Pakistan Tri-Nation Series 2024/25

The Pakistan Tri-Nation Series functions as a generic title for One Day International tournaments hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Unlike domestic structures, this competition involves national teams rather than club sides, meaning there is no promotion or relegation system. It serves as a distinct entity within the international cricket calendar, separate from bilateral series or regional events such as the Asia Cup. The format typically follows a round-robin group stage where each participating nation plays the others once. This is followed by a single-match final between the top two teams in the standings. Recent iterations have highlighted the event's role as preparation for major global championships. The 2024–25 series, held in Karachi, functioned specifically as a warm-up for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The participating nations for this edition were Pakistan, acting as hosts, alongside New Zealand and South Africa. This specific combination of teams had not previously met in a Pakistan-hosted tri-series. New Zealand emerged victorious in the 2025 final, defeating the hosts by five wickets. Historically, the PCB has organized various iterations of this tournament. Previous notable examples include the 2004–05 Paktel Cup and the 1994–95 Wills Triangular Series. While other tri-nation events have featured similar teams, such as the 2000 Godrej Singapore Challenge, those were hosted in different countries. The competition remains an integral part of the international schedule, organized by the PCB in cooperation with the International Cricket Council. It provides a structured environment for top-tier sides to test strategies before larger tournaments.