Match Scorecard
Teams:
Pakistan vs. New Zealand
Series: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Result: New Zealand won by 60 runs
Pakistan Batting Score
- Saud Shakeel
- Scored: 6 runs off 19 balls
- Boundaries: 0 fours, 0 sixes
- Strike Rate: 31.58
- Dismissal: Caught by Matt Henry, bowled by Will O’Rourke
- Babar Azam
- Scored: 64 runs off 90 balls
- Boundaries: 6 fours, 1 six
- Strike Rate: 71.11
- Dismissal: Caught by Kane Williamson, bowled by Mitchell Santner
- Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Scored: 3 runs off 14 balls
- Boundaries: 0 fours, 0 sixes
- Strike Rate: 21.43
- Dismissal: Caught by Glenn Phillips, bowled by Will O’Rourke
- Fakhar Zaman
- Scored: 24 runs off 41 balls
- Boundaries: 4 fours, 0 sixes
- Strike Rate: 58.54
- Dismissal: Caught by Michael Bracewell
- Salman Agha
- Scored: 42 runs off 28 balls
- Boundaries: 6 fours, 1 six
- Strike Rate: 150.00
- Dismissal: Caught by Michael Bracewell, bowled by Nathan Smith
- Tayyab Tahir
- Scored: 1 run off 5 balls
- Boundaries: 0 fours, 0 sixes
- Strike Rate: 20.00
- Dismissal: Caught by Kane Williamson, bowled by Mitchell Santner
- Khushdil Shah
- Scored: 69 runs off 49 balls
- Boundaries: 10 fours, 1 six
- Strike Rate: 140.82
- Dismissal: Caught by Michael Bracewell, bowled by Will O’Rourke
- Shaheen Afridi
- Scored: 14 runs off 13 balls
- Boundaries: 0 fours, 1 six
- Strike Rate: 107.69
- Dismissal: Caught by Tom Latham, bowled by Matt Henry
- Naseem Shah
- Scored: 13 runs off 15 balls
- Boundaries: 0 fours, 1 six
- Strike Rate: 86.67
- Dismissal: Caught by Matt Henry
- Haris Rauf
- Scored: 19 runs off 10 balls
- Boundaries: 0 fours, 3 sixes
- Strike Rate: 190.00
- Dismissal: Caught by Daryl Mitchell, bowled by Mitchell Santner
- Abrar Ahmed
- Remained not out
- Did not face any ball
Extras: 5 runs (Wides: 4, Leg byes: 1)
Total Score: 260 all out in 47.2 overs
Run Rate: 5.49 runs per over
Match Details & Officials
- Match: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Match 1
- Series: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Result: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs
- Streaming on: JioHotstar
- Broadcast on: Star Sports
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss
- Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN), Joel Wilson (WI)
- Match Referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Commentary Highlights (In Simple Words)
- New Zealand’s Strong Start:
New Zealand put on a big score with solid batting. Will Young and Tom Latham scored big centuries. Glenn Phillips also made a strong finish. - Pakistan’s Struggles:
Pakistan did not start well. They lost early wickets, and missing Fakhar Zaman at the top hurt their chances. Even though Babar Azam tried to build a partnership, he was dismissed by Mitchell Santner. - Key Performances:
- For Pakistan: Khushdil Shah played bravely, scoring 69 runs with many boundaries.
- For New Zealand: Their bowlers (especially Will O’Rourke, Matt Henry, and Mitchell Santner) kept pressure on by taking important wickets at regular intervals. Fielding was also very sharp.
- Match Turning Points:
Pakistan lost wickets in quick succession. Even though there were a few good strokes and a fighting show from some players, the pressure from New Zealand’s bowling and tight fielding made it hard for Pakistan to keep up. - Final Outcome:
Pakistan finished at 260 runs, and New Zealand bowled them out in 47.2 overs. New Zealand’s overall performance – with smart batting, disciplined bowling, and lively fielding – earned them a comfortable 60-run win. - Player of the Match:
Tom Latham was named the best player for his excellent century and for leading New Zealand to a strong total.
