Young’s Resilience Keeps New Zealand Ahead Despite Early Wickets
February 19, 2025: Karachi: The opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is heating up as Will Young plays a commanding knock to anchor New Zealand’s innings against Pakistan. After a shaky start, Young has got his century in 107 balls , while Tom Latham is providing solid support at the other end as he nears his half century.
With Pakistan missing Fakhar Zaman due to an injury sustained while fielding, their bowling unit has struggled to contain Young, who has been consistently finding boundaries.
Live Score Update (34.2 Overs):
🏏 New Zealand – 172/3
🔥 Will Young – 100* (107)
🏏 Tom Latham – 47* (56)
🎯 Pakistan Bowling:
⚡ Abrar Ahmed – 1/19 (6)
⚡ Khushdil Shah – 0/26 (5)
Key Moments So Far:
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✅ Will Young Survives Run-Out Scare: Young nearly got run out while taking a quick single, but his bat was grounded in time. (NZ 137/3, 28.5 overs)
✅ Young’s Boundaries Keep Pressure on Pakistan: The opener has been attacking Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, frequently finding the ropes to keep New Zealand in control.
✅ Haris Rauf Strikes: Rauf provided Pakistan a breakthrough by dismissing Daryl Mitchell (10) with a well-directed short ball. (NZ 73/3, 16.2 overs)
✅ Young Brings Up Half-Century: The Kiwi batter reached his 11th ODI fifty in 56 balls, displaying remarkable composure under pressure. (NZ 77/3, 17 overs)
✅ Fakhar Zaman Still Absent: Pakistan faces a major concern as Fakhar Zaman remains off the field after injuring himself early in the match.
What’s Next?
With Young scoring his century, Pakistan needs quick wickets to shift the momentum back in their favor. If New Zealand continues at this pace, a strong total above 280 could be on the cards. Can Pakistan bounce back in the second half of the innings?
📅 Next Update: Stay tuned for more live action and key moments from the Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 opener!