The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicked off with an exciting clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on February 19, 2025. New Zealand, led by a brilliant century from Tom Latham, secured a 60-run victory over Pakistan in the 1st Group A match.
In this article, we will provide a detailed match summary, scorecard, MVP, key stats, and an in-depth analysis of how the game unfolded.
Match Summary : Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Scorecard
- Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Date: February 19, 2025
- Result: New Zealand won by 60 runs
- Player of the Match: Tom Latham (NZ) – 118 off 104 balls*
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first
- Points: New Zealand – 2, Pakistan – 0
New Zealand Innings (50 Overs Maximum) : Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Scorecard
New Zealand posted a competitive total of 320/5 in their 50 overs. Tom Latham played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 118 off 104 balls. Will Young also played a crucial innings, contributing 107 off 113 balls.
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Will Young | 107 | 113 | 12 | 1 | 94.69 | c sub (Faheem Ashraf) b Naseem |
| Devon Conway | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 58.82 | b Abrar Ahmed |
| Kane Williamson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | c Rizwan b Naseem |
| Daryl Mitchell | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 41.66 | c Shaheen b Haris Rauf |
| Tom Latham (c) † | 118* | 104 | 10 | 3 | 113.46 | Not out |
| Glenn Phillips | 61 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 156.41 | c Fakhar b Haris Rauf |
| Michael Bracewell | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not out |
Extras: 13 (lb 4, w 9)
Total: 320/5 in 50 overs (RR: 6.40)
Fall of Wickets : Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Scorecard
1-39 (Devon Conway, 7.3 ov)
2-40 (Kane Williamson, 8.1 ov)
3-73 (Daryl Mitchell, 16.2 ov)
4-191 (Will Young, 37.2 ov)
5-316 (Glenn Phillips, 49.4 ov)
Pakistan Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 6.80 | 2 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 10 | 0 | 63 | 2 | 6.30 | 0 | 0 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 10 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 4.70 | 1 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 0 | 83 | 2 | 8.30 | 4 | 0 |
| Khushdil Shah | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 5.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Salman Agha | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5.00 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan Innings (Target: 321 Runs in 50 Overs)
Pakistan struggled in their chase and were all out for 260 in 47.2 overs. Babar Azam (64 off 90) and Khushdil Shah (69 off 49) fought hard, but the required run rate kept increasing, leading to a 60-run loss.
Pakistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Saud Shakeel | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 31.57 | c Henry b O’Rourke |
| Babar Azam | 64 | 90 | 6 | 1 | 71.11 | c Williamson b Santner |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21.42 | c Phillips b O’Rourke |
| Fakhar Zaman | 24 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 58.53 | b Bracewell |
| Salman Agha | 42 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 150.00 | c Bracewell b Smith |
| Tayyab Tahir | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | c Williamson b Santner |
| Khushdil Shah | 69 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 140.81 | c Bracewell b O’Rourke |
| Shaheen Afridi | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 107.69 | c Latham b Henry |
| Naseem Shah | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 86.66 | b Henry |
| Haris Rauf | 19 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 190.00 | c Mitchell b Santner |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | Not out |
Extras: 5 (lb 1, w 4)
Total: 260 all out in 47.2 overs (RR: 5.49)
Fall of Wickets
1-8 (Saud Shakeel, 3.4 ov)
2-22 (Mohammad Rizwan, 9.6 ov)
3-69 (Fakhar Zaman, 20.5 ov)
4-127 (Salman Agha, 30.4 ov)
5-128 (Tayyab Tahir, 31.3 ov)
6-153 (Babar Azam, 33.6 ov)
7-200 (Shaheen Afridi, 40.6 ov)
8-229 (Khushdil Shah, 43.4 ov)
9-260 (Haris Rauf, 46.6 ov)
10-260 (Naseem Shah, 47.2 ov)
New Zealand Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
| Matt Henry | 7.2 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 3.40 | 1 | 0 |
| Will O’Rourke | 9 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 5.22 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 3.80 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 9 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 6.60 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 | 0 | 0 |
Key Highlights of the Match
- Tom Latham’s Masterclass – New Zealand’s wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham remained unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls, guiding his team to a strong total. He was named Player of the Match for his brilliant innings.
- Will Young’s Century – Will Young scored 107 off 113 balls, playing a key role in setting up New Zealand’s total of 320/5.
- Pakistan’s Struggles in the Chase – Despite Babar Azam’s 64 (90) and Khushdil Shah’s 69 (49), Pakistan was bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs.
- New Zealand’s Bowling Attack – Will O’Rourke (3/47) and Mitchell Santner (3/66) played crucial roles in restricting Pakistan’s batting lineup.
- New Zealand Takes Early Lead – With this win, New Zealand earned 2 points, taking the lead in Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Conclusion
New Zealand started their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a dominant 60-run victory over Pakistan. Tom Latham’s unbeaten 118 and Will Young’s century powered New Zealand to a strong total of 320/5. Pakistan, despite Khushdil Shah’s fighting 69 and Babar Azam’s 64, fell short, getting bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs. Will O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner’s three-wicket hauls ensured a comfortable win for the Kiwis. With this result, New Zealand secured 2 points and took an early lead in Group A, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the tournament.
FAQS: Pakistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Scorecard
Who won the match between Pakistan and New Zealand?
- New Zealand won by 60 runs in the 1st match of Group A, ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Who was the Player of the Match?
- Tom Latham (New Zealand) for his unbeaten 118 off 104 balls.
What was Pakistan’s total score in the chase?
- Pakistan was all out for 260 in 47.2 overs, falling short of the 321-run target.
Which New Zealand bowlers performed well?
- Will O’Rourke (3/47), Mitchell Santner (3/66), and Matt Henry (2/25) were the top wicket-takers.
How many points did New Zealand earn?
- New Zealand earned 2 points, taking an early lead in Group A of the tournament.
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