New Zealand tops Pakistan by 60 runs behind Will Young and Tom Latham on Wednesday at the Champions Trophy 2025.
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NEW ZEALAND TOPS PAKISTAN BEHIND LATHAM AND YOUNG CENTURIES
New Zealand tops Pakistan behind Latham and Young centuries to open their campaign on a high note at the at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Furthermore, Young came through with crucial 107 innings off 113 balls to start off the visitors’ attack.
Moreover, Latham stayed undefeated on 118 off 104 balls, which was enough to lead the Black Caps to 320 for fiver after the hosts put them in to bat.
Pakistan team captain Mohammad Rizwan’s decision to bowl first had Pakistan cutting the Black Caps to 73 for 3 at one one stage.
However, Young (107) and Latham (118 not out) combined for a 118-run partnership got the visitors going.
PHILLIPS’ 50 HELPS BLACK CAPS CROSS 300-RUN MARK
Glenn Phillips had an impressive 50 through 61 off 39 balls near the end to steer New Zealand in crossing the 300-run mark.
Moreover, starting off-break Babar Azam scored 64 runs even if it came off 90 balls for the Black Caps.
Furthermore, William O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner bowled with three wickets each for the visitors.
In contrast, New Zealand forced Pakistan to fold up with just 260 in 47.2 overs to the disappointment of the home crowd.
The hosts thus failed to reach the necessary 321 runs to snatch the victory.
FANS ROAST HOSTS, BABAR AFTER STINGING LOSS
Fans roasted the hosts and Babar shortly after the stinging loss.
Furthermore, most netizens went to X (formerly Twitter) to describe Babar as a “selfish knock.”
Moreover, Khushdil Shah and Salman Agha scored 69 and 42, respectively, but their efforts were not enough.
It was a dampener for fans who are watching Pakistan world class tournament for the first time since the 1996 World Cup.
“Pakistan begged for a home ICC (International Cricket Council) event and now lost the opening game of that tournament,” a netizen said.
“Pakistan is very good Team they just need to improve their batting, bowling, fielding & Captaincy,” another one added.
