IMAGE: Spectators at the National Bank stadium in Karachi during the Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and New Zealand, February 19, 2025. Photographs: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters
Pakistan is hosting a major ICC tournament after 29 years and the fans are back in the stadium to support their players, and cricket in general.
The National Bank stadium in Karachi saw a huge number of fans cheering on and enjoying a rare time out at the cricket even as New Zealand outplayed the hosts in the opening game of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.
There was also a massive banner by New Zealand supporters.
IMAGE: The Sherdils, the Pakistan air force's aerobatic display team, performed before the game began on Wednesday.
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