New Zealand started their Champions Trophy 2025 with a win over Pakistan in the first game. With a brilliant batting performance from the Kiwis, the team clinched victory by 60 runs. Pakistan batters failed immensely in their own home ground which was disappointing.
The middle-order batters couldn’t hold the innings together, ending in throwing away wickets unnecessarily. New Zealand bowlers were impactful as well since they bowled out the Pakistan team in their own home ground. The highlight of the game would be Babar Azam’s wicket as the audience started leaving right after that.
Here are the top three batters from Pakistan vs New Zealand clash:
1. Tom Latham
Middle-order batter Tom Latham helped the New Zealand team post a competitive total on the board. The batter scored a scintillating century and was unbeaten throughout the game. Latham’s 104-ball 118-run inning was just amazing to watch as it contained some of the best shots. He hit ten boundaries and three sixes in the entire inning. In the middle overs, he held the game together and scored whenever it was necessary.
2. Will Young
New Zealand opener Will Young scored a blistering century as well. He set the pace for the middle-order batters who carried the game forward. Will scored 107 runs in 113 balls including 12 boundaries and one six. He formed the much-needed partnership with Latham and helped New Zealand get past the 300-run mark.
3. Babar Azam
Despite scoring a brilliant half-century, Pakistan’s opener Babar Azam failed to help his team win the game. He scored 64 runs off 90 balls including six boundaries and one six. Pakistan lost their first game which will make the rest of the games important for them to win.
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