Pakistan craved runs in the powerplay, captain Mohammad Rizwan also got out cheaply

Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: The first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is being played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday. Both teams are face to face at the National Stadium in Karachi. New Zealand has given Pakistan a target of 321 runs. After losing the toss, New Zealand scored 320 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Will Young (107 off 113 balls) and Tom Latham (105 not out off 103 balls) scored centuries. Glenn Phillips added 61 runs in 39 balls. At the same time, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell contributed 10-10 runs. Kane Williamson scored just one run. For Pakistan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf took two wickets each while Abrar Ahmed took one wicket.

PAK vs NZ Live Score: Captain Rizwan out cheaply

PAK vs NZ Live Score: Pakistan suffered a second blow in the form of captain Mohammad Rizwan. He could score only 3 runs in 14 balls. O’Rourke got him caught by Phillips on the last ball of the tenth over. Pakistan craved runs in the first powerplay. Pakistan added just 22 runs after losing two wickets in 10 overs. Babar Azam is at the crease after scoring 12 runs in 27 balls.
PAK vs NZ Live Score: Bad start for Pakistan

PAK vs NZ Live Score: Pakistan has had a bad start while chasing the target. Saud Shakeel’s bat did not work. He scored 6 runs in 19 balls. Shakeel was sent to the pavilion by William O’Rourke in the fourth over.