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22:24

Kiwis crush Pakistan by 60 runs

Pakistan 260 all out (47.2 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Pakistan have been thoroughly outplayed by New Zealand on their own turf-outclassed in skill, outmaneuvered in strategy, and outmatched in execution.

Familiar woes haunt the hosts once again, as costly runs conceded in the death overs left them with an insurmountable chase.

22:20

Kiwis crush Pakistan by 60 runs

Pakistan 260 all out (47.2 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Santner continues. Naseem is beaten by the lack of bounce. He jabs the next one over the backward point region for a couple.

And now-a massive six into the crowd! He follows it up with a sweep for a single.

Henry is here, Abrar is the last man in. He defends the first. BOWLED! Pakistan are 260 for all out. NZ win by 60 runs!

Rauf only deals in sixes! But not this time-he skies it, and Mitchell takes a safe catch. Rauf departs for 19 off 10 balls.

After 47 overs, Pakistan are 260-9, needing 61 from 18 balls.

22:14

Khushdil falls after valiant effort

Pakistan 245-8 (46 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Santner returns. Naseem defends the first three deliveries before cutting one to point for a single. He presses forward and blocks into the pitch, then slams a huge six off the final ball!

7 runs from the over. After 45 overs, Pakistan are 236-8.

O'Rourke continues. Naseem pads it away and picks up a single. Rauf swings and misses but manages a single off the next. Naseem makes room and jabs it for another single.

Rauf dealing in sixes! He smashes another big one over the ropes. A dot to end the over.

Pakistan are 245-8 after 46 overs, needing 76 from 24 balls.

22:09

Khushdil falls after valiant effort

Pakistan 229-8 (44 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Here comes Henry. Khushdil welcomes him with a boundary!

A slower ball, short and wide, deceives him with a lack of bounce as he tries to slash at it, wide signaled. Another slower off-cutter, but Khushdil picks it and slams it for four. He's batting on a different pitch altogether! A well-placed cut to cover point fetches him a single.

Naseem steers one down to deep third man for a single. Khushdil drives straight back to the bowler, no run. A single to end the over.

12 runs from it. After 43 overs, Pakistan are 225-7, needing 96 from 42 balls.

At this stage, New Zealand were 215-4.

O'Rourke continues. Khushdil taps it into the pitch but can't get a run.

Next ball—slammed for a boundary! He sends the following delivery straight back to the bowler.

WICKET! Short again, and this time Khushdil mistimes it, hitting it straight down the throat of long-on. Bracewell makes no mistake. A valiant effort comes to an end—Khushdil departs for 69 off 49 balls.

Haris Rauf is the new man in. He defends the last two deliveries of the over.

4 runs and a wicket from it. After 44 overs, Pakistan are 229/8.

21:52

Henry removes Shaheen, Pak 7 down

Pakistan 200-7 (41 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Henry returns. Shaheen pulls it for a single towards deep square leg. A bouncer follows, and Khushdil ducks under it. The batters exchange a single each.

And there it isa well-deserved wicket! Shaheen clears his front leg, looking to pull, but only manages a top edge to the keeper. Latham makes no mistake. Shaheen departs for 14 off 13 balls.

After 41 overs, Pakistan are 200-7. Naseem Shah is the new batter.

21:48

Khushdil leads the charge

Pakistan 196-6 (40 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Phillips returns, and Shaheen greets him with a massive six! He defends the next three deliveries before driving for a single. Khushdil clips one into the square leg region for another single. Eight runs off the over-after 38 overs, Pakistan are 183-6.

Bracewell continues. Khushdil adds a couple of runs to Pakistans total but defends the rest of the over. After 39 overs, Pakistan are 187-6, needing 134 from 66 balls.

Phillips carries on. Shaheen pushes for a single. Khushdil tries to cut but is well stopped by the fielder. A full toss follows, and Khushdil punishes itsix runs! Down the leg side, collected by the keeper. Two more singles to finish. Nine runs off the over-after 40 overs, Pakistan are 196-6, needing 125 from 60 balls.

21:37

Pakistan show fight

Pakistan 176-6 (37 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Bracewell returns, coming around the wicket to the left-hander. Khushdil defends the first two before executing a reverse sweep to deep backward point for a single. Shaheen Shah Afridi gets off the mark with a single. Khushdil defends to cover, then takes a single to close out the over. After 35 overs, Pakistan are 156-6.

Santner resumes, and Khushdil welcomes him with a boundary. The batters exchange singles before two dot balls follow. Khushdil finishes strong with another boundary. 10 runs off the over, Pakistan are 166-6 after 36 overs, needing 155 from 84 balls.

Bracewell continues. Shaheen takes a single, and Khushdil sweeps for four. Three solid defenses follow before Khushdil ends the over with another boundary. Nine runs from itafter 37 overs, Pakistan are 175-6, needing 146 from 78 balls.

21:26

Babar departs, Pak in trouble

Pakistan 153-6 (34 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Smith continues, and Babar Azam finally breaks free, launching his first six of the match. He follows up with a single to third man. Khushdil finds the gap for a couple before slamming a well-timed boundary. He backs it up with another two-great running between the wickets. A single to end the over.

A productive one for Pakistan-16 runs came off it. After 33 overs, they are 146-5.

Santner returns, with Babar and Khushdil rotating the strike through singles. Babar then finds a boundary but falls soon after! Caught by Williamson! A top edge lingers in the air before Williamson safely pouches it. The umpires check, and it's a clean catchBabar departs for 64 off 90 balls. A crucial blow for Pakistan.

Seven runs and a wicket from the over. After 34 overs, Pakistan are 153-6, needing 168 from 96 balls.

21:17

5 down! Pakistan's hopes fading fast

Pakistan 130-5 (32 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Santner continues, extracting turn as Tayyab defends and pushes it back to the bowler. Next ball, he tries to slap it towards midwicket but mistimes it, finding Williamson in close on the leg side. Tayyab departs for 1 off 5 balls, and Pakistan lose their fifth wicket.

Khushdil Shah is the new batter and gets off the mark with a single.

21:13

Babar holds firm but Pak lose Salman

Pakistan 128-4 (31 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Phillips continues. Babar charges but defends to cover before finding a single around the corner. Salman takes over, launching Pakistan's first six of the innings, followed by a boundary. A delicate dab down to third earns him three runs, and he rotates strike with a single to finish. 15 runs off the over, Pakistan 119-3 after 29.

Santner back on. Babar picks up a couple, then defends. A clip to deep midwicket fetches him a single. Salman dabs one down to third for another run before seeing off the last two balls. Pakistan 124-3 after 30 overs, needing 197 from 20.

Salman is taking the attack to New Zealand's bowlers, while Babar anchors the chase.

Nathan Smith enters the attack. Babar takes a single to bring up his fifty off 81 balls, his 54th fifty-plus score.

Smith continues. Salman nudges a single before Babar uses the skid to guide one down to deep third for another run.

Wicket! Smith digs in a short one, and Salman is late on the stroke, offering a simple catch to Michael Bracewell at midwicket.

Salman departs for 42 off 28 balls, ending a much-needed cameo for Pakistan.

Tayyab Tahir is the new batter, he defends first and is off the mark with a single off the last ball of the over.

21:01

100 comes up for Pakistan

Pakistan 80-3 (28 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Glenn Phillips back into the attack. Babar and Salman tread cautiously, picking up just three runs. Pakistan 83-3 after 25 overs.

Santner continues. Babar defends back to the bowler before driving out to deep cover for a single. Salman sees off the rest of the over. Just one run off it, Pakistan 84-3 after 26.

Phillips returns. Babar plays towards deep cover for a single. Salman takes charge, slamming back-to-back boundaries before rotating the strike. He defends the last two deliveries. 10 runs off the over, Pakistan 94-3 after 27.

Santner persists. Salman follows suit with his own set of consecutive boundaries. An inside edge doesnt carry. He then flicks a full delivery out to deep square leg for a single. Babar pushes to coverno run. A single to end the over. Pakistan 104-3 after 28, needing 217 from 22 overs.

20:54

Pakistan lose quick wkts, in trouble

Pakistan 80-3 (24 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Santner brings himself on. Babar punches towards coverdot ball. Three more dots follow before he punches one down to long-on for a single. Salman sends it back to the bowler. Just one run off the over.

Pakistan 70-3 after 22, needing 251 from 28 overs.

Bracewell continues. Babar manages only a couple of runs before defending the rest. Pakistan 72-3 after 23.

Santner again, with Daryl Mitchell now at slip. Salman is off the mark with two quick singles. A bouncerhe ducks under it. Stunning delivery but it races away for four byes! Another dot ball, followed by two more singles. Pakistan 80-3 after 24.

20:42

Bracewell removes Zaman; Pak 3 down

Pakistan 69-3 (21 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Bracewell continues. Zaman remains cautious, defending every deliverymaiden over.

Phillips back. Babar nudges it for a single. Tight to the stumps, Fakhar steps out for another single. The duo is rotating the strike well. Five runs off the over, Pakistan 60-2 after 18.

Bracewell continues. Zaman smashes a boundary but defends the restfive off the over. Pakistan 65-2 after 19.

Phillips back, keeping it tightjust one run off the over. Pakistan 66-2 after 20.

Bracewell again. Slows it down to Babar, planting it outside offhalf-hearted appeal waved away. Babar gets a couple, then a single to third man. Silence in the standsFakhar is bowled! Hes gone for 24 off 41 balls.

Salman Ali Agha is in. He defends the last ball. Pakistan 69-3 after 21.

20:20

Pak need revival after early wickets

Pakistan 55-2 (16 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Bracewell again. Zaman is beaten! He manages a couple off the next but then gets stuck defending. Just two off the over, Pakistan 35-2 after 13.

Phillips enters the attack. Quick, full, close to off stumpZaman defends. Then, a much-needed boundary! But he slumps to the floorhis injury is clearly troubling him. Six off the over, Pakistan 41-2 after 14, needing 280 from 36 overs.

Bracewell continues. Zaman solid in defense for three balls before finally breaking free with a boundary. He blocks the next but finishes the over with another four. Eight runs off it, Pakistan 49-2 after 15.

Phillips back. Short and turning down legZaman pounces, four runs! Babar drives to sweeper for a single. A flighted delivery around off turns less than expected, catching Babar off guard. Six runs from the over, Pakistan 55-2 after 16.

Time for drinks.

20:14

Babar, Zaman rally Pakistan

Pakistan 41-2 (14 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Bracewell into the attack. Babar drives but finds the fielder. A quicker one followsanother dot. He clips it to long-on for a single. Zaman defends a couple before finally getting off the mark. Just two runs from the over, Pakistan 24-2 after 11.

O'Rourke continues. Over the wicket to Fakhar, who tucks it into the vacant midwicket region for a single. Babar responds with a classy boundary! He drives but straight to the fielder. A bouncerBabar ducks, then smashes the next one for four! A dot to finish. Nine runs off the over, Pakistan 33-2 after 12.

Bracewell again. Zaman is beaten! He manages a couple off the next but then gets stuck defending. Just two off the over, Pakistan 35-2 after 13.

19:55

Brilliant catch! Phillips removes Rizwan

Pakistan 22-2 (10 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

O'Rourke into his next. Short ball-Rizwan goes for it but doesn't quite connect. A couple more dots before he finally push-drives for a single. Babar releases some pressure with a boundary! A lovely delivery to finish. Five off the over, Pakistan 19-1 after 8.''

Henry continues. Rizwan clips one to mid-on for a single before Babar gets stuck in defense. A low delivery gets him a single. Just two runs off the over, Pakistan 21-1 after 9.

O'Rourke to Babar. Full and angling in-defended well. A lack of bounce makes it tricky, but Babar is solid. Dot balls pile up. Finally, Babar nudges a single. But then-short, wide, cut- and gone! Glenn Phillips pulls off an outrageous grab at backward point! Rizwan departs for 3 off 14.

A wicket and just one run off the over-Pakistan 22-2 after 10.

19:35

Saud out, Pak in trouble early on

Pakistan 14-1 (6 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Henry continues as Babar takes strike. He blocks the first few deliveries, sending one straight back to the bowler. Henry goes fuller outside off, and Babar pouncescrunching it for four! An LBW appeal follows, but its a lone effort from the bowler; the umpire and fielders show no interest. Four runs off the over, Pakistan 12-1 after 5.

ORourke from the other end, keeping one slip in place for Rizwan. The Pakistan skipper defends to backward point before tucking one to fine leg for a single. Babar rotates strike with another single to third man. Rizwan sees out the rest of the over. Just two runs off it, Pakistan 14-1 after 6.

19:27

Saud out, Pak in trouble early on

Pakistan 8-1 (4 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Henry continues, coming over the wicket to Saud. He starts with a solid defense, then nudges one for a couple. Babar Azam takes strike and defends the rest of the over. Just two runs off it.

O'Rourke now to Babar for the first time today.

Babar drives confidently for a single. He defends the next, then pushes one towards long-on for a couple. O'Rourke keeps it full, and Saud goes for the drive but he gets under it! A well-judged sliding catch at third man by Matt Henry, and Saud Shakeel is gone for 6 off 19 balls.

Fakhar Zaman isn't eligible to bat yet, so in comes Mohammad Rizwan. He defends the last two off the over.

19:22

Pakistan off to a cautious start

Pakistan 3-0 (2 Ovs) vs NZ 320-5 | Scorecard

Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel stride out to open the innings, with Saud on strike. Matt Henry has the new ball in hand. Fakhar Zaman, however, will have to wait 25 minutes before he's eligible to bat.

Shakeel starts cautiously, defending the first three deliveries before getting off the mark with a single. A loud cheer as Babar takes strike, he defends solidly towards mid-on and sees off the final delivery as well. A tidy start for New Zealand. After the first over, Pakistan are 1-0.

Will O'Rourke takes the new ball from the other end, operating with a single slip for Saud Shakeel.

He starts with a delivery angling away, but it's too wideumpire signals a wide. Shakeel leaves the next one alone. O'Rourke tempts him with a full delivery, and Saud goes hard at it, getting a thick inside edge that rolls past his leg stump. Another leave follows. He looks to drive but finds the fielderno run. Solid block next, and finally, he gets a single off the last ball.

A tight over. After 2 overs, Pakistan are 3-0.

18:43

NZ finish strong, 321 target for Pak

New Zealand 320-5 (50 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Pakistans death-over woes resurfaced as New Zealand plundered 113 runs in the last 10 overs. The innings started with disciplined spells from Shaheen and Naseem, followed by Abrars beauty dismissing Conway. Williamson edged behind soon after, and Mitchell couldnt settle.

Young and Latham rebuilt brilliantly, both notching centuries on a batting-friendly pitch. Young fell after his ton, but Phillips' late fireworks punished Shaheen and Rauf, propelling New Zealand to a competitive 320-5. Pakistan have a challenging chase ahead, though dew could aid their cause.

18:40

NZ finish strong, 321 target for Pakistan

New Zealand 320-5 (50 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Rauf to bowl last over... A clever slower delivery deceives Latham, followed by a leg bye that allows Phillips to take strike. He smokes one through extra cover for four, then Rauf strays down leg for a wide.

Phillips keeps the runs ticking, ensuring he stays on strike. He adds two more runs but then skies one, and Fakhar Zaman at short third man makes no mistakePhillips departs for 61 off 39 balls, a brilliant cameo.

Michael Bracewell, the new batter, quickly rotates the strike, allowing Latham to come back on.

A casual fielding effort from Pakistan gifts three runs to New Zealand. 14 runs come off the final over, and New Zealand finish at 320-5a well-executed innings, showcasing great adaptability to the conditions.

Pakistan now face a tough chase ahead!

18:31

Phillips' quickfire 50, NZ cross 300

New Zealand 306-4 (49 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Rauf continues and fires in a perfect yorker, squeezed out towards midwicket for a single. Latham follows up by clubbing a six, but then misjudges a slower off-cutter, top-edging it into his helmet while attempting a heave-he still manages to grab a single.

The physio rushes out as Latham looks momentarily concerned, but after some fluids and a quick towel down, he's ready to go. Phillips rotates the strike with a single, followed by Latham pushing for two. A dot ball ends the over, with New Zealand at 294-4 after 48 overs.

The slower over rate costs Pakistan a fielding penalty! Shaheen returns, and Phillips nudges a single to bring up his fifty off just 34 balls. Latham follows up with a crisp boundary before Shaheen nails another yorker, dug out towards point, bringing New Zealand past 300!

Phillips then hammers a four, backs it up with a single, and Latham adds another single to close the over.

A 12-run over, and after 49 overs, New Zealand are 306-4.

18:16

NZ run riot, Pak bowling under fire

New Zealand 283-4 (47 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Naseem Shahs Final Over. Latham starts with a single.

Phillips swats a slower ball into the leg side for another single.

Latham finds the boundary! A perfectly placed shot.

The batters rotate the strike with singles for the rest of the over.

A tidy 9-run over.

After 46 overs, New Zealand are 265 for 4.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Returns. Latham slashesFOUR runs! Edged over short third!

A dot ball follows.

Then, a quick single, and with that, Tom Latham reaches his century!

8th ODI hundred for Tom Lathamwhat an innings!

Phillips joins the partyclubbed flat over deep midwicket for six!

And another one! Back-to-back sixes!

Ends the over with a single.

A massive 18-run over.

After 47 overs, New Zealand are 283 for 4.

18:08

Kiwis unleash fury, pile on the runs

New Zealand 256-4 (45 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Khushdil Shah continues. Latham works it to deep midwicket for a single.

Phillips sends it back to the bowler, then takes a couple off the next delivery. A dot ball follows. But this time, Phillips connects! A huge six! A dot ball to finish-a good comeback from Khushdil.

Nine runs off the over. After 43 overs, New Zealand are 224 for 4.Abrar Ahmed with his final over.

Latham and Phillips exchange a single each. Now Latham goes big! A towering six!

He follows up with a sweep for four runs. Tries the reverse sweep but finds short third-no run.

Makes up for it with another boundary to finish! A huge over-16 runs from it.

After 44 overs, New Zealand are 240 for 4.Haris Rauf returns for the death overs.

Phillips pulls through midwicket for four! Follows up with a couple more runs. Drives down to long-on for a single.

Latham keeps the momentum going with a single. And now- hammered for six! What a shot! Ends the over with a couple more runs.

Another 16-run over. After 45 overs, New Zealand are 256 for 4.

17:54

NZ pile on the runs

New Zealand 215-4 (42 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Khushdil Shah into the attack. We enter the final 10 overs.

Latham works it through midwicket for a single.

Phillips looks to go big but swings and misses.

Finds his timing on the next one, picking up a couple.

Tries to cut, but finds the fielder at pointno run.

Two more singles to end the over.

Five runs off it. After 41 overs, New Zealand are 212 for 4.

Abrar Ahmed returns. Bowls a tight, disciplined over, keeping the batters in check.

Just three singles from it.

After 42 overs, New Zealand are 215 for 4.

17:46

50 up for Latham, NZ pile on the runs

New Zealand 207-4 (40 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Shaheen Afridi continues. A tidy delivery to start, as Latham stands firm in defense.

Next ballgoing down leg, wide called.

Phillips works it towards deep fine leg for a single.

Latham remains watchful, defending two deliveries.

A sharp bouncer! But it sails well over Lathams head.

He responds with a quick single towards deep cover.

Phillips blocks the last ball of the over.

Five runs off it. After 39 overs, New Zealand are 198 for 4.

Naseem Shah continues. Beats the edge! Rizwan does brilliantly to collect that.

SIX! A glorious shot from Latham, launching it into the stands. He knows it's time to accelerate.

Follows it up with a single towards point.

Phillips keeps things ticking, picking up two more runs.

A dot ball to end the over.

Nine runs off it. After 40 overs, New Zealand are 207 for 4.

17:36

Young departs after magnificent ton

New Zealand 193-4 (38 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Haris Rauf continues. Latham remains in his sightsa single to start.

Next delivery, going down the legwide called.

Chipped in the air! A heart-stopping moment as the ball sails just out of reach of mid-on. The fielder gives chase, but the ball wins the race to the boundary.

With that three runs, Latham brings up back-to-back half-centuries! He had scored 56 in the tri-series final against Pakistan at this very venue, and now he reaches his fifty off 61 balls.

Two more singles to end the over.

Eight runs off it. After 36 overs, New Zealand are 183 for 3.

Shaheen Shah Afridi returns. Gloriously timed! Latham showcases his class with a perfectly placed four.

Shaheen tightens things up, and Latham defends the rest of the over.

Four runs off it. After 37 overs, New Zealand are 187 for 3.

Naseem Shah is back into the attack. Young, still looking aggressive, slams a boundary!

But what a catch! Sub-fielder Faheem Ashraf pulls off a stunner, diving low to grab it.

Young's outstanding innings comes to an end on 107 off 133 balls. A brilliant knock that put New Zealand in a strong position!

Glenn Phillips is the new batter. He takes his time, defending the first two deliveries.

Gets off the mark with a quick single.

Latham guides one towards third man for another single.

A couple more runs to end the over.

Six runs and a wicket off it. After 38 overs, New Zealand are 193 for 4.

17:26

Century for Young! NZ in control vs Pak

New Zealand 175-3 (35 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Abrar Ahmed continues. Latham sweeps for a single.

Young goes for the sweep as well and gets luckya top edge lands safely, earning him three runs.

He follows it up with a quick single before defending the rest of the over.

Four runs off it. After 33 overs, New Zealand are 164 for 3.

Haris Rauf steams in. Latham ducks under a bouncer. Next ball, going down the leg sidewide called.

Drama unfolds! Short ball, pulled, and dropped! Salman Ali Agha at midwicket got one hand to it, but it popped out.

And Young is almost run out at the non-striker's end! The ricochet off the fielder led to a direct-hit attempt, but he makes it back in time. Two chances in one ballneither taken!

Rauf fires in a vicious bouncer, but it safely lands in front of Latham, away from both his stumps and the Pakistani fielders. Latham defends the next.

This time, Latham nails the pull! A great battle between batter and bowler.

Rauf seems to be strugglinghe pulls out of his delivery stride three times! Shakeel checks in on him, but he appears fine, just losing his footing.

Finally, two singles to end the over.

Seven runs off it. After 34 overs, New Zealand are 171 for 3.

Abrar Ahmed continues. Young pushes the first delivery for no run. Then takes a single.

And there it is! Young sweeps to bring up his century! A well-constructed ODI hundredhis first overseas tonputting New Zealand in a strong position.

Latham rotates the strike with a single. He plays one straight to the fielderno run.

A single to end the over.

Four runs off it. After 35 overs, New Zealand are 175 for 3.

17:05

150 comes up for NZ

New Zealand 159-3 (32 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Spin from both ends as Abrar Ahmed returns.

Young sweeps to square leg for a single. Latham defends the next before driving towards long-on for a single.

Young stays solid, defending two deliveries before picking up a single to end the over.

Three runs off it. After 31 overs, New Zealand are 151 for 3.

Haris Rauf is back into the attack, having taken 1 for 22 in his four overs so far.

Young starts with a solid block before steering one towards third man for a single.

A well-controlled short-arm pull earns him two runs to deep midwicket. Rauf keeps it tight to the stumps, and Latham guides it to deep third man for a single.

He finishes the over in stylecracking a boundary!

Eight runs off it. After 32 overs, New Zealand are 159 for 3.

16:55

Young-Latham stand strengthens NZ

New Zealand 148-3 (30 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Salman Agha continues.

Young and Latham keep the scoreboard ticking with smart rotation of strike. Six runs come off the over.

After 26 overs, New Zealand are 119 for 3.

Naseem Shah returns, replacing Shaheen Afridi.

He comes over the wicket to Latham and bowls a tight over. But Latham finds a way to break free, slamming a boundary off the last ball!

Five runs off the over. After 27 overs, New Zealand are 124 for 3.

Khushdil Shah back into the attack.

A tidy over, conceding just five runs.

After 28 overs, New Zealand are 129 for 3.

Naseem continues over the wicket to Latham.

Latham pulls to deep square leg for a single. Young then slams a boundary!

They exchange a single each. A direct hit attempt creates a run-out chance, but Young is safely in.

Two more singles to end the over. 10 runs off it.

After 29 overs, New Zealand are 139 for 3.

Khushdil continues.

Young punches to sweeper cover for a single.

Latham takes charge, hammering a boundary! He then blocks two deliveries before ending the over with another boundary!

Nine runs off it. After 30 overs, New Zealand are 148 for 3.

16:32

Young, Latham build partnership

New Zealand 113-3 (25 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Salman Agha continues.

Young plays one towards midwicketno run. He then works the next ball towards backward point for a single.

Now, Latham finds his rhythm! He hammers a well-timed boundary. He then defends the remaining deliveries.

Five runs off the over. After 24 overs, New Zealand are 110 for 3.

Shaheen Afridi continues, coming round the wicket to Young.

He has been exceptionally economical in this spell, keeping things tight.

Just three singles come off the over.

After 25 overs, New Zealand are 113 for 3.

16:26

100 comes up for New Zealand

New Zealand 105-3 (23 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Khushdil Shah continues, coming over the wicket to Latham.

He strays down the leg side, and Latham misses out. He makes up for it with a single off the next delivery.

Young is looking in fine touchslams a boundary! He follows it up with a well-placed sweep for a single.

Seven runs off the over. After 20 overs, New Zealand are 93 for 3.

Shaheen Afridi returns to the attack.

A tight over from the left-arm pacer, conceding just one run. Both batters negotiate him well.

After 21 overs, New Zealand are 94 for 3.

Bowling changeSalman Agha is introduced.

Latham and Young rotate the strike efficiently, picking up four singles in the over.

After 22 overs, New Zealand are 98 for 3.

Shaheen continues.

Young blocks the first ball before taking a single. Latham follows suit with a single of his own.

Young then drives one beautifully to the boundary! He keeps the scoreboard ticking with a single to end the over.

Seven runs off it. After 23 overs, New Zealand are 105 for 3.

16:08

Young brings up his fifty

New Zealand 86-3 (19 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Khushdil Shah continues.

Young makes room and picks up a single. Latham sends the next one straight back to the bowler before clipping the ball with the turn to long-on for a single.

Young stays solid in defense for the next two deliveries before taking a single to end the over.

Just three runs off it. After 18 overs, New Zealand are 80 for 3.

Haris Rauf steams in.

Young is watchful, defending the first few deliveries before finally breaking freeslams a boundary!

Rauf responds with a sharp bouncer, and Young ducks under it. He then picks up a couple of runs to end the over.

Six runs off the over. After 19 overs, New Zealand are 86 for 3.

16:03

Young brings up his fifty

New Zealand 77-3 (17 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Fakhar Zaman has left the field once again, with Kamran Ghulam returning as a substitute.

An update from the PCB- Fakhar Zaman is being assessed for a muscular sprain. Further updates will be provided in due course.

Khushdil Shah is introduced into the attack, bringing his left-arm spin. He comes around the wicket with two right-handers at the crease, and there's no slip in place.

Young cuts but finds the fielder- no run. He then makes room and picks up a single.

Mitchell is watchful, defending two deliveries before pushing one towards cover for another single.

A dot ball to end the over. Just two runs off it.

Haris Rauf continues. Mitchell starts with a solid defense, but disaster strikes on the next delivery he skies it straight to Shaheen Afridi at mid-on!

Gone! Mitchell departs for 10 off 24 balls. Pakistan strike again!

Tom Latham walks in at No. 5.

He starts cautiously, defending the first delivery before getting off the mark with a couple.

A gentle push towards fine leg earns him a single. Meanwhile, Will Young brings up his fifty off 56 balls with a quick single—a well-constructed innings under pressure!

After 17 overs, New Zealand are 77 for 3.

15:48

Young, Mitchell steady ship for NZ

New Zealand 71-2 (15 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Haris Rauf continues his spell. Young is watchful, defending the first two deliveries before driving one straight to mid-on- no run.

He finally gets off strike with a single to end the over. Just three runs off it.

After 15 overs, New Zealand are 71 for 2.

Time for drinks! A well-earned break after an engaging first phase of the tournament.

15:42

Young, Mitchell steady ship for NZ

New Zealand 68-2 (14 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Abrar Ahmed continues. Young starts with a solid defense before finding the gap for a boundarywell-placed! He follows it up with a single.

A tidy over, with five runs coming off it. After 12 overs, New Zealand are 55 for 2.

A huge roar from the crowd! Haris Rauf is back after a long injury layoff.

Young gives him a grand welcomesmashes him for six! Thats the first six of the match and the first six of the Champions Trophy!

He follows it up with a single. Mitchell defends the next one before Rauf strays down legwide called.

Mitchell blocks another delivery before picking up a single. A dot ball to end the over. Nine runs come off it.

After 13 overs, New Zealand are 64 for 2.

Good news for PakistanFakhar Zaman is back on the field!

Abrar Ahmed continues. Mitchell and Young rotate the strike, exchanging a few singles. Young then defends two balls before taking a single to end the over.

A tidy over, with four runs coming off it. After 14 overs, New Zealand are 68 for 2.

15:36

50 comes up for New Zealand

New Zealand 50-2 (11 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Abrar Ahmed continues his spell.

Mitchell and Young rotate the strike early, taking a single each. Mitchell then plays two solid defensive strokes before sneaking in a quick single.

He plays the last ball down but finds the fielderno run.

Just three runs off the over. After 10 overs, New Zealand are 48 for 2.

Naseem Shah continues as the Powerplay comes to an end, with a slip still in place.

Mitchell starts with a solid defense. Naseem follows up with a testing length ball, and Mitchell is left searching for answershe swings and misses!

Was there an edge? Big appeal from Pakistan! But the umpire isn't interested. They decide against a review. Naseem looks frustrated, but captain Rizwan steps in to calm him down.

Next upa sharp bouncer! Mitchell has to quickly duck under it. Naseem follows it with another ripper, keeping the batter on his toes.

Mitchell finally manages to get some runs, picking up two off the last delivery.

Just two runs off a brilliant over from Naseem Shah. After 11 overs, New Zealand are 50 for 2.

15:19

Naseem gets big wicket of Williamson

New Zealand 45-2 (9 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Naseem Shah strikes! He gets the big wicket of Kane Williamson!

A perfect delivery - just enough movement to take the edge, and Rizwan makes no mistake behind the stumps.

All of a sudden, New Zealand are in trouble, losing two quick wickets. From a steady start, they now find themselves two down!

Daryl Mitchell is the new batter at the crease. He starts cautiously, solidly defending the first two deliveries.

He then taps one down and takes a quick single to get off the mark. Young, who has been quiet for a while, defends the next ball.

But just as we say thatcracked through the off-side for four! A brilliant shot to finish the over.

A wicket and five runs off it. After nine overs, New Zealand are 45 for 2.

15:12

Abrar's beauty sends Conway packing

New Zealand 40-1 (8 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Naseem Shah switches ends, replacing Shaheen Afridi.

Young starts cautiously, pushing the first ball straight back to the bowler. Another dot follows, but then he breaks free hammering a glorious drive over cover for four! He follows it up with a quick single.

Conway defends one towards cover before swinging and missing at the next delivery but they sneak a run, signaled as a leg bye.

Six runs off the over. After seven overs, New Zealand are 39 for no loss.

Abrar Ahmed continues from the other end. Conway is solid in defense to start, but then BOWLED HIM!

A beauty from Abrar! The ball rips through Conway's defense and crashes into the stumps. That's the first wicket of the 2025 Champions Trophy! Conway departs for 10 off 17 balls.

Pakistan have their breakthrough!

Kane Williamson is the new batter, he is off the mark with a single. Young defends last two off the over.

15:04

NZ off to a steady start

New Zealand 33-0 (6 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Shaheen Afridi continues, sticking to a good length, targeting the top of the stumps. Young does well to defend against such disciplined bowling.

He blocks the first two deliveries before sneaking in two quick singles. Saud Shakeel puts in a sharp effort in the field to deny any further runs. But Young finishes the over in style, finding the boundary with a well-timed shot.

Six runs off the over. After five overs, New Zealand are 30 for no loss.

Spin is introduced as Abrar Ahmed replaces Naseem Shah. His first delivery drifts down the leg side-Rizwan collects it cleanly, but it's signaled wide.

Conway takes a quick single, while Young is kept quiet by some tight bowling. Just three runs come off the over.

After six overs, New Zealand are 33 for no loss.

15:02

NZ off to a good start

New Zealand 24-0 (4 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

Shaheen Afridi continues. Young defends the first ball towards mid-on and blocks the next one solidly.

He then picks up three runs with a well-placed shot before guiding the next delivery to the boundary- perfect timing!

He follows it up with a single towards deep third man.Young keeps the scoreboard ticking, ending the over with another single. Nine runs come off it, and after three overs, New Zealand are 17 for no loss.

Naseem Shah continues from the other end. Young welcomes him with a crisp boundary-this is turning into a run-fest!

He finds the gap again and scampers for two quick singles. But Naseem responds well with a good-length delivery, and Young defends the next two balls solidly. Conway sees off the last delivery of the over with a compact defense.

Seven runs off the over. After four overs, New Zealand are 24 for no loss.

14:47

Early blow for Pak, Fakhar injured?

New Zealand 8-0 (2 Ovs) vs Pak | Scorecard

The anthems have played, and the stage is setwe're moments away from getting this match underway! But wait there's a brief air show! A couple of fighter jets soar over the stadium, adding to the spectacle.

Now, onto the cricket! Shaheen Afridi has the new ball in hand and is ready to bowl to Will Young. No Rachin Ravindra in the opening matchit's Young and Devon Conway at the crease, with Young on strike.

The first ball is solidly defended. The next delivery is driven beautifully through extra cover for three runs. Fakhar Zaman gives chase but looks uncomfortablehe's signaling for a replacement! That's an early injury concern for Pakistan. Fakhar is now seated in front of the advertising boards as the physio examines him. Kamran Ghulam has come on as a substitute fielder, and the Pakistan physio is attending to Fakhar.

Not the kind of start Pakistan would have wanted!

Big appeal for LBW, umpire not interested, Pakistan don't go for the review as it seems to be going down the leg. Two more dots to end the over. Just 3 came off the first over.

Naseem Shah steams in with two slips in place. Will Young is watchful, defending the first three deliveries before tucking one away for an easy single.

Now it's Conway on strikehe finds the gap beautifully and sends it racing to the boundary! That's the first four of the match, and of the tournament!

Naseem finishes the over with a sharp bouncer. Rizwan does well to collect it cleanly, while Conway looks a bit surprised by the extra bounce.

Five runs come off the over. After two overs, New Zealand are 8 for no loss.

14:37

Here are the playing XIs

Here are the playing XIs

Pakistan: 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: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William ORourke

14:08

Pak win toss, opt to field vs NZ

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan flips the coin, and New Zealand's Mitchell Santner makes the call.

Pakistan win the toss and elect to bowl first.

'We've seen in the last couple of matches that the dew sets in later, so we want to maximise that advantage. As defending champions, there's some added pressure, but we'll approach it like we did in the previous tri-series. Also, Haris Rauf is fit again and back in the squad," said Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan.

Kiwis skipper Mitch Santner said, 'The dew comes in later, but we have a job to do with the bat. It looks like a good wicket. We have a solid mix of experience and fresh talent and have been playing well. Having faced Pakistan both home and away, we know each other well. The key is adapting to conditions here in Karachi.'

14:04

Pak win toss, opt to field vs NZ

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan flips the coin, and New Zealand's Mitchell Santner makes the call.

Pakistan win the toss and elect to bowl first.

13:16

Can Pakistan conquer NZ on home turf?

Pakistan is set to host its first ICC tournament in 29 years, the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Despite internal challenges, cricket remains a vital expression of Pakistani nationalism and global identity. The nation is buzzing with excitement, though some key figures like Imran Khan have been notably absent from celebrations.

Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, aims to defend its title and has made some bold selection choices, including an aggressive batting approach.

Their first challenge is New Zealand, who have won their last two encounters and are familiar with the Pakistani venue. However, New Zealand faces significant injury woes, losing key players like Ferguson and Sears.

With the tournament's unforgiving format, both teams face pressure to perform from the start.

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