Pakistan vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Highlights: New Zealand defeat Pakistan by 60 runs

At the end of six overs, Pakistan stands at 14/1, maintaining a slow and steady approach in their chase of 320. The required run rate has climbed to 6.97, with Mohammad Rizwan on 1 off 7 balls and Babar Azam on 6 off 10, including a stylish boundary. Will O’Rourke (3-0-7-1) and Matt Henry (3-0-7-0) continue to keep things tight for New Zealand.

Matt Henry overpitches just outside off, and Babar Azam capitalizes in style. With a perfectly timed step forward, he transfers his weight into a classic high-elbow drive, sending the ball racing between short extra-cover and mid-off for a boundary. A confident shot to get Pakistan’s chase going!

New Zealand tighten their grip as Pakistan reach 8/1 at the end of four overs. Saud Shakeel’s early dismissal has put pressure on the chase, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan at the crease. Will O’Rourke, who claimed the first wicket, has figures of 2-0-5-1, while Matt Henry remains economical with 2-0-3-0. Pakistan now need 313 runs from 46 overs at a required run rate of 6.80.

Will O’Rourke strikes as Saud Shakeel departs for 6 off 19 balls. New Zealand’s plan of angling the ball away pays off, as Saud attempts a drive away from his body but ends up slicing it high. Matt Henry takes a well-judged catch at third man, sliding to his right. Pakistan now faces an early setback in their chase of 320.

Pakistan remains cautious in the early overs, reaching 5/0 after three overs. Saud Shakeel moves to 4 off 16 balls, while Babar Azam is yet to open his account. Matt Henry continues his disciplined spell with figures of 2-0-3-0, while Will O’Rourke concedes just two runs in his first over. With 316 runs needed from 47 overs, the required run rate has climbed to 6.72.

Pakistan begins their chase slowly, managing just one run in the first over. Saud Shakeel gets off the mark with a single, while Babar Azam remains on zero after two balls. Matt Henry starts with a disciplined over, conceding just one run. Pakistan is at 1/0 after one over, with a required run rate of 6.53 to chase down 320 in 49 overs.

Matt Henry takes charge with the new ball, leading an otherwise inexperienced New Zealand pace attack. As expected, he starts from over the wicket with a slip in place. With Pakistan beginning their chase, Saud Shakeel is on strike, looking to capitalize on any early opportunities.

New Zealand displayed incredible acceleration in the final phase of their innings, scoring at over 11 runs per over in the last 10 overs. The foundation for this explosive finish was laid by Will Young and Tom Latham, who played crucial knocks of 107 and an unbeaten 118, respectively. Their efforts in the early and middle stages provided the platform for New Zealand to launch a late assault, ensuring a formidable total on the board.

New Zealand put up a competitive total of 320/5 in their 50 overs, with Will Young’s 107 and Tom Latham’s unbeaten 118 leading the charge. Glenn Phillips provided late fireworks with a blistering 61 off 39 balls, smashing four sixes and three boundaries. Naseem Shah (2/63) and Haris Rauf (2/83) were the only wicket-takers for Pakistan, while Shaheen Afridi went wicketless despite bowling his full quota. Pakistan now faces a challenging chase with Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam at the top.

Haris Rauf gets the breakthrough as Glenn Phillips departs after a blistering knock. Phillips, having scored 61 off 39 balls with three fours and four sixes, falls to a well-judged catch by Fakhar Zaman. His explosive innings, played at a strike rate of 156.41, comes to an end.

Haris Rauf delivers a low full toss, but Glenn Phillips capitalizes on the poorly executed yorker, smashing it through extra cover for a boundary. The right idea from Rauf, considering the late tail, but the execution falls short.

Glenn Phillips brings up his sixth ODI fifty in style, reaching the milestone in just 34 balls. Facing Shaheen Shah Afridi, he worked a full delivery on leg stump to long on for a single. His explosive innings has been powered by four sixes and a boundary, adding crucial momentum to New Zealand‘s total.

Tom Latham showcased his power-hitting as he clubbed a six over deep square leg, narrowly evading Khushdil Shah. The fielder had stepped in about 10 yards anticipating the shot but was caught off guard as Latham’s strike forced him to backtrack and dive. Had he held his position, it could have been a chest-high catch, but instead, the ball sailed over him for a crucial six.

New Zealand continues to build on their strong position as Tom Latham ramps a clever boundary off Naseem Shah. With Latham unbeaten and approaching a century, New Zealand is looking to accelerate in the final overs. Pakistan‘s bowlers are struggling to contain the run flow, and with Glenn Phillips at the other end, the visitors are eyeing a formidable total.

At the close of the 41st over, New Zealand are 212/4 with a current run rate of 5.17. Tom Latham leads the charge with 69 off 79 balls, hitting 5 fours and a six, while Glenn Phillips has chipped in with 7 off 11 balls. On the bowling front, Khushdil Shah has delivered an economical spell with figures of 6-0-31-0, and Naseem Shah has tightened the screws further by claiming 2 wickets for 54 runs in his 9 overs. New Zealand continue to build a challenging total as the match progresses.

At a crucial moment, Naseem Shah bowls a length delivery, and Will Young heaves to the leg side. However, his shot is brilliantly intercepted by sub-fielder Faheem Ashraf, who charges in from deep square and slides in to snatch the catch just a few feet off the ground. This catch ends Young’s outstanding innings at 107 off 113 balls, where he had struck 12 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 94.69.

Naseem Shah begins his over with a back-of-a-length delivery, but Will Young is on the charge. Backing away to generate extra width, Young expertly drives the ball through the covers, sending it racing to the boundary for four runs. This aggressive shot sets the tone for his innings, demonstrating his intent and composure as he takes control of the attack.

Haris Rauf bowls to Tom Latham, and a chipped ball drifts in the air—just out of reach for the mid-on fielder, who chases it down to the boundary to complete a three-run shot. This crucial three runs bring Latham’s tally to back-to-back half-centuries, following his previous fifty of 56 in the tri-series final against Pakistan at this venue. Impressively, his current fifty has been reached off just 61 deliveries, highlighting his superb form and composure in the match.

Abrar Ahmed bowled to Young, who managed to extract a single with a deft sweep that took him to his century. Despite a shaky start to his innings and early wickets falling at the other end, Young’s composure prevailed. His tidy hundred—the first of four scored overseas—demonstrates his ability to steady the innings under pressure and has placed New Zealand in a strong, sound position as they build their total.

Haris Rauf bowls to Latham, and this time the left-hander nails his pull shot to perfection. In a great battle between the two, Rauf’s delivery tests Latham once again. Standing taller and positioning himself deeper in his crease, Latham helps the ball along its natural angle down the leg side, albeit at head height. The shot races away for four runs, showcasing his refined technique and composure under pressure.

Haris Rauf bowls a short delivery to Latham, which is pulled and shelled hard, resulting in no run. In the ensuing chaos, Young at the nonstriker’s end almost gets run out when Salman Ali Agha, fielding at midwicket, nearly plucks the ball from the sky with his left hand. Quick on the rebound, he flings the ball as Young is hurriedly sent back to the nonstriker’s end. Despite creating two run-out chances in one delivery, neither opportunity is converted, leaving the score unchanged.

At the end of the 32nd over, New Zealand have reached 159/3 with a run rate of 4.96. Will Young continues his steady innings and is now on 96 off 101 balls, featuring 11 fours and a six. Tom Latham has provided solid support, scoring 39 off 48 balls with three boundaries. On the bowling front, Haris Rauf recorded figures of 5-0-30-1, and Abrar Ahmed finished with 6-0-19-1, ensuring that the opposition is kept under pressure as New Zealand build towards a challenging total.

At the close of the 31st over, New Zealand have posted 151/3 at a run rate of 4.87. Will Young remains unbeaten on 91 off 98 balls, having struck 10 fours and a six, while Tom Latham contributes a valuable 36 from 45 balls, including 3 boundaries. On the bowling side, Abrar Ahmed finishes his spell with figures of 6-0-19-1, and Khushdil Shah maintains tight control with figures of 5-0-26-0. New Zealand continue to build a solid foundation as they look to further capitalize on their innings.

Khushdil bowls to Latham, and the sweep is on display once again. The delivery, almost a short ball outside off, is met with perfect timing as Latham utilizes his long stride and impressive reach to get low and roll his wrists over. The shot races away to the square leg boundary, adding four runs to the score and showcasing his masterful sweep technique.

At the close of the 29th over, New Zealand have reached 139/3 at a run rate of 4.79. Will Young remains unbeaten on 88 off 93 balls, having struck 10 fours and a six, while Tom Latham has contributed 27 runs off 38 balls, including a boundary. On the bowling front, Naseem Shah has bowled 7 overs for 39 runs, claiming 1 wicket, and Khushdil Shah has maintained pressure with figures of 4-0-17-0. New Zealand’s innings continues to build at a steady pace as they aim to set a challenging total for the opposition.

Naseem Shah bowls a full ball, pitching it close to off stump. Will Young employs fine wristwork to clip the ball to the right of mid-on, resulting in a tight but well-executed single. Despite the ball being played towards Babar Azam’s throwing side, Young’s quick release and immediate start ensure he reaches the crease safely, making all the difference in taking the run.

Naseem Shah delivers a length ball angling into off stump, and Young steps across to work it to the leg side. In his effort, he straightens his bat, resulting in a pronounced leading edge. Although the ball stops on the pitch, the edge doesn’t carry back to Naseem Shah, and no run is scored.

At the end of the 26th over, New Zealand are 119/3 with a current run rate of 4.57. Will Young continues to build his innings, remaining unbeaten on 76 off 86 balls with 8 fours and 1 six, while Tom Latham has chipped in 19 runs off 27 balls. On the bowling side, Salman Agha has delivered an economical spell with figures of 3-0-15-0, and Shaheen Shah Afridi has maintained discipline with figures of 6-0-29-0, as New Zealand steadily build on their total.

At the end of the 25th over, New Zealand have reached 113/3 at a run rate of 4.52. Will Young continues his impressive form, remaining unbeaten on 74 off 84 balls, featuring 8 fours and a six. Tom Latham has added a quick 15 off 23 balls, including one boundary, to bolster the score. On the bowling front, Shaheen Shah Afridi has bowled 6 overs for 29 runs without taking a wicket, while Salman Agha has been economical, conceding only 9 runs in his over. New Zealand are steadily building their innings as they aim to post a challenging total for the opposition.

At the end of the 23rd over, New Zealand are 105/3 at a run rate of 4.56. Will Young is in excellent form, remaining unbeaten on 71 off 78 balls with 8 fours and a six, while Tom Latham has contributed 10 off 17 balls. On the bowling side, Shaheen Shah Afridi has bowled 5 overs for 26 runs without claiming a wicket, and Salman Agha has kept things tight, conceding just 4 runs in his over.