New Zealand (320/5) defeat Pakistan (260) comfortably by 60 runs to clinch triumph in the inaugural match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[Rana]

Finch destroyed Ramiz there in the comms box

Ramiz tried to make a case for one player to save his wicket in a chase like this,

Finch just shut him down straight away. He said both players have to go hard. That’s what you call champion mindset. Haydos has been ripping the Pakistani top order batters too.

 

[shah9425]

Gone

 

[RyanRyan10]

Khushdil is a Sherdil

 

[LordJames]

Khusdil gets to 50 off 38 balls here

And now Fans will make into a GOAT and insist on his inclusion in CT2045!

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ already seems to be in SF now

Yes. All they have to do is beat BD which they should do.

I think they should beat India too.

 

[Asif321]

Still don’t trust Khushdil he is another mentally weak player .

 

[RyanRyan10]

na its a show for low iq people

Then why you don't watch it?

 

[batandballbattle]

Well played happy heart, I have ate my words on him today. If only there was more of an effort from the top order

 

[khyberlion]

He looks hackish. But still better choice than Sajid khan as someone said as a batsman.

Hahah. Was about to say the same thing. I am not a fan of Kushdil but he's a fat better batsmen than Sajid Khan.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Ramiz is suggesting Khushdil as an opener for next match. Not a bad choice

He is probably good enough for 7 bit like Imad wasim. Not above that. He will be exposed more often than not.

 

[LordJames]

Khushdil is a Sherdil

Make Khushdil Captain across all formats...

 

[RahulBose]

India are playing Kohli and Rohit....Kohli has averaged 30 in the last 5 years in tests or something like that and Rohit couldn't buy a run in Australia. Let's not exaggerate. Babar comfortably makes the Indian team and would probably captain it too if jokers like SKY and KL can captain.

I am sure you are laughing too while typing this.

Too good

 

[Asif321]

Match was lost in first 10
Babar main culprit
Followed by saud and riz

 

[Devadwal]

He is probably good enough for 7 bit like Imad wasim. Not above that. He will be exposed more often than not.

Pakistan don't have any other option now .

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan "pace" attack if you can call that needs serious introspection of themselves. You can blame all you want. That carnage in the end overs once again is a weakness they keep ignroing.

 

[JattMaula]

Rizwan was my fantasy captain. #chullubharpani

 

[sweep_shot]

Rizwan was my fantasy captain. #chullubharpani

LOL. I initially made him fantasy captain too. But, changed it to Phillips later on.

 

[Devadwal]

India are playing Kohli and Rohit....Kohli has averaged 30 in the last 5 years in tests or something like that and Rohit couldn't buy a run in Australia. Let's not exaggerate. Babar comfortably makes the Indian team and would probably captain it too if jokers like SKY and KL can captain.

I mean todi saram todi haya hoti hai koi .

 

[Asif321]

This is a big loss . Pakistan might lose to bangla tigers too at pindi

 

[jnaveen1980]

One win you are almost certain for semi final lol What kind of a format is this.

 

[Asif321]

I am sure you are laughing too while typing this.

Too good

Even Afghanistan will think twice before having bobzi in line up

 

[Major]

LOL. I initially made him fantasy captain too. But, changed it to Phillips later on.

You what????//?

God dammit.

 

[Devadwal]

This is a big loss . Pakistan might lose to bangla tigers too at pindi

Or this is repeat of champion trophy 2017.

Pakistan has come to that stage.. ki 2017 m bhi ase hua tha

 

[sweep_shot]

Players who made me lose points today are: Williamson, Mitchell, and Shaheen.

For next Pakistani games, I may pick Naseem over Shaheen for fantasy team.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Or this is repeat of champion trophy 2017.

Pakistan has come to that stage.. ki 2017 m bhi ase hua tha

you are giving ideas. WHo will play the role of "Generator" in this edition.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Rauf. Good shot.

 

[FearlessRoar]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1892252455938761178

 

[Rana]

O Rourke hits 88mph with a medium pacer’s mindset

 

[Bhaijaan]

Haris buoy tell em

What a shot

6

 

[sweep_shot]

Haris Rauf bats like Shoaib Malik. Similar stance.

Shoaib also started off as a tail-ender. Developed his batting laater on.

 

[gazza619]

the tail fighting shows this team is fully behind Riz

Thats the positive for me before the India game!

 

[Asif321]

Or this is repeat of champion trophy 2017.

Pakistan has come to that stage.. ki 2017 m bhi ase hua tha

No that team was different . Sher dil kaptan , 2 solid seniors , gun new ball bowler . Fearless Fakhar , energetic Shadab and Hasan Ali .

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Finch destroyed Ramiz there in the comms box

Ramiz tried to make a case for one player to save his wicket in a chase like this,

Finch just shut him down straight away. He said both players have to go hard. That’s what you call champion mindset. Haydos has been ripping the Pakistani top order batters too.

Ramiz is not the guy who can call a spade a spade. He always tries to protect home players and does PR work.

 

[batandballbattle]

Even tepiya is looking better with the bat than the top order

 

[Markhor]

Get margin of defeat to below 50 at least.

 

[Snowflake]

Well played happy heart, I have ate my words on him today. If only there was more of an effort from the top order

Anyone can score when the match is lost. No pressure. Opposition has taken its foot off pedal.

Nothing to get excited about.

 

[jnaveen1980]

WHy are boundaries so short. Ropes pulled way in.

 

[Rana]

Tepiya and princess showing Babar and Rizwan how to bat in in 2025

 

[FearlessRoar]

Haris and Naseem having some fun at the end.

 

[RyanRyan10]

These 2 have saved the NRR

 

[Devadwal]

WHy are boundaries so short. Ropes pulled way in.

So King can score a century.

 

[batandballbattle]

Naseemu six now. Saving the NRR at least

 

[Devadwal]

Santner ko dho dala

 

[jamie smith]

This is how u play santner.

 

[sweep_shot]

Santner gets Rauf.

260/9.

 

[Rana]

Naseemu six now. Saving the NRR at least

What nrr bhai? pakistan going home on Sunday

 

[mominsaigol]

Anyway I'm firm on my initial claim, missed opportunity to not take sajid khan and mubasir Khan in your squad

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Even the tailenders are putting in a lot of effort, it's a shame on the top order.

 

[Major]

We have already milked 1992, now lets try the 2017 CT.

- The captain was a wicket keeper
- Pakistan lost its first match
- Fakhar Zaman played in both Tournaments

 

[RyanRyan10]

Pakistan have depth in their batting

 

[sweep_shot]

This is how u play santner.

To be fair, Santner tends to be economical. Even good batters struggle against him.

 

[jamie smith]

Who shouold replace Fakhar now??

 

[emranabbas]

Will be a busy day here today on the forums

 

[Rana]

@Major

No tagging?

 

[Asif321]

You play muqeem and niazi for whole year then drop them for CT . Lol

 

[mominsaigol]

What nrr bhai? pakistan going home on Sunday

Simple everyone gets 1 win

NZ loses to bang and India
Pak to India and Nz
Bang to India and pak

Pak qualifies with RR. Go go team Bangladesh .

 

[sweep_shot]

All over.

NZ win by 60 runs.

 

[Major]

@Major

No tagging?

You must be happy Pakistan lost, so congrats to you

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan have depth in their batting

Under pressure this depth will be blown away. Today NZ took it a little easy by overdoing Philips.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Motm - Babar Azam?

 

[Rana]

You must be happy Pakistan lost, so congrats to you

You are only happy if Pakistan win according to Misbah formula.

You are not a Pakistan fan. Stop acting like one.

 

[jamie smith]

Saud and babar are culprits of this loss followed by riz.

 

[mango_bite77]

Pakistan "pace" attack if you can call that needs serious introspection of themselves. You can blame all you want. That carnage in the end overs once again is a weakness they keep ignroing.

Bowling has let Pak down in all major tournaments in last 3-4 years

 

[Bhaijaan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1892252455938761178

Things are bad when Mohd Kaif criticized you for slow batting

 

[JattMaula]

WHy are boundaries so short. Ropes pulled way in.

To artificially inflate team totals so viewers can feel "entertained".

 

[RidiculousMan]

WHy are boundaries so short. Ropes pulled way in.

Sqaure boundary is like 65M. That's why Latham got a 100 today.

Pakistan messed this chase big time by opting to play Test match innings up top.

 

[Major]

These geniuses got rid of people like Kirsten & Gillespie, whilst putting ghand like Misbah, Rizwan and their related chaprasi on a pedestal.

When you build a team around these spineless cowards, don’t be surprised.

Sending Saud to open, sums up what a cowardly pathetic human being Rizwan truly is. Saud has little experience as a an opening batter and modern ODI’s are played in a similar vein as T20’s, guess who wants to open the T20 batting but couldn’t step up here when his team needed him to?

Saud sucks. Nice try i knew people will blame Rizwan for saud and fakhar sucking today.

Saud plays 1 down, if he was dumb enough to play a shot at the back, than thats his fault. Fakhar also sucked aswell, if he wasnt up for it should not had came out to bat than

 

[Rana]

Can’t wait for Rizwan’s b.s in the presentation ceremony

 

[RidiculousMan]

Things are bad when Mohd Kaif criticized you for slow batting

It's a field day for paroosis. Let them have fun today.

 

[Hellion]

You play muqeem and niazi for whole year then drop them for CT . Lol

Niazi averages 9.60 at a strike rate of 65 in ODI cricket.

 

[shah9425]

Thanks Babar for your great statpadder innings

 

[Devadwal]

Congratulations to NZ.

 

[Major]

You are only happy if Pakistan win according to Misbah formula.

You are not a Pakistan fan. Stop acting like one.

I am happy no matter how Pakistan win.

There is a bunch of you that were even whining about the world cup 2023 win against the NZ 400 that it rained and allow Pakistan win.

Anyways, you should celebrate, cause Pakistan lost.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Saud and babar are culprits of this loss followed by riz.

That start was something. They probably thought they had another day.

 

[Rana]

2017 wasn’t plagued with Misbah’s manhoos influence

 

[shaz619]

Saud sucks. Nice try i knew people will blame Rizwan for saud and fakhar sucking today.

Saud plays 1 down, if he was dumb enough to play a shot at the back, than thats his fault. Fakhar also sucked aswell, if he wasnt up for it should not had came out to bat than

What did Rizwan achieve with the bat today besides grinding it with your cricket bat?

 

[Devadwal]

@Rajdeep have you enjoyed the show? How's the Josh ?

 

[RidiculousMan]

Thanks Babar for your great statpadder innings

He thanked God after reaching 50.

 

[mominsaigol]

You must be happy Pakistan lost, so congrats to you

No one is happy that Pakistan lost but you can't defend the way the openers batted. They lost the game in the first 10 overs Everything afterwards were just dil khush karnei walei innings.

You can't justify saud, Babar and rizwan for playing the way that they did.

One must question why misbah decided to make babar and rizwan his t20 openers.

The only saving grace for rizzu is that their aren't any wicket keepers that can replace him and he can accumulate against 3rd string attacks like b string sa, C string aus, Sri Lanka etc and haris, Usman Khan don't have a track record against their teams.

But babar has zero saving graces atm. It's come to a point that you can't even claim replacements don't exist since I'm 100% sure you could have imam open and he'd probably do an equally bad or heck slightly better job then babar atm.

 

[Asif321]

Who shouold replace Fakhar now??

Usman who else