An explosive clash begins with a high-voltage match of New Zealand vs. Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the Kiwis steal the show in sensational fashion. Defending champions New Zealand put in a complete masterclass as they outplayed hosts Pakistan by 60 runs in a cracking Group A opener at the National Stadium in Karachi under lights. Tom Latham’s unbeaten 118-run show, Will Young’s classy century and an effective bowling display, spearheaded by William O’Rourke, told the Black Caps that they’re not just defending a title; and moments of resistance in Pakistan, the team could not cope with pressure and succumbed to a chase ending at 260 all out. In this article, we will discuss the New Zealand national cricket team vs. the Pakistan national cricket team match scorecard, key highlights, and more.
Match Details
| Match Details | Information |
| Event | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | Group A Opener |
| Date | April 12, 2025 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Teams | New Zealand vs Pakistan |
| Toss Winner | New Zealand opted to bat first. |
| Result | New Zealand won by 60 runs |
| New Zealand Score | 320/5 in 50 overs |
| Pakistan Score | 260 all out in 47.2 overs |
| Player of the Match | Tom Latham (118* off 104 balls) |
| Top Scorer (NZ) | Tom Latham – 118* |
| Top Scorer (PAK) | Khushdil Shah – 69 |
| Top Wicket Taker (NZ) | William O’Rourke – 3/47 |
| Top Wicket Taker (PAK) | Haris Rauf – 2/83 |
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
| New Zealand | 320/5 | 50 | Won by 60 Runs |
| Pakistan | 260/10 | 47.2 | Lost by 60 Runs |
Player of the Match: Tom Latham—118* off 104 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes)
Match Highlights
Pakistan suffered a defeat in Rokoks’ previous ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, having gone down to New Zealand by 60 runs at Karachi. The Kiwis got 320 for batting first with Will Young’s 107 gone steadily and Tom Latham not out at 118*. Glenn Phillips also contributed a quick 61. Early on, Pakistan looked up against the mountain as it lost wickets at regular intervals. Babar Azam made a battling 64 and Khushdil Shah added 69 as Pakistan was bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs despite some fighting. William O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner claimed three wickets each. New Zealand had a fine all-round performance to give them a comfortable win.
New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Of 1st Inning
Player Will Young anchored the innings, and Tom Latham ended well for New Zealand’s batting. Put up a mammoth, batting-friendly score of 320/5 on the surface.
Batting Scorecard (NZ)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Will Young | 107 | 113 | 12 | 1 | 94.69 | C Faheem Ashraf b Naseem Shah |
| Devon Conway | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 58.82 | B Abrar Ahmed |
| Kane Williamson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | C Rizwan b Naseem Shah |
| Daryl Mitchell | 10 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 | C Shaheen b Haris Rauf |
| Tom Latham (WK) | 118* | 104 | 10 | 3 | 113.46 | Not Out |
| Glenn Phillips | 61 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 156.41 | C Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf |
| Michael Bracewell | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 13 | (lb 4, w 9) | ||||
| Total | 320/5 | 50 Ov |
Pakistan Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 6.80 |
| Naseem Shah | 10 | 0 | 63 | 2 | 6.30 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 10 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 4.70 |
| Haris Rauf | 10 | 0 | 83 | 2 | 8.30 |
| Khushdil Shah | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 5.70 |
| Salman Agha | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5.00 |
Fall of Wickets – New Zealand
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter Out |
| 1st | 39 | 7.3 | Devon Conway (10) |
| 2nd | 40 | 8.1 | Kane Williamson (1) |
| 3rd | 73 | 16.2 | Daryl Mitchell (10) |
| 4th | 191 | 37.2 | Will Young (107) |
| 5th | 316 | 49.4 | Glenn Phillips (61) |
New Zealand Innings Key Moments
Century: However, Will Young’s century – a composed 107 from 113 balls – set NZ up nicely.It was aggressive, but calculated, and his Masterclass finished with fireworks, as Tom Latham’s 118* was.
Power-hitting was at its best on this occasion: 61 off 39 balls took the total beyond 300. Pakistan’s sloppy bowling by Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi cost them too many in the death overs.
Pakistan Innings: 260 All Out (47.2 Overs) 321 was never walking away out there, and early wickets made that even worse. Pakistan fell short, although Babar Azam made 64 and Khushdil Shah fought hard for 69.
New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Of 2nd Inning
Given below is the New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard of the second Inning.
Batting Scorecard (PAK)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Saud Shakeel | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 31.58 | C Henry b O’Rourke |
| Babar Azam | 64 | 90 | 6 | 1 | 71.11 | C Williamson b Santner |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21.43 | C Phillips b O’Rourke |
| Fakhar Zaman | 24 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 58.54 | B Bracewell |
| Salman Agha | 42 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 150.00 | C Bracewell b Nathan Smith |
| Tayyab Tahir | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | C Williamson b Santner |
| Khushdil Shah | 69 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 140.82 | C Bracewell b O’Rourke |
| Shaheen Afridi | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 107.69 | C Latham b Henry |
| Naseem Shah | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 86.67 | B Henry |
| Haris Rauf | 19 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 190.00 | C Mitchell b Santner |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 5 | (lb 1, w 4) | ||||
| Total | 260 | 47.2 | All Out |
New Zealand Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Matt Henry | 7.2 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 3.40 |
| William O’Rourke | 9 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 5.20 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 3.80 |
| Glenn Phillips | 9 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 6.60 |
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 |
Fall of Wickets – Pakistan
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter Out |
| 1st | 8 | 3.4 | Saud Shakeel (6) |
| 2nd | 22 | 9.6 | Mohammad Rizwan (3) |
| 3rd | 69 | 20.5 | Fakhar Zaman (24) |
| 4th | 127 | 30.4 | Salman Agha (42) |
| 5th | 128 | 31.3 | Tayyab Tahir (1) |
| 6th | 153 | 33.6 | Babar Azam (64) |
| 7th | 200 | 40.6 | Shaheen Afridi (14) |
| 8th | 229 | 43.4 | Khushdil Shah (69) |
| 9th | 260 | 46.6 | Haris Rauf (19) |
| 10th | 260 | 47.2 | Naseem Shah (13) |
Key Moments—Pakistan Innings
- Early Collapse: Saud Shakeel, Rizwan, and Fakhar all failed early.
- Played his mature knock of 64 but failed to get a partnership.
- Khushdil’s hope was dashed as his explosive 69 gave hope, but the required run rate was just too high.
- O’Rourke’s Triple Blow: Crucial wickets of the top and lower middle order.
Post-Match Analysis
Why did New Zealand win?
- Young and Latham explode to set the tone.
- Santner and O’Rourke showed themselves to be disciplined with the middle overs.
- Catches and ground fielding made the difference in the hands of Sharp Fielding.
Where did Pakistan lose?
- Recovery is difficult after a weak power play of losing two quick wickets.
- Middle-Order Collapse: No strong partnerships after Babar’s dismissal.
- Ineffective Death Bowling: Let New Zealand post 320+ without pressure.
Conclusion
Their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign has been given a thunderous start by New Zealand. They outclassed Pakistan with both bat and ball. Outstanding performances were Tom Latham (118 not out) and O’Rourke’s bowling. The road ahead for Pakistan has been tough. The problem they will need to address before the next match is their top-order strategy and bowling plans.
FAQs:
Ans. New Zealand won by 60 runs.
Ans. For his unbeaten 118 runs, Tom Latham.
Ans. They scored 320/5 in 50 overs.
Ans. Pakistan made 260 in 47.2 overs.
Ans. Mitchell Santner and William O’Rourke picked up 3 wickets each.
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