Thrilling Upset: New Zealand Dominates Pakistan by 60 Runs in Dramatic Champions Trophy Clash
New Zealand Triumphs Over Pakistan in Champions Trophy Opener
New Zealand secured a decisive 60-run victory against Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener in Karachi. The Kiwis, propelled by strong performances from Tom Latham and Will Young, posted a formidable total of 320/5. Latham’s unbeaten 118 and Young’s pivotal 107 laid the foundation for New Zealand’s commanding innings, supported by Glenn Phillips’ brisk 61.
Pakistan, facing a challenging chase of 321, struggled to find momentum at the top of their batting order. Captain Babar Azam’s slow 64 off 90 balls hindered Pakistan’s scoring rate, while Khushdil Shah offered some late resistance with a quickfire 69 off 49 balls. However, Pakistan’s efforts fell short as they were restricted to 260/9 in 47 overs.
This victory marks New Zealand’s fourth consecutive ODI win in Pakistan, reinforcing their position as strong contenders for the Champions Trophy title. In contrast, Pakistan must address their batting and bowling frailties to revive their campaign in the tournament.
Original Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-new-zealand-live-score-champions-trophy-pak-vs-nz-match-latest-scorecard-updates-today-february-19-karachi-101739937438488.html
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Publish Date: 2025-02-19 23:14:00
