PAK vs NZ: Pakistan killed an ax on its leg, villain came out after defeat! Babur-Rizwan-Raf …

Last updated:February 19, 2025, 23:06 IST

Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy has started with Pakistan’s defeat and New Zealand’s victory.

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 60 runs.

New Delhi. The ICC Champions Trophy began with Pakistan’s defeat and New Zealand’s victory. New Zealand defeated hosts Pakistan by 60 runs in the first match of the tournament. This defeat has opened up the preparation of Pakistan. The Pakistani team, which won the Champions Trophy in 2017, flopped badly in this match. His captain Mohammad Rizwan, star batter Babar Azam to Haris Rauf performed as if he was playing for defeat instead of victory. The poor game of these 5 players was the most responsible for Pakistan’s defeat.

Mohammad Rizwan’s poor decision
Captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss in this match and decided to bowl first which proved to be wrong. New Zealand took 320 runs, taking advantage of the first batting. The spinners were getting some help on the pitch of Karachi. In such a situation, Pakistan also lacking specialist spinners. Rizwan also failed in batting and was dismissed for just 3 runs.

Babar Azam’s dull fifty
In big matches, the senior player of the team is always expected to be high. Babar Azam had a similar hope but he disappointed. Babar Azam scored 64 runs for the team, but his sluggish speed continued to pressurize the team. Babur completed his half -century in 81 balls.

Saud Shakeel’s poor start
Pakistan’s Fakar got injured while fielding. Due to this, Saud Shakeel got an opportunity to open. Shakeel could not take advantage of this opportunity and could score only 6 runs in 19 balls. When the team has got a target of 321 runs, then it was pressure on the team to start in such a way.

Haris Rauf looted many runs
Haris Rauf of Pakistan is included in the world’s finest pace. He also bowled well in the beginning and also took 2 wickets. Haris Rauf took one wicket for 44 runs in his first 7 overs. He looted 39 runs in the remaining 3 overs. New Zealand crossed the 300 -run figure only after doing such a rage of Rauf, which also created mental pressure on Pakistan.

Afridi also did not appear in color
The team’s star Pacer Shaheen Afridi also appeared colorless in the match. Afridi could not take a single wicket in his 10 -over spell. Not only this, he also looted 68 runs in 10 overs.