Summary

  • New Zealand complete convincing win - report

  • Phillips' brilliant catch the highlight of accomplished Black Caps fielding display

  • Latham's busy century pushes NZ to 320-5

  • Opener Young (107) anchors NZ after Pakistan win toss

  • First game of Champions Trophy, Karachi

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'Superman does it again!' - Phillips makes outstanding catch

  1. 'It’s better to bat second'published at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February

    New Zealand captain, Mitchell Santner: “I think it’s better to bat second

    “We have been playing some good cricket and the boys are ready to go.

    “We have been lucky enough to play these guys a lot, so we know each other very well.

    “I guess everyone stepping out in that Tri-series was pleasing."

  2. 'As defending champions it adds more pressure'published at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February

    Pakistan captain, Mohammed Rizwan: “We want to go to the ball first.

    “As defending champions, it adds a bit more pressure. We just played a series against these guys and this is a big tournament and we’re playing in Pakistan.

    “In the Tri-Nation series [against New Zealand] we bowled and bat first. Hopefully, we don’t do these mistakes again.”

  3. Pakistan win toss and bowlpublished at 08:46 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February

    Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and Mitchell Santner at the tossImage source, Getty Images

    The toss took place a few moments ago.

    New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner called incorrectly and Mohammad Rizwan decided to bowl first.

  4. Welcome...published at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February

    Pakistan lift the Champions Trophy trophy aloftImage source, Getty Images

    We all have that one piece of clothing we just cannot bring ourselves to get rid of.

    Tucked away in the back of the wardrobe.

    "You'll never wear that again," the other half would tell you.

    Well guess what. The white blazer, with the gold embroidered ICC logo, last seen circa 2017, is BACK.

    Welcome to coverage of the opening match off the ICC Champions Trophy between holders Pakistan and New Zealand from Karachi.