New Zealand triumphed over Afghanistan by two wickets in a dramatic ODI warm-up match in Karachi, ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan. Afghanistan batted first, scoring 305-9, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s impressive century (110 off 107). New Zealand appeared in trouble at 152-5 but recovered as Dean Conway (66) and Glenn Phillips (46) put on valuable contributions. The match concluded with a remarkable unbeaten partnership of 74 runs for the ninth wicket between Daryl Mitchell (36) and Matt Henry (31), showcasing New Zealand's resilience and depth ahead of the tournament.
"New Zealand completed a stunning chase to beat Afghanistan by two wickets in their final ODI warm-up before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi."
"Afghanistan posted 305-9, batting first at the National Stadium, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 110 and Sediqullah Atal contributing 52 runs."
"With New Zealand reduced to 152-5, Dean Conway and Glenn Phillips helped stabilize the innings before Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry finished the chase with an unbeaten 74-run partnership."
"Rashid Khan took two wickets for Afghanistan but despite their efforts, the New Zealanders managed to score 306 and seal the win."
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