[1] It was a tri-nation series involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa cricket teams, with the matches played as One Day International (ODI) fixtures.

[2] The series was used as preparation ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

[5] On 15 January, Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury.

[9][10] On 31 January, New Zealand added Jacob Duffy into the squad for the series.

[11][12] On 5 February, South Africa added Gerald Coetzee into the squad for the series,[13] but was ruled out later with a tight groin.