Match Highlights: 19 Feb, 2025
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- Result: New Zealand won the match by 60 runs
- Player of the Match: Tom Latham 118* (104)
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Twin Centuries Power New Zealand to Dominance: Will Young (107 off 113) and Tom Latham (118* off 104) delivered stellar centuries, setting a strong foundation for New Zealand.
Phillips’ Fireworks Propel NZ Past 300: A blistering 61 off 34 balls from Glenn Phillips, striking at an explosive 156.41, propelled New Zealand to a commanding total of 320/5 in 50 overs.
Pakistan Falls Short: Chasing 321, Pakistan crumbled to 260/10 in 47.2 overs. Matt Henry’s brilliant opening spell and closing act (2/25 in 7.2 overs) sealed the deal for New Zealand.
Babar’s Slow Innings: Despite Babar Azam’s fighting half-century (64 off 90, SR: 71.11), his measured approach proved costly in a high-scoring chase, leaving Pakistan short of the mark.
- Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Joel Wilson (WI)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi