In the highly anticipated opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand's Tom Latham played a sensational knock, steering his team to a commanding victory over Pakistan. His unbeaten 118 off 104 balls, decorated with 10 fours and 3 sixes, anchored New Zealand’s innings as they set a formidable total of 320/5.

Walking in at a tense 73/3, Latham displayed remarkable composure, stitching together a 118-run partnership with Will Young, who also scored a century. His calculated aggression and strategic shot selection kept Pakistan’s bowling attack at bay.

New Zealand’s bowlers then capitalized on the momentum, restricting Pakistan to 260 all out, sealing a 60-run win. Latham’s match-winning performance not only secured a crucial victory but also set the tone for New Zealand’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.

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