In the midst of all the hype surrounding Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket-haul in India's match against New Zealand, Axar Patel's crucial contribution with both the ball and the bat went unnoticed. After being labeled as the 'poor man's Jadeja' for most of his career, Axar made a conscious effort to improve his batting skills in 2022. This transformation was on full display in his unbeaten 64 against the West Indies, giving him the much-needed confidence to finish games. Promoting him to No. 5 ahead of the reliable KL Rahul was a bold move by the team management, but it ultimately paid off as Axar proved to be a dependable finisher for the team.
As New Zealand faces India in the final of the Champions Trophy, net bowler Shashwat Tiwari reveals that his team is facing a tough challenge preparing for India's spin quartet. In their group-stage meeting, New Zealand were tricked by Varun Chakravarthy's five-for, and now they are focusing on preparing for left-arm spinners like Ravindra Jadeja. However, with the experienced Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel in India's spin attack, it won't be an easy task for New Zealand's batters. Captain Mitchell Santner admits that they were troubled by spin in their semifinal clash against South Africa, and they will need to rotate strike and hit boundaries to counter India's spinners.
Varun Chakravarthy's impressive five-wicket haul led India to a victory against New Zealand and secured them a spot in the semifinals against Australia. However, they will have to face a depleted Australian squad that still poses a threat. New Zealand's Mark Henry also shone with 5 wickets, stifling India's top-order. Shreyas Iyer's composed 79 and partnerships with Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya helped India to a total of 249 for nine.
In a thrilling and action-packed match between India and New Zealand, the Black Caps displayed exceptional fielding skills, with Kane Williamson's stunning catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja stealing the spotlight. Despite the early wicket of top players, the knocks of Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya helped India reach a competitive score of 249 runs. However, it was Matt Henry's impressive five-wicket haul that limited India's potential.
A brilliant running catch by Axar Patel to dismiss New Zealand's opener in the second essay of the 2025 Champions Trophy clash in Dubai shifted the momentum in India's favor. It was a crucial wicket after India had a rough start in the bowling powerplay and New Zealand had dominated with the ball and in the field in the first innings. Axar's catch brought back memories of his similar effort at the 2024 T20 World Cup against Australia. Follow the latest updates, rankings, and leaderboards for the Champions Trophy to stay on top of the action!
In a nail-biting match between India and New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, Kuldeep Yadav's dismissal of Daryl Mitchell helped India keep their hopes alive in the game. With Kane Williamson's half-century, New Zealand is currently chasing a target of 250 runs in Dubai. Earlier, a strong performance from Indian batsmen Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel helped them post a competitive total of 249 for 9. However, New Zealand's Matt Henry's impressive five-wicket haul has made the game a thrilling one. Follow the action live with our live scorecard.
In a highly anticipated Champions Trophy Group A match, Shreyas Iyer showed strong composure under pressure as he produced a well-paced fifty for India. However, New Zealand's Mark Henry's impressive bowling performance, taking 5 wickets, and sharp fielding stalled India to a below-par total of 249 for nine. Despite a top-order collapse, Iyer, along with Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya, managed to stabilize the innings towards the end, but it wasn't enough for India to secure a win over New Zealand.
As the Champions Trophy heats up in Dubai, Indian bowlers shared their thoughts on the most dangerous batters in the tournament so far. While Ravindra Jadeja tipped Jos Buttler and Glenn Maxwell as formidable match-winners, Md Shami chose New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra for his aggressive approach and shot-making ability. Interestingly, Travis Head was not mentioned despite being a constant thorn in India's side, while Axar Patel picked South African power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen for his high impact in the middle order.
In the ongoing Champions Trophy match between India and New Zealand, Indian captain Virat Kohli failed to make an impact with the bat in his 300th ODI for India. He was caught by Glenn Phillips after scoring just 11 runs from 14 balls. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also returned to the pavilion early.
In their opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025, India takes control of the contest by dismissing five Bangladeshi batters within the first 10 overs. Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel shine with the ball, while Rohit Sharma misses an opportunity for a hat-trick by dropping a catch. With a strong lineup, both teams will face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.