Pakistan Cricket Team: News

19 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy, Khushdil Shah hammers maiden ODI fifty: Key stats

An all-round New Zealand side defeated defending champions Pakistan in match number 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy in Karachi on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy: Will O'Rourke, Mitchell Santner floor Pakistan with three-fers

An all-round New Zealand side defeated defending champions Pakistan in match number 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy in Karachi on Wednesday.

New Zealand tame Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy opener: Stats

An all-round New Zealand side beat defending champions Pakistan in match number 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy in Karachi on Wednesday.

19 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam completes 1,000 ODI runs against New Zealand: Stats

Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in ODIs. He has gone past 1,000 ODI runs versus New Zealand.

19 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman completes 1,000 ODI runs at home: Key stats

Despite battling pain, Fakhar Zaman was out on the field in Pakistan's run-chase versus New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday.

19 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Presenting New Zealand batters with hundreds in ICC Champions Trophy

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener saw hosts Pakistan take on New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi.

19 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Champions Trophy: Glenn Phillips hits whirlwind 39-ball 61 versus Pakistan

Glenn Phillips played an entertaining knock of 61 from 39 balls, helping New Zealand finish with a score of 320/5 in the Champions Trophy opener.

19 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Tom Latham floors Pakistan with 8th ODI hundred

New Zealand's Tom Latham has smashed a brilliant century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener on Wednesday in Karachi.

19 Feb 2025

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan questions low crowd turnout for Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan are hosting their first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup, kicking off the ICC Champions Trophy with a match against New Zealand.

19 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Will Young slams his 4th century in ODIs

New Zealand's Will Young slammed a fine century in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday.

19 Feb 2025

Tom Latham

Tom Latham completes 2,000 runs in away ODIs: Stats 

New Zealand's star wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham has achieved a major career milestone.

Champions Trophy: Saqlain Mushtaq launches scathing attack at BCCI

Pakistani spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq took a swipe at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) live on air.

19 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman suffers injury scare in Champions Trophy opener: Details 

Pakistan's key player Fakhar Zaman was injured in the first over of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy tournament opener against New Zealand.

19 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar draws inspiration from 2017 win ahead of Champions Trophy

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam finds inspiration in the team's iconic 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final win against India at The Oval.

19 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Latham predicts high-intensity battle against Pakistan in Champions Trophy 

New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham has said that his team is ready for the Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan.

19 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra identifies New Zealand's strengths ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out New Zealand's team unity as their biggest strength, ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

18 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in Champions Trophy: Details

Mohammad Rizwan has confirmed that Babar Azam will be Pakistan's opening batsman in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson reflects on NZ's rivalry with Pakistan

New Zealand cricket team captain, Kane Williamson, has reminisced his memories of past matches against Pakistan.

18 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam receives ICC T20I Team of the Year cap

Pakistan's premier batsman Babar Azam has received the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year cap for 2024.

18 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

PAK vs NZ, Champions Trophy: Decoding key player battles 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener will see an exciting clash between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19.

17 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Hosts Pakistan meet New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener: Preview

The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner.

16 Feb 2025

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh backs India to beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has revealed his predictions for the upcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan.

16 Feb 2025

Haris Rauf

Haris Rauf declared fit for Champions Trophy opener against NZ

Pakistan's spearhead Haris Rauf has been declared fit for the ICC Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.

16 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

CT: Mohammad Amir criticizes decision to promote Babar as opener

Former Pakistani cricketer, Mohammad Amir, has slammed the decision to promote Babar Azam as an opener in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

16 Feb 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's strength ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has highlighted Pakistan's strength in One Day International (ODI) cricket as a major advantage for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

15 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Waqar Younis optimistic about Pakistan's performance in Champions Trophy 2025

The cricketing world is looking forward to the ICC Champions Trophy match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on March 23.

New Zealand ascend to 4th in ICC ODI Rankings

New Zealand have jumped to the fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's One Day International (ODI) team rankings after their five-wicket win over Pakistan in the tri-nation series final.

15 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

CT: Pakistan back Babar Azam as opener despite recent struggles

Ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan's head coach Aqib Javed has thrown his weight behind top-order batsman Babar Azam.

14 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

ODI tri-series final: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham smash match-winning fifties 

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham smashed match-winning fifties in the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan on Friday at the National Stadium, Karachi on Friday.

14 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.

14 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

William O'Rourke claims four-fer versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series final

New Zealand's cricket team put on a stellar show in the tri-series final against Pakistan.

14 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam becomes joint-fastest to 6,000 ODI runs: Key stats

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam reached a major career milestone, scoring his 6,000th ODI run in the tri-series final against New Zealand on February 14.

14 Feb 2025

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi opens up on on-field spat with Matthew Breetzke

Pakistani fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, has spoken up about his recent on-field spat with South African batter Matthew Breetzke.

14 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Sarfaraz Ahmed backs Pakistan to defend Champions Trophy title

Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, has expressed confidence in the current team's ability to defend their ICC Champions Trophy title.

13 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam rejects 'King' title, emphasizes progress over personal glory

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has requested fans and media to stop calling him "King." He made the request after Pakistan's historic win over South Africa to enter the tri-series final at home.

13 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan backs Babar Azam amid form slump

The Pakistan cricket team's skipper and wicket-keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, as the team gears up for the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi.

3 Pakistan cricketers fined and handed one demerit point

Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate Level 1 breaches of its code of conduct.

Decoding the highest successful run-chases for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smoked record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

Decoding the highest partnerships for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

13 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India, Australia skip Champions Trophy warm-up games: Here's why

India and Australia have decided to skip the warm-up matches ahead of the impending ICC Champions Trophy.