New Zealand defeat hosts Pakistan convincingly in ICC Champions Trophy opener
New Zealand defeat hosts Pakistan convincingly in ICC Champions Trophy opener

New Zealand defeat hosts Pakistan convincingly in ICC Champions Trophy opener

Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the Champions Trophy.

Put in to bat at Karachi, the Black Caps were initially rocked by the loss of three early wickets but recovered brilliantly with a well-paced innings to finish at 320-5.

Young, who was only playing due to Rachin Ravindra’s injury, laid the foundation with a fine 107-ball century, forming a crucial 118-run partnership with Latham for the fourth wicket.