Pakistan, Champions Trophy and New Zealand

Cricket-New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy opener
New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday. Will Young struck 107 and Tom Latham smashed an unbeaten 118 to help New Zealand overcome a sluggish start and post a commanding 320-5 after being put into bat.
Latham and Young centuries propel New Zealand to big win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener
Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.
ICC Champions Trophy returns to Pakistan after 29 years as cricket festival begins
Cricket fever has gripped Pakistan as the country hosts the ICC Champions Trophy after 29 years. The much-anticipated tournament kicks off today with an electrifying match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
Pakistan hails Champions Trophy as homecoming of cricket
Pakistan's largest city was abuzz with anticipation and apprehension Wednesday as the hosts played the opening match of the nation's first major international cricket tournament in three decades.
New Zealand defeat defending champions 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.
Pakistan face New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 opener today
Pakistan will face New Zealand in the opening match of Champions Trophy 2025, which is the first ICC tournament being hosted in the South Asian country since 1996.
Pakistan skipper Rizwan confirms Rauf bowling at "full rhythm" ahead of Champions Trophy opener
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan issued a fitness update on tearaway Haris Rauf and confirmed the 31-year-old was at his "full rhythm" on the eve of the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. After over seven years,
Cricket-Death bowling and Fakhar injury hurt Pakistan, says Rizwan
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said wayward bowling in the death overs and Fakhar Zaman's injury robbed them of momentum in ...
Pakistan Hosts Top Cricket Championship, but India Skips the Party
India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in ...
Pakistan Finally Host Major Cricket Event, But Politics Hovers Over Champions Trophy
Pakistan is hosting its first major cricket event since 1996, but a feud with India has compromised a tournament that is now ...
A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener
Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and ...
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Pakistan hosts first international cricket tournament since '96
Because of security concerns Pakistan have not held a major international tournament since they were World Cup co-hosts with ...
Pakistan set to host first major cricket event in three decades
Pakistan is ready to host the International Cricket Council Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, with eight teams coming ...
ICC Champions Trophy starts in Pakistan, its first global cricket tournament since 2009 terrorist attack on Sri Lankan team
For the first time since the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, Pakistan is once again showcasing its ...
A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan’s passionate cricket fans
A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans who haven't seen a major multi-nation tournament ...
Not Babar Azam Or Mohammad Rizwan: Ravichandran Ashwin Singles Out This Star As "Poster Boy" Of Pakistan
Instead, Ashwin stated that 31-year-old all-rounder Salman Ali Agha could end up surpassing the legacy of Babar and Rizwan.