PAK vs NZ Match 1, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Score: Babar Azam scored 64 runs off 90 balls as Pakistan faced challenges in their pursuit of 321 runs against New Zealand.

Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam scored 64 runs from 90 deliveries as Pakistan struggled in their chase of 321 runs set by New Zealand in Karachi. Numerous fans were spotted leaving the stadium following Babar’s dismissal. William O’Rourke and Mitchell Santner both took two wickets, while Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith secured one wicket each.

Earlier, centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young, along with a quick fifty from Glenn Phillips, propelled New Zealand to a total of 320 for 5. Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand.

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This choice seemed favorable initially as the hosts had reduced the Blackcaps to 73 for 3 at one point; however, a substantial partnership of 118 runs between Young (107) and Latham (118 not out) shifted the momentum. Phillips’ explosive innings of 61 off 39 balls at the end ensured that New Zealand surpassed the 300-run mark. For Pakistan, Naseem Shah proved to be the standout bowler with figures of 2 for 63.