R Ashwin has made a bold analysis of the ICC Champions Trophy Group B - consisting of India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Defending champions Pakistan face familiar foes New Zealand on Wednesday in the first match of the tournament, which returns after 8 years. It's a crucial match for the hosts ahead of their big game against India on Sunday.

New Zealand and Pakistan have faced each other a lot in recent times so the contest lacks novelty but the stakes magnify two folds since it's a Champions Trophy game and even one defeat can land the whole campaign in jeopardy for either of the teams.

Check the weather report for the India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy match on 20 February in Dubai. Will rain affect the highly-anticipated clash? Find out the latest updates here.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs New Zealand from the ICC Champions Trophy today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in ODIs. Pakistan and New Zealand first faced off in ODI's in a bilateral standalone match on February 11, 1973. This was back

Eight years since the Champions Trophy had one of its most momentous occasions with Pakistan beating India at a packed Oval in London, the competition is finally set to return. The holders will begin their defence on home soil in Karachi on Wednesday when they face New Zealand.