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

Another boundary is carved out as Young elegantly meets the half-volley. Afridi, attempting another yorker, ends up delivering a half-volley that angles into the stumps. Young flicks it away with precision, maintaining his balance and skillfully finding the gap between midwicket and mid-on for four runs.

Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls a low, length ball that angles into the stumps, prompting Will Young to jam his bat down and block the delivery into the on side. The well-controlled shot results in no runs, as Young effectively neutralizes the attack.

At the end of the 21st over, New Zealand are at 94/3 with a run rate of 4.47. Will Young remains unbeaten on 63 off 71 balls, having scored seven fours and one six, while Tom Latham has chipped in with 7 runs off 12 balls. On the bowling side, Shaheen Shah Afridi has delivered 4 overs for 19 runs without taking a wicket (4-0-19-0), and Khushdil Shah has kept the pressure on with figures of 3-0-12-0. New Zealand continue to build their innings steadily as Pakistan‘s bowlers strive to restrict the scoring rate.

At the end of the 20th over, New Zealand have reached 93/3 with a run rate of 4.65. Tom Latham has chipped in with 6 runs off 9 balls, while Will Young continues his stellar form, remaining unbeaten on 63 off 68 balls, which includes seven boundaries and one six. On the bowling side, Khushdil Shah has been economical with figures of 3-0-12-0, and Haris Rauf has maintained pressure with figures of 4-0-22-1, keeping the opposition in check as the innings progresses.

Haris Rauf delivers a short ball that rises around waist height near the off stump, and Will Young is quick to react. Positioned perfectly, Young pulls the ball away to deep square leg for a boundary. The shot is executed so crisply that, despite the minimal distance to cover, the ball speeds past him in a flash, resulting in four runs.

New Zealand have reached 80/3 at a run rate of 4.44. Will Young is in fine form, remaining unbeaten on 52 off 60 balls with five fours and a six, while Tom Latham has chipped in with 4 runs off 5 balls. On the bowling side, Khushdil Shah is economical with figures of 2-0-5-0, and Haris Rauf has conceded 16 runs in his 3 overs, picking up 1 wicket (3-0-16-1).

New Zealand are 77/3, posting a run rate of 4.52. Will Young remains unbeaten on 50 off 56 balls, having struck five fours and a six, while Tom Latham has chipped in with a quick 3 off 3 balls. On the bowling front, Haris Rauf has picked up a wicket, finishing with figures of 3-0-16-1, and Khushdil Shah has maintained tight bowling with figures of 1-0-2-0.

Haris Rauf bowls a full-length delivery aimed at the leg stump, and Latham seizes the opportunity by clipping the ball away with precision. The shot is guided towards the right of deep square leg, racing to the boundary for two runs.

Haris Rauf delivers a hard, perfectly pitched length ball that proves too much for Daryl Mitchell. Aiming in well, Rauf’s delivery forces Mitchell to try and create room by moving to the leg side. However, the ball hurries onto him, cramping his swing and striking high up on the bat before popping apologetically towards mid-on. Mitchell is dismissed for 10 off 24 balls, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking the catch off Rauf’s impressive bowling display. His strike rate stands at 41.66 as his innings comes to an early end.

At the end of the 16th over, New Zealand are 73/2 with a current run rate of 4.56. Will Young is unbeaten on 49 off 55 balls, having struck five fours and one six, and Daryl Mitchell has contributed 10 runs off 22 balls. On the bowling side, Khushdil Shah has kept things economical with figures of 1-0-2-0, and Haris Rauf remains steady with figures of 2-0-12-0. The innings continues to build at a measured pace as New Zealand aim to set a challenging total for the opposition.

Khushdil delivers a length ball from wide of the crease that slants into the stumps. Young, creating enough room, punches the ball with a quick turn towards sweeper cover, collecting a well-timed single.

At the end of the 15th over, New Zealand are 71/2 with a run rate of 4.73. Will Young is in sublime form, remaining unbeaten on 48 off 52 balls with five boundaries and a six, while Daryl Mitchell has contributed 9 runs off 19 balls. On the bowling front, Haris Rauf has been economical with figures of 2-0-12-0, and Abrar Ahmed has maintained pressure with an impressive economy rate, finishing with figures of 5-0-16-1. New Zealand look set to build on this steady foundation as they aim to post a challenging total for the opposition.

Haris Rauf bowls a full, straight delivery that strays onto the leg side, allowing Young to collect a single at deep square.

At the end of over 13, New Zealand are 64/2 with a current run rate of 4.92. Will Young has been in superb form, scoring 44 off 43 balls, which includes five boundaries and one six, while Daryl Mitchell has contributed 6 runs off 16 balls. On the bowling front, Haris Rauf has maintained tight control with figures of 1-0-9-0, and Abrar Ahmed has delivered an economical over, finishing with figures of 4-0-12-1.

Haris Rauf bowled a short delivery to Young, who took full advantage of the extra zip off the surface. Young played a magnificent shot, guiding the ball slightly off the top edge and sending it soaring into the stands at deep square for the first six of the day.

At the end of the 11th over, New Zealand are 50/2 with a run rate of 4.54. Daryl Mitchell has added 5 runs off 13 balls, while Will Young remains unbeaten on 32 off 34 balls, including 4 boundaries. On the bowling side, Naseem Shah has bowled 5 overs for 24 runs, claiming 1 wicket, and Abrar Ahmed has bowled 3 overs for 7 runs, also taking 1 wicket.:

At the end of the 10th over, New Zealand are 48/2 with a run rate of 4.80. Will Young remains unbeaten on 32 off 34 balls, hitting four boundaries, while Daryl Mitchell has contributed 3 runs off 7 balls. On the bowling front, Abrar Ahmed delivered an impressive over with figures of 3-0-7-1, and Naseem Shah recorded figures of 4-0-22-1.

At the end of the ninth over, New Zealand are 45/2 with a current run rate of 5.00. Will Young is leading the charge with an impressive 31 off 32 balls, including four boundaries, while Daryl Mitchell contributes 1 run off 3 balls. On the bowling side, Naseem Shah has delivered a commendable performance with figures of 4-0-22-1, and Abrar Ahmed has chipped in with figures of 2-0-4-1.

Naseem Shah fires in a back-of-a-length delivery, hitting the pitch hard to generate crucial movement away from the right-hander. Kane Williamson, defending with a full face, edges the ball and it is snicked away to Mohammad Rizwan, who takes a low catch. “Wickets don’t come any bigger than that!” Pakistan celebrate as Williamson departs for just 1 run off 2 balls (0x4, 0x6) at a strike rate of 50.

Abrar Ahmed unleashes a brilliant carrom ball that proves too much for Devon Conway. The delivery lands at a perfect length, pushing Conway back before gripping the surface and moving away from the leg stump. Caught off guard, Conway is dismissed for 10 off 17 balls (2×4, 0x6) at a strike rate of 58.82. “Abrar, you wizard!”

Naseem Shah bowls a slower delivery at 116 kph, targeting tight at the stumps. Young misreads the ball completely and ends up bunting it over cover for a boundary. While credit goes to Naseem for an impressive slower ball, the extra width allowed Young to escape, resulting in four runs.

At the end of the sixth over, New Zealand remain unbeaten at 33/0 with a current run rate of 5.50. Devon Conway has chipped in with 10 runs off 12 balls, including two fours, while Will Young has contributed 22 runs off 24 deliveries, also registering two boundaries. On the bowling side, Abrar Ahmed has been economical, finishing his over with figures of 1-0-3-0, and Shaheen Shah Afridi has recorded figures of 3-0-18-0.

Shaheen Shah Afridi to Young, FOUR runs! Out of the screws! Young capitalizes on the delivery, pouncing on the width and unleashing a square drive that races away through backward point for a well-deserved boundary.

At the end of the fourth over, New Zealand are 24/0 with a run rate of 6.00. Devon Conway has scored 9 runs off 9 balls, including 2 boundaries, while Will Young has accumulated 15 runs off 15 balls with 1 boundary. On the bowling side, both Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi have delivered equally, each with figures of 2-0-12-0.

At the end of the third over, New Zealand are 17/0 with a current run rate of 5.66. Will Young has contributed 8 runs off 10 balls, while Devon Conway has scored 9 runs off 8 balls, including two boundaries. On the bowling side, Shaheen Shah Afridi recorded figures of 2-0-12-0, and Naseem Shah remains with 1-0-5-.0

Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls a delivery that digs into Conway’s midriff, prompting the left-hander to swivel it around the corner for a boundary, scoring four runs. This marks Conway’s second boundary of the match. Although the ball wasn’t completely free from pressure, the freshly mowed grass played a key role in guiding the shot, benefiting New Zealand‘s fielding effort.

At the end of the second over, New Zealand are at 8/0 with a current run rate of 4.00. Devon Conway has contributed 4 runs off 6 balls, including one boundary, while Will Young has also added 4 runs off 6 balls. On the bowling front, Naseem Shah has recorded figures of 1-0-5-0, and Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with figures of 1-0-3-0.

Naseem Shah bowls a full delivery at 141kph, showcasing a touch of shape. The left-handed batter, Devon Conway, misjudges the ball as it skews off a thick inside edge, sending it racing away through square leg. The shot, played elegantly towards cover, finds the boundary for four runs.

At the end of the first over, New Zealand are at 3/0 with a current run rate of 3.00. Devon Conway remains scoreless, 0 off 4 balls, while Will Young has contributed 3 runs off 2 balls. Shaheen Shah Afridi’s bowling figures stand at 1-0-3-0.

Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls to Young, no run. On his first delivery, targeting the top of off, there’s minimal movement. Young defends solidly towards mid off, keeping his wicket safe.