Cricket fans, get ready for the ultimate showdown! 🏆 The first match of the Champions Trophy begins with a battle between Pakistan and New Zealand, it’s time to put your prediction skills to the test! 🎯 If you have come across this contest for the first time, dont stress, just check this announcement blog or participate by reading this blog. 🔽

🔥 Who will emerge victorious? 🔥

Will Pakistan’s firepower and express pace take over, or will the Kiwis turn the tables with their attacking top-order? Comment below with your winning team prediction – just the team name (Pakistan or New Zealand). No extra text allowed!

🏏 Contest Rules

✅ One entry per person – Multiple entries = Disqualification 🚫
✅ Deadline: Predictions must be submitted before match start – February 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM (UTC) ⏳
✅ No edits allowed – Your first comment is final!
✅ Strict format: Only the team name (Pakistan or New Zealand) – no extra text!

Example for prediction comment:
1️⃣ PAKISTAN

Remember: No extra text on the prediction comment, just write the name of the country you want to predict will win.

I am also mentioning all the partcipants from the announcement post here so you don't miss the predictions. Don't forget to spread this contest and invite your friends to compete with them as well 🔽

Participants from Announcement Post

@ilma-ansari	@hamza-art	@nazneen-ansari
@shahzad-ansari	@dlmmqb	@shrazi
@manclar	@rosecane	@doombot75
@momins	@buggedout	@ahmedhayat
@aslamrer	@seki1	@idksamad78699
@himalayanwomb	@infinitejourney	@psyberkid
@misticogama

📊 Champions Trophy - Match Insights

🔹 Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy

Matches Played: 4
Pakistan Won: 2
New Zealand Won: 2

A deadlock! This game could break the tie! ⚔️

🔹 Last Champions Trophy Encounter (2017)
Pakistan stunned New Zealand by defending 237 runs, thanks to Hassan Ali’s 3 wickets and Sarfraz Ahmed’s gritty 61 off 79 balls*. Can Pakistan repeat history, or will New Zealand take revenge? 🤔

🔹 Head-to-Head in ODIs: Out of 118 ODIs, Pakistan has won 61, while New Zealand claimed 53. A close rivalry – but who takes the lead this time? ⚔️

🏆 Winner & Prize Distribution

Once again big thanks to @hivepakistan and @talesfrmthecrypt for sponsoring this contest and contributing to the prize. Remember the winner of this contest will take home:

🥇 1st Place (Highest Score): 100 Hive & 10 PAKX
🎯 If there is a tie, the prize will be equally split among top scorers.

🌟 So this is your moment! 🌟 Predict, win points, and climb the leaderboard in this exciting tournament! Will you be the ultimate cricket predictor? 🎖️