KARACHI – Khushdil Shah remains top scorer from Pakistan with 69 runs followed by Babar Azam’s 64.
- Khushdil Shah, Babar Azam scored 69, 64 respectively.
- Will O’Rourke, Mitchell Santner share 3 wickets each.
- Pakistan to face India in Dubai on February 23.
Chasing a daunting 321-run target, the home side could accumulate 260 before getting bowled out in the 48th over despite half-centuries from Babar Azam and Khushdil Shah. New Zealand grabbed a 60-run victory against Pakistan with contribution of Will O’Rourke’s three and Mitchell Santner’s two in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday.
