The Champions Trophy in 2025 saw Tom Latham and Will Young power New Zealand to a total of 320/5 with their centuries. The match, held at the refurbished National Stadium in Karachi, witnessed a half-filled crowd due to Fakhar Zaman’s injury scare. Despite Pakistan’s bowlers struggling to find movement, Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah managed to dismiss key New Zealand batters early on. Young’s partnership with Latham proved crucial as they put on a 118-run stand. Young scored a century before falling to Naseem, while Latham accelerated to his own century with the help of Glenn Phillips, who scored a quick 61. New Zealand set Pakistan a challenging target of 321 to chase. Overall, Latham and Young’s centuries were the highlight of the match, leading New Zealand to a strong position in the tournament.
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