New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat in the opening game of the tri-nation series against Pakistan at a newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The tournament, also featuring South Africa,

Pakistan’s skipper Mohammad Rizwan, left, flips the coins for toss as New Zealand’s Mitchel Santner watches before the start of tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in the opening match of a tri-nation series in Lahore on Saturday. The match is taking place at the newly-renovated Gaddafi Stadium, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last night in a dazzling ceremony with music performances.

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The tri-nation ODI series involving hosts Pakistan, along with New Zealand and South Africa will be played from February 8-14 at the newly constructed Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi.

The tri-series begins with Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan team up against Mitchell Santner’s Kiwi unit, as the two teams open the doors on a newly revamped and refurbished Gaddafi