As Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy opening contest draws near, all eyes are on Rachin Ravindra's availability for the Black Caps.

Rachin Ravindra's outstanding cricket performances have always been a talking point, but his personal life has also drawn attention, especially his long-term relationship with girlfriend Premila Morar.

New Zealand will begin their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on Wednesday in Karachi against hosts Pakistan. The BlackCaps enter the tournament in good form after winning the Tri-Nation series involving Pakistan and South Africa.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got underway on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Karachi with hosts Pakistan taking on New Zealand. Both these teams had met recently at the same venue five days ago in the final of the tri-series. There, the Kiwis beat Pakistan by five wickets in a low-scoring thriller.

In the tournament opener, Pakistan will face familiar foes, New Zealand, who have recently had an upper hand over the defending champions.

Pakistan had won the last edition of the tournament in 2017. The eight-nation ICC showpiece marks the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years.

The two teams who will be facing each other will be hosts and defending champions Pakistan and New Zealand. This will be the match that will start of proceeding

Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening fixture of the Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC event, marking its return after eight years, is being hosted by Pakistan. Notably, Pakistan are also the defending champions.