New Zealand’s Tom Latham delivered a stunning performance, remaining unbeaten on 100 off 95 balls in the 1st match of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan at the National Stadium, Karachi. His exceptional innings helped New Zealand reach 284/4 in 47.1 overs before rain interrupted play.
Match Overview
- Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Date & Time: February 19, 2025, 02:00 PM Local
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl
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Tom Latham’s Performance
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | 100* | 95 | 9 | 2 | 105.26 |
Latham’s century was a masterclass in controlled aggression as he guided New Zealand to a competitive total, rotating strike efficiently and capitalizing on loose deliveries. He formed a crucial 93-run unbeaten partnership with Glenn Phillips, who also played an attacking knock.
Key Highlights of Latham’s Century
- Reached 100 off 95 balls with a single down long-on.
- 8th ODI century, 1st against Pakistan in ODIs.
- Played an anchor role, rotating strike and accelerating at the right time.
- 5th New Zealand batter to score a Champions Trophy century.
- Built a key 93-run stand with Glenn Phillips in the final overs.
New Zealand’s Final Score
At the time of Latham’s century, New Zealand had posted 284/4 in 47.1 overs, with a run rate of 6.02. Glenn Phillips provided fireworks at the end with 48 off 32 balls, smashing four sixes.
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New Zealand Batting Summary
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 107 | 113 | 12 | 1 |
| Tom Latham | 100* | 95 | 9 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 48 | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Bowling Analysis (Pakistan)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | 8.1 | 61 | 1 | 7.47 |
| Naseem Shah | 10.0 | 63 | 2 | 6.30 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 10.0 | 47 | 1 | 4.70 |
Match Situation and What’s Next?
New Zealand, having posted a solid total, now looks to defend 284 against Pakistan’s strong batting lineup. With Latham’s unbeaten century anchoring the innings, the Kiwi bowlers will aim to capitalize on this strong foundation.
Stay tuned for more updates on the match as Pakistan begins their chase!
