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Mohammed Rizwan Rebukes Shaheen Afridi Even After A Good Delivery vs New Zealand, Gets Sharp Retort. Video

Tempers flared during the Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy opener in Karachi on Wednesday with the hosts' bowlers coming under the pump from the latter's batters. Tom Latham (118*) and Will Young (107) scored fine centuries as Pakistan scored 320/5 in 50 overs. The famed Pakistan bowling line-up came under pressure with Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah conceding over six runs per over. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan lost his cool quite often. But the starkest one happened in the 47th over.

New Zealand Duo Replicate Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag; Register Rare Feat In Champions Trophy

Will Young and Tom Latham joined an exclusive New Zealand club with their blistering centuries against the defending champions, Pakistan, in the Champions Trophy tournament opener on Wednesday in Karachi. Young and Latham turned the opening clash into a run-scoring fest on a dry strip filled with plenty of cracks. Both players went on to hit the three-digit figures as New Zealand breezed past the 300-run mark. It was also the fifth instance that two players had scored centuries in a single Champions Trophy innings. The first instance was when Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag did so for India against England in 2002.

New Zealand SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Fresh Leadership Aims To Break 25-Year Drought

Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will eye to turn the fortunes when they start their Champions Trophy campaign against host Pakistan in Karachi in the tournament opener on February 19. New Zealand, placed in Group A along with India, Bangladesh and host Pakistan, will look to clinch their second Champions Trophy title after 2000. However, in the recent ICC tournaments, the team has established itself as a force to reckon with in the title battle.

Champions Trophy 2025 Final Squads Of All Teams: All Players' List, Groups And Updates

The Champions Trophy 2025 starts in less than a week's time. The Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Pakistan and Dubai this time. The Indian cricket team will be playing all its matches in Dubai including the knockouts if it qualifies. Many teams like India, Australia, England had to make last-minute changes to their Champions Trophy squads due to injuries to top players. February 11 was the last day to make changes to the squads. (Champions Trophy 2025 Live Coverage)

New Zealand Climb To Fourth Spot In ICC ODI Rankings After Tri-Series Win. Pakistan Drop Down To...

New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the tri-nation series final in Karachi, strengthening their position in the ICC Men's ODI team rankings, as per Wisden. Chasing a target of 243, New Zealand comfortably reached the total in just 45.2 overs, with key contributions from Daryl Mitchell (57), captain Tom Latham (56), Devon Conway (48), Kane Williamson (34), and Glenn Phillips (20*). Despite a recent dip in form, Latham played a crucial role in guiding his team to victory.

Watch: Pakistan Commit Comedy Of Errors vs New Zealand; Make DRS Blunder, Drop Catch

Pakistan cricket was at its unpredictable best during the tri-nation series against New Zealand and South Africa, just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. After being thumped by New Zealand in the first game of the tri-series, Pakistan pulled off the incredible, chasing down 353 against South Africa and booking their spot in the final. But in the final, Pakistan flattered to deceive, being well-beaten by New Zealand again. To add to it, they committed a fair few errors as well.

Clinical New Zealand Thump Pakistan To Win Tri-Nations Final

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday. O'Rourke's 4-43 helped the tourists dismiss Pakistan for 242 in 49.3 overs before Mitchell's 58-ball 57 anchored the chase as the Black Caps finished on 243-5 in 45.2 overs at Karachi's National stadium. The victory gives the New Zealanders a timely boost ahead of the Champions Trophy opener against the same opponents at this venue on Wednesday.

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Tri-Nation Series Final: Big Wicket For NZ, Babar Azam Departs For...

Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-Nation Series Final LIVE Updates: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat agaisnt New Zealand in the final of the tri-nation series. Babar Azam looked in good touch, and became the fastest batter to 6,000 ODI runs, reaching it in 123 innings. However, he fell for 29, leaving Pakistan at 54/3. After being beaten by the Kiwis in the first match of the series, Pakistan chased down a target of 353 against South Africa, thanks to centuries by captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan and New Zealand will face off five days later again, on February 19, in the opening game of the Champions Trophy, meaning that this match could give a mental edge of the winner. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Mohammed Rizwan Rebukes Shaheen Afridi Even After A Good Delivery vs New Zealand, Gets Sharp Retort. Video

New Zealand Duo Replicate Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag; Register Rare Feat In Champions Trophy

New Zealand SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Fresh Leadership Aims To Break 25-Year Drought

Champions Trophy 2025 Final Squads Of All Teams: All Players' List, Groups And Updates

New Zealand Climb To Fourth Spot In ICC ODI Rankings After Tri-Series Win. Pakistan Drop Down To...

Watch: Pakistan Commit Comedy Of Errors vs New Zealand; Make DRS Blunder, Drop Catch

Clinical New Zealand Thump Pakistan To Win Tri-Nations Final

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Tri-Nation Series Final: Big Wicket For NZ, Babar Azam Departs For...