Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri-series Final Highlights: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets

Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri-series Final Live Score: The upcoming final presents an ideal preparatory opportunity for both Pakistan and New Zealand before their crucial Champions Trophy opening encounter. The teams are set to face each other again at the identical venue for their Group A match on February 19.

Pakistan's commanding win against South Africa brought much-needed relief, as a failure to qualify for the home ODI tri-series final would have attracted additional criticism. Their impressive performance has strengthened their position as strong challengers for the Champions Trophy.

A victory over the unbeaten New Zealand team on Friday would establish them amongst the tournament favourites.

14:04 (IST) Feb 14

TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan have elected to BAT first.

14:00 (IST) Feb 14

PAK vs NZ Tri-series Final Live

Toss coming up! Stay tuned.

14:00 (IST) Feb 14

PAK vs NZ Tri-series Final Live: Pakistan announced their XI ahead of the toss with one change

Faheem Ashraf comes in for Mohammad Hasnain

Playing XI: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c/wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

13:58 (IST) Feb 14

PAK vs NZ Tri-series Final Live

The final is expected to be another run-fest on flat deck of the National Stadium, after the hosts Pakistan registered their highest successful ODI chase two days ago to beat South Africa and book a place in the title match against the Kiwis.

13:56 (IST) Feb 14

PAK vs NZ Tri-series Final Live

New Zealand are the only unbeaten side of the tri-series, finishing on top of the table -- behind Pakistan who had a win and a loss in their two matches. The third team, South Africa, lost both the matches to be eliminated.

13:55 (IST) Feb 14

PAK vs NZ Tri-series Final Live

Thanks again for joining Timesofindia.com for the final of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, where the hosts will take on New Zealand in the title match today at the National Stadium in Karachi.

PAK vs NZ Live Score, Tri-series Final: Pakistan aim to evaluate their capabilities on home soil ahead of the Champions Trophy, with a prime chance presenting itself in the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi today.

The home team initially seemed down after a crushing loss to the Black Caps in the opening match in Lahore. Yet, they bounced back spectacularly, booking their spot in the final by successfully chasing down 353 runs against South Africa on Wednesday in Karachi. New Zealand won both their matches en route to the final.