Champions Trophy 2025 opens in Karachi: New Zealand beat hosts Pakistan by 60 runs; Latham and Young hit centuries
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi, on 19 February 2025.
Summary
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opened at the National Stadium, Karachi, on 19 February 2025, the first global tournament hosted in Pakistan in nearly three decades. Sent in by Pakistan, New Zealand made 320 for 5, with Tom Latham 118 not out off 104 balls, Will Young 107 and Glenn Phillips 61. Pakistan were bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs despite 69 from Khushdil Shah and 64 from Babar Azam; Will O'Rourke and captain Mitchell Santner took three wickets each. Latham was named Player of the Match.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 19 February 2025, National Stadium, Karachi
- Result
- New Zealand won by 60 runs
- Scores
- NZ 320/5 (50 ov); Pakistan 260 (47.2 ov)
- Centuries
- Tom Latham 118*, Will Young 107
- Player of the Match
- Tom Latham
- Bowling
- Will O'Rourke 3-47, Mitchell Santner 3-66
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what margin did New Zealand beat Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi?
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Correct answer: D — 60 runs
New Zealand made 320 for 5 and bowled Pakistan out for 260, winning by 60 runs.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand?
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Correct answer: B — Tom Latham
Tom Latham, unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls, was named Player of the Match.
Besides Tom Latham, which New Zealand batter scored a century against Pakistan in Karachi on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Will Young
Will Young made 107 off 113 balls, the other century in New Zealand's 320 for 5.