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Black Caps v Pakistan result, New Zealand win Champions Trophy opener by 60 runs

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Will O’Rourke of New Zealand celebrates the wicket of Saud Shakeel of Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener. Photo / Getty Images

The Black Caps have handed hosts Pakistan a 60-run defeat in the opening match of the Champions Trophy tournament.

- New Zealand made 320 for five with Tom Latham (118*) and Will Young (107) both recording centuries

- Glenn Phillips hit a quickfire 61 from 39 to get the Black Caps by 300

- Pakistan were 124 for three at the 30-over mark before losing three wickets in four overs.