
The 26-year-old Protea batter opened the South African innings in the ongoing Tri-series in Pakistan. He has previously played in a test and 10 T20Is for South Africa. Slamming 150 runs off 148 balls, his century not only came in his debut but also broke a long-standing record. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2. Desmond Haynes</h3>
Former West Indies veteran opener Desmond Haynes made his debut in the ODI format back in 1978 against Australia, as he almost single-handedly took his team over the board with a stunning total. His 148 off 136 balls came in those days, which remained a 47-year-long record as the highest score by any batter on debut. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz</h3>
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First Afghan batter to score a hundred on debut (Image Credit: TOI)
Afghanistan youngster and promising batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz made his debut for the side back in 2021 against Ireland. The right-handed batter, who now already has the most hundreds scored by any Afghan batter in the history of the game, began his career with a decent run-a-ball hundred against the Irish in 2021. His debut inning was 127 runs off the same number of balls.
<h3 dir="ltr">4. Mark Chapman</h3>
Kiwi batter Mark Chapman also started his career with a knock to remember for generations to come when the batter scored a sensational hundred on debut for New Zealand against Hong Kong, making his debut in the ICC World Cricket League Championship in 2015. His unbeaten score of 124* still remains the highest unbeaten score on debut by any batter in the format. 
<h3 dir="ltr">5. Colin Ingram </h3>
The last man on our list trails back to the Cape of Good Hope, as Colin Ingram, once an all-format batter for the Proteas, stunned all with his debut against African opponents Zimbabwe. Batting at no.3, he scored for South Africa on debut and slammed an impressive 124, and like all other players, he was also awarded the man of the match in the particular game. 
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Matthew Breetzke redefines the aura of ODI cricket, setting up a new World record on debut

South African ODI debutant Matthew Breetzke stirs hope for Proteas, setting an iconic new world record on ODI debut with a heroic 150-run inning.

Matthew Breetzke redefines the aura of ODI cricket setting up a new World record on debut; Top 5 players to score a hundred on ODI debut

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GT vs KKR Match Prediction: The Gujarat Titans will be heading to the city of joy as Shubman Gill leads them to his first home in the IPL, the den of the Knight Riders. 

IPL 2025 GT vs KKR Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match?

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The Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings played their second game of the season at Wankhede after MI lost their match at Chepauk.  The game marked Rohit Sharma’s stunning return to form at the Wankhede as he played an amazing hand alongside Suryakumar Yadav in Mumbai’s commanding win. 

MI vs CSK Match Highlights: The Mumbai Indians end their losing streak against CSK; Concerns rise in the Yellow Army Camp despite dynamic debutants' entry

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RCB avenged their loss to PBKS with a strong IPL 2025 win. Bowling first, RCB’s Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Josh Hazlewood restricted PBKS after a brisk start. Despite losing Phil Salt early, RCB chased comfortably, led by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 73 (67th IPL fifty) and Devdutt Padikkal’s 61. PBKS faltered in the middle overs, marking their third loss, while RCB secured their fifth win.

PBKS vs RCB: RCB beat Punjab by 7 wickets, Kohli scored a strong half-century

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Tonight's MI vs CSK clash at Wankhede sees Dhoni's resurgent CSK (2 wins/7 matches) take on Hardik's MI (3 wins/7 matches) in a crucial encounter. Fresh off a win, CSK will rely on Dhoni's leadership despite his fitness concerns, while MI aims to capitalize on home advantage after their Hyderabad victory. The pitch may assist spinners, with 190 being a competitive total, while dew could make chasing advantageous. Key battles include Bumrah's powerplay threat against CSK's top order and Dhoni's tactical duel with Hardik. With both teams fighting for playoff contention, this rivalry match promises high intensity.

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: Strongest Playing 11 of both teams, Dhoni will be seen challenging Hardik

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Tonight’s high-voltage MI vs CSK clash at Wankhede (7:30 PM) reignites the Dhoni-Hardik rivalry. CSK (2 wins/7 matches) started strong but slumped before Dhoni’s captaincy return brought a recent win, while MI (3 wins/7 matches) sit slightly higher. Wankhede’s stats favor chasing teams (64 wins vs 55 batting first), with dew often decisive. Though known for big scores (record: RCB’s 235 in 2015), today’s pitch may assist spinners, making 190 a par score. Toss could be crucial—bowling first may prove advantageous.

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