In preparation for Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan is going to host a tri-nation series. With Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa participating in the series, which will be happening just before the ICC Champions Trophy, this series will give much-needed practice to all three teams. Along with the match practice, the series will help all three teams to get used to the weather and ground conditions.

 

The four-match series, which will happen in the round-robin format, will start on 8 February and span over a week until 14th February for finals. The venues for the tri-nation series changed at the last moment to showcase the Pakistan Cricket Board's preparation for the Champions Trophy amid criticism of the board due to the delayed construction of the stadiums. As per the latest reports, a lot of work is still pending in the renovation of the three venues for the Champions Trophy. To settle this criticism, PCB has decided to host the tournament in the venues that were reserved for the Champions Trophy.

Tri-Nation Format

Format	Details
Type	ODI (One Day International)
Structure	Round-robin
Teams	Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa
Total Matches	4 (3 round-robin + 1 final)
Final	Top 2 teams qualify

 

Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Date	Match	Venue	Time (Local)
Feb 8, 2025	Pakistan vs New Zealand	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	1:30 PM
Feb 10, 2025	New Zealand vs South Africa	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	1:30 PM
Feb 12, 2025	Pakistan vs South Africa	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore	1:30 PM
Feb 14, 2025	Final	National Stadium, Karachi	1:30 PM

 

Tri-Nation Series Timings

The Series will start at 1:30 local time and can be watched from 2:00 PM in India.

Tri-Nation Series Venues

 

Stadium	Location	Facilities
Gaddafi Stadium	Lahore	- 35,000 seating capacity - 480 LED lights - Two digital screens (80ft x 30ft & 22ft x 35ft) - New players' hospitality area
National Stadium	Karachi	- 350 LED lights - Two digital screens - 5,000 new chairs - New hospitality enclosure

 

New Zealand Squad

 

Role	Players
Captain	Mitchell Santner
Batters	Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Will Young, Mark Chapman
All-rounders	Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra
Wicketkeeper	Tom Latham
Bowlers	Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will O'Rourke

 

South Africa Squad

Role	Players
Captain	Temba Bavuma
Batters	Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen
All-rounders	Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Janse
Bowlers	Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje

 

Pakistan Squad(Expected)

Role	Players
Captain	Mohammad Rizwan
Batters	Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafiq, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman
Bowlers	Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
All-rounders	Salman Ali Agha, Irfan Khan Niazi

 

Where To Watch Tri-Nation Series Online

TV

The Series can be watched on these channels In India.

 

• Star Sports 1 (HD+SD)
• Star Sports 2 (HD+SD)
• Star Sports 1 Hindi (HD+SD)

 

Digital Streaming 

The Series will be streamed on Disney+Hotstar and can be watched over there.