Kane Williamson trumped South African opener Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking debut ODI hundred and led New Zealand to the tri-nation series final with a six-wicket win on Monday.

New Zealand has rounded off perfect preparation for the Champions Trophy by thumping Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final in Karachi

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final on Friday in a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of next week’s opening game of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan eliminated South Africa from the final with its epic run-chase of 355-4 at the same venue on Wednesday with captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha scoring centuries.

New Zealand continued their impressive form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by securing a comfortable five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final of the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series. The Kiwis, who had dominated the initial stage by defeating both Pakistan and South Africa,

New Zealand have been nearly flawless in the series while Pakistan have reached the final after breaking the record for their highest successful run chase

South Africa has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in a must-win tri-nation series game for both teams at an upgraded National Bank Stadium.