In the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first against New Zealand.
At the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, national team captain Muhammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to field first. He said that he would try to play better against the visiting team and start the tournament with a win.
On this occasion, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that he is hopeful of winning the match, he will try to set a big target against the host Pakistan and put them under pressure.
Pakistan Squad:
Captain Muhammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand Squad:
Captain Mitchell Santner, Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke
