Pakistan cricketers have been docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi.

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New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

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 on Wednesday. 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.

In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over if their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

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Pakistan were punished by the ICC after their defeat their New Zealand in the first ICC tournament match they hosted in 29 years.

Pakistan are hosting a global cricket tournament for the first time in three decades. New Zealand spoiled the party for Pakistan by staging a 60-run victory on Wednesday.Pakistan now faces a do-or-die situation as the team prepares for the blockbuster clash against arch-rivals India on Sunday in Dubai.

Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young propelled New Zealand to a dominant 60-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.