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 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.
With the final deadline for the Champions Trophy squad looming, India made some last-minute changes to their team, including the return of Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja. However, the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube came as a surprise to many. Shami, who made a strong comeback after a long injury layoff, will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming three-week-long tournament. India will rely on their experienced batters and spinners, as they aim to lift the trophy once again.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has endorsed all-rounder Axar Patel for a spot in the upcoming Champions Trophy, suggesting that he could potentially fill the crucial role of a left-handed batter in the middle order. Manjrekar highlighted Axar's impressive batting performance in the first ODI against England, where he hit a quickfire 52 off just 47 balls, and praised his ability to play spin. He also hinted that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant may have to wait for his chance due to Axar's emergence. The Indian team could potentially make a couple of changes for the 2nd ODI, with captain Virat Kohli returning from injury and potentially pushing young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal down the order.