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New Zealand were at 73/3 after 16.2 overs in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan at Karachi, after losing the toss and being sent to bat first.
Will Young was unbeaten on 63* from 68 balls, anchoring New Zealand’s innings following early dismissals.
Daryl Mitchell was dismissed for 10 off 24 balls, caught by Shaheen Shah Afridi off Haris Rauf in the 16.2 over.Devon Conway (10 off 17 balls), Kane Williamson (1 off 2 balls), were earlier sent back to the pavilion as Pakistan’s bowlers kept the pressure on the Kiwi top order.The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier begun at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl first against New Zealand.President Asif Ali Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari are attending the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as the chief guests.
