New Zealand started their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a commanding total of 320/5, powered by stunning centuries from *Tom Latham (118) and Will Young (107). Their partnership and individual milestones marked a record-breaking day for the Kiwis, making this a historic performance.
Latham’s Historic Knock
Tom Latham’s unbeaten *118 not only anchored New Zealand’s innings but also saw him script multiple records:
- First New Zealand wicketkeeper to score a century in Champions Trophy history.
- Third wicketkeeper overall to achieve the feat in the tournament.
- Second New Zealand wicketkeeper to score a century in an ICC ODI event, following Brendon McCullum’s 101 vs Canada in the 2011 World Cup.
- Highest individual score by a New Zealand wicketkeeper in an ICC ODI tournament, surpassing McCullum’s 101 vs Canada.
- Highest individual score by a New Zealand batter against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.
Young’s Contribution and a Key Partnership
Will Young played a crucial supporting role, scoring a well-composed 107, making it:
- The second-highest individual score by a New Zealand batter against Pakistan in Champions Trophy history, only behind Latham’s 118*.
Their partnership of 118 runs for the fourth wicket was:
- New Zealand’s second-highest fourth-wicket stand in Champions Trophy history.
- The highest remains 125 between Stephen Fleming and Adam Parore against Zimbabwe in 1998 at Dhaka.
New Zealand’s Champions Trophy Batting Records
With this innings, New Zealand registered their second-highest total in Champions Trophy history:
- 347 vs USA (2004, The Oval)
- 320/5 vs Pakistan (2025, Karachi)
Latham and Young’s heroics ensured a dominant total, sending a strong message to the competition. With this record-breaking display, New Zealand has set the perfect platform for a deep run in the tournament.