Will young amazing record: Will Young has created history by scoring a century in the first match of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Not only the cricket career of Young, but also for the New Zealand cricket team, this century is a special achievement. Young, after scoring a century against Pakistan, has become the first Kiwi opener to score a century in the Champions Trophy after 21 years. Prior to him, in 2004, Nathan Astal scored 145 unbeaten against America.
You will be surprised to know whether it was not decided a day before the match whether Young will get a place in the playing XI or not. It was hoped that Rachin Ravindra would fit before the important match. But this did not happen. Kismet supported Young and he redeemed the opportunity with both hands.
Five batsmen have scored centuries from New Zealand in Champions Trophy
Young not only gave a strong start to New Zealand by scoring a bang century in the first match against Pakistan, but also gave a befitting reply to his critics.
In the history of the Champions Trophy, a total of five batsmen have scored centuries from New Zealand so far. Which includes the names of Nathan Estal (2004), Chris Care’s (2000), Kane Williamson (2017), Will Young (2025) and Tom Latham (2025).
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Will Young continue to have a great form in international cricket. After becoming the ‘Player of the Series’ in the Test series against India three months ago, now he has proved his form by starting the Champions Trophy strongly.
This innings of Young is going to increase confidence in big tournaments for New Zealand. This historic innings has strengthened the team and other batsmen will also inspire. This century can also prove to be the turning point of his career.
Will Young has shown with his calm nature and strong technology how to play in big matches. His innings will be remembered for a long time. This Champions Trophy can prove to be a new chapter for him and for New Zealand cricket.
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