New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips played a blistering 61-run knock off 39 balls in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Pakistan at the National Stadium, Karachi, bringing him agonizingly close to a major ODI milestone. Phillips, who needed 65 runs before the match to reach 1,000 runs in ODIs, fell just short in a dramatic turn of events.
With a strike rate of 156.41, Phillips took the attack to Pakistan’s bowlers, smashing three sixes and as many fours, ensuring New Zealand finished strong at 320/5 in 50 overs. Alongside Tom Latham’s unbeaten 118, Phillips played a key role in setting up a stiff chase for Pakistan.
However, just as he looked set to cross the four-figure mark, his innings was cut short in the 49th over. Dismissed by Haris Rauf, caught by Fakhar Zaman, Phillips’ milestone wait extends to New Zealand’s next fixture, where he will have another chance to reach the coveted 1,000-run mark in ODIs.
Pakistan now faces a challenging 321-run target to begin their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note. Can they chase it down, or will New Zealand’s attack defend the total? Stay tuned for all the live updates.
