In pursuit of a target of 321 runs, Pakistan managed to score only 22 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the first 10 overs, with Babar Azam not out on 12 runs from 27 balls and Mohammad Rizwan not out on 3 runs from 14 balls.

Ravichandran Ashwin subtly criticised Babar Azam's slow fifty during Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Chasing 321, Pakistan struggled despite a quick 69 from Khushdil Shah, ultimately losing by 60 runs.

Champions Trophy 2025 hosts Pakistan were handed a comprehensive defeat by New Zealand in the first game of the event on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi. After allowing New Zealand to reach 320 runs,

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin compared Babar Azam to a "tortoise" after his slow innings hurt Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Babar Azam got his half-century off 81 balls that did Pakistan more harm than favours in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand.

Babar Azam's slow knock harmed Pakistan in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Karachi, prompting Ravichandran Ashwin to refer to him as a 'tortoise'.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took a subtle dig at Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam, for his slow-paced fifty against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday in Karachi.