New Zealand Opener Anchors the Innings with a Brilliant 100-Run Knock
New Zealand’s Will Young played a spectacular innings, scoring a crucial century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Pakistan at the National Stadium, Karachi. His knock helped New Zealand recover from early setbacks and set a strong foundation for a competitive total.
Young’s Century: Key Stats
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 100* | 107 | 11 | 1 | 93.46% |
- Young reached his 100 in 107 balls, displaying excellent temperament and shot selection.
- His innings included 11 boundaries and a six, ensuring a steady scoring rate.
- He built a solid 100-run partnership with Tom Latham, helping New Zealand dominate after early setbacks.
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Match Summary (After 34.3 Overs)
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 173/3 | 34.3 |
| Pakistan | Yet to Bat | – |
Fall of Wickets:
- 39-1 – Devon Conway (b Abrar Ahmed)
- 40-2 – Kane Williamson (c Rizwan b Naseem Shah)
- 73-3 – Daryl Mitchell (c Shaheen Afridi b Haris Rauf)
Bowling Performance (Pakistan’s Key Bowlers)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4.83 |
| Naseem Shah | 7 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 5.57 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 7.3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 3.50 |
| Haris Rauf | 6 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 6.20 |
| Khushdil Shah | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 5.20 |
Match Insights & Updates
- Will Young’s century is the highlight of New Zealand’s innings so far, ensuring a strong position against Pakistan.
- Pakistan’s bowlers have struggled to break the Young-Latham partnership, with Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf managing to get crucial breakthroughs earlier.
- With a run rate of 5.01, New Zealand is on track to set a target of 280-300 if they continue their momentum.
New Zealand will aim to capitalize on Young’s century and set a strong total above 300, while Pakistan will look for quick breakthroughs to restrict them.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash!
