Centuries by opener Will Young (107) and wicket-keeper batter Tom Latham (118) had laid the perfect foundation for New Zealand, before Phillips went berserk in the final 10 overs of the Kiwi innings. Glenn Phillips smashed 61 off just 39 balls, lacing his innings with three boundaries and four sixes.

Glenn Phillips flew to his left to take a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener.

On Wednesday, February 19, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicked off with defending champions Pakistan facing New Zealand in a Group A clash in Karachi. Batting first, New Zealand were powered by centuries from Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118). The duo stitched a 118-run partnership for the fourth wicket, setting the stage for a mammoth total.

Star New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips had an exceptional moment in the field as he took an unbelievable catch to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan.

Black Caps all-rounder Glenn Phillips has done it again. The New Zealand fielder is making a name for himself for only taking spectacular catches, adding to his legacy with a one-handed stunner in his side’s 60-run win over Pakistan to open the Champions Trophy this morning.

Glenn Phillips pulled off a gravity-defying catch to dismiss Mohammad Rizwan during Pakistan vs New Zealand's Champions Trophy clash

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips stunned the spectators with his spectacular catch to dismiss Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday,

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got off to a flying start in Karachi, with many moments grabbing attention. However one moment shook the spectators and the commentary panel as Glenn Phillips grabbed a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan.