PAK vs NZ Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 : Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam’s slowest inning cause Pakistan to record lowest powerplay in Pakistan against New Zealand.
PAK vs NZ Match Highlights
In the first match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan captain Mohd Rizwan won the toss and decided to bowl first. New Zealand made a good start in powerplay; they made 48 runs but lost his two main wickets
PAK vs NZ : New Zealand Inning Highlights
PAK vs NZ : With Will Young and Tom Latham’s centuries and a brilliant inning by Glenn Philips of 61 runs in 39 balls, New Zealand succeeded in setting a difficult target of 321 for Pakistan at National Stadium, Karachi on Thursday, 19 February 2025, National Stadium, Karachi of. Young (107). When New Zealand lost Devon Conway and Kane Williamson in a gap of four balls and brought it to their 4th position, he remained unaffected and brought him to 4th place before the one-day century before Nasim Shah was dismissed.
Earlier, Abrar and Shah gave Pakistan all the important success to get rid of Conway and Williamson in quick succession—soon Haris Rauf dismissed Derryl Mitchell as Kiwi suddenly found herself in place of disturbing. However, the fourth wicket of 118 runs between Young and Latham (118*) and the fifth wicket stand of 125 runs between Latham and Philips ensured that there was no further hiccup in NZ Inning.
This was after the decision of Mohammad Rizwan’s field, and both Kiwi openers Young and Conway took New Zealand in a good beginning and added 39 for the first wicket. However, the hosts were dealt with with an early blow as Fakhar Zaman was injured in an attempt to save a border and went out of the ground and later breathed a sigh of relief at the Pakistani camp to return.
Shah and Rauf raised a couple of wickets, while Abrar returned with 1 figure for 47. New Zealand has been a slavery for Pakistan in recent times. Kiwi defeated men twice in the Tri-Series before the Champions Trophy and will be high on confidence. More, they record Pakistan 3–0 in the Champions Trophy. On the other hand, Pakistan will enjoy the benefits of the house, but there are many concerns for them to go to the tournament. The batsmen are not in great form. Babar Azam has struggled for the run
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PAK vs NZ : Pakistan Inning Highlights
PAK vs NZ : Pakistan coming out to Chase 321, Saud Shakeel come for opening batting with Babar Azam as Fakhar Zaman was not allowed to open the batting after a long time away from the field as he injured during fielding. Pakistan’s opener suffered an injury to the second ball of the match.
Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan scored only single -digit as Pakistan scored just 22 runs in the powerplay, which was the lowest by any team at home. After two initial wickets, Babar Azam and Fakhar want to speed up the innings. However, Fakhar’s injury is taking a toll on him because he was seen running in the middle pain. He was finally dismissed for 24 runs by Michael Bracewell.
PAK vs NZ: Playing XI
Pakistan XI: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
New Zealand XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, and William ORourke
FAQ
Que-1 : Is PAK vs NZ match played at a neutral venue?
No, PAK vs NZ match did not play at neutral venue India is the only country to play their all matches at a neutral venue in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Que-2: Is India treveling Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025?
No, India is treveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to some security reasons.
Que-3: Who will be Captain of Australia in the unavailability of Pat Cummins?
Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a critical injury. Australia is letting down as his five players, including their captain, are ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy for some reasons, and Australia announced Steve Smith as their captain for the upcoming Champions Trophy
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