The Indian flag was seen flying high during the opening game of the tournament on Wednesday, February 19 between New Zealand and Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.

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As per a report in IANS, a PCB source said "India is not coming to Pakistan to play its matches during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025; the National Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore have hoisted flags of countries that are going to play at the said venues."

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

New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

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Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to 60-run victory over defending champion Pakistan in the opening game of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

It was a historic moment as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kick-started with hosts Pakistan locking horns with New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi. This was Pakistan’s first major event since the 1996 ODI World Cup,