Latham and Young centuries propel New Zealand to big win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

KARACHI, Pakistan — Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to 60-run victory over defending champion Pakistan in the opening game of the Champions Trophy. Latham smashed unbeaten 118 off 104 balls and Young hit 107 in New Zealand's total of 320-5 after Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and elected to field. Pakistan struggled to get early momentum due to an injury to opening batter Fakhar Zaman before it got bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs. Captain Mitchell Santner (3-66) and fast bowler Will O'Rourke (3-47) shared six wickets while Matt Henry clipped Pakistan in the powerplay and finished with 2-25.

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