New Zealand started the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with a bang, defeating Pakistan by 60 runs in Karachi. Will Young and Tom Latham led with blazing centuries, enabling New Zealand to post a formidable 320/5. Despite efforts from Babar Azam and Khushdil Shah, Pakistan struggled, especially after Fakhar Zaman's injury. New Zealand's spinners sealed the game, marking a triumphant start and avenging past losses.
AB de Villiers is a South African cricket legend and one of the most popular sports personalities in the country. His long and successful international cricket career has made him a household name in South Africa. Research has suggested that the majority of South Africans are familiar with AB de Villiers, with 97% of those surveyed knowing of him and his achievements. As a result, he is one of the most recognisable and admired sports figures in South Africa. AB de Villiers’ popularity extends beyond South Africa’s borders, and he is held in high regard in many other cricket-playing nations.
