Pakistan's 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

KARACHI: Pakistan have won the toss and put the opponents, New Zealand to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy tournament's opening match, which is being played at the National Bank Cricket

The hosts and the reigning champions are in action against the Black Caps in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener in Karachi.

PAK captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and has elected to bowl in their Group A opening match against New Zealand, to be played at the National Stadium, Karachi

A staggering 12,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed in Lahore and Rawalpindi during the matches.

Defending champion Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the tournament opener at National Bank Stadium.

Scorecard from Karachi as hosts Pakistan face New Zealand in the opening game of the Champions Trophy. Watch the entire tournament live on Sky Sports.