Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand won the opening match by 60 runs

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan chose to bowl at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. New Zealand scored 320 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. In response, the Pakistan team was all out for 260 runs in 47.2 overs. In the run chase, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman's slow batting became a major reason for Pakistan's defeat.

Tom Latham scored 118, Will Young scored 107 and Glenn Phillips scored 61 runs from New Zealand. William O'Rourke and captain Mitchell Santner took 3-3 wickets. Khushdil Shah scored 69 and Babar Azam scored 64 runs from Pakistan. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf got 2-2 wickets.

Tom Latham Player of the Match

After 3 wickets fell for 73 runs, New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Latham came out to bat. He made 2 century partnerships with Will Young and Glenn Phillips. Latham scored 118 runs and took the team's score to 320 runs. For this performance, he got the Player of the Match award.

Glenn Phillips brilliant innings

Glenn Phillips came to bat at number-6 and scored 61 runs in just 39 balls. His innings took the team's score to 320 runs.

Young-Latham good partnership took New Zealand to a big score

New Zealand, who came to bat first after losing the toss, lost 3 wickets for 73 runs. Opener Will Young was standing at one end. He made a century partnership with Tom Latham. Young was dismissed after scoring 107 runs.

Latham then made a century partnership with Glenn Phillips as well. Phillips was dismissed after scoring 61 runs. Latham played an innings of 118 runs. Abrar Ahmed from Pakistan got 1 wicket. New Zealand scored 320 runs after losing 5 wickets.

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