PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know
What's the story
The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday. The series will begin on February 8 in Pakistan. This tournament will be a warm-up for the teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. The matches will be played in Lahore and Karachi, with India playing all their games in Dubai. Here's more.
Venue details
Lahore and Karachi to host tri-series matches
The tri-series will kick off with a Pakistan-New Zealand match at the newly renovated stadium in Lahore. Karachi will host two of the tri-series games, including the final on February 14. These venues are likely to give a competitive platform to all teams participating as they gear up for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Squad changes
Team strategies and player updates
In Saim Ayub's absence, Pakistan will most likely slot former captain Babar Azam as the opener for this series. New Zealand are keeping a close eye on Lockie Ferguson's fitness ahead of the tournament. South Africa will be missing seven of their Champions Trophy players, who will join after February 14. However, Keshav Maharaj and Heinrich Klaasen will join South Africa's squad for their second match against Pakistan on February 12.
Tournament timeline
Full series schedule and team squads
The first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on February 8 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. It will be followed by a match between New Zealand and South Africa on February 10 at the same venue. The third ODI will have Pakistan up against South Africa on February 12 at National Stadium, Karachi. The series will conclude with the final match on February 14 in Karachi.
Broadcasting details
Where to watch the tri-series?
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. All matches will start at 2:30pm IST.
Information
Pakistan ODI squad for the tri-series
Pakistan ODI squad: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Muhammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
SA and NZ
SA's 12-member squad for opener and NZ's squad
SA 12-member squad for series opener: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne. NZ ODI squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.