In an interaction with media, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson predicts that Virat Kohli will have a big impact on the fortunes of Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. Despite a tweaked batting approach, Kohli's hunger and passion remains, which was evident in his recent performances in the Champions Trophy. With the first season-opening match between RCB and KKR set to take place after 17 years, get the latest updates on IPL 2025, including points table, teams, schedule, most runs and most wickets, as well as live cricket score updates.
In a thrilling ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, India's spinners put in a stellar performance to restrict New Zealand to 251 runs. Led by captain Virat Kohli, the Indian team put on an excellent display, with Rohit Sharma becoming the newest member of the elite club of players who have scored 1000 runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket. The match saw some exciting highlights, including a rocket throw from Kohli that caught Mitchell Santner short, and an injury to New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson that resulted in Mark Chapman being named as his fielding replacement. Stay tuned for more updates on this nail-biting match.
The Indian team made a strong comeback in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday, thanks to a brilliant partnership between spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. After a flying start by the Kiwi openers, the Indian spin duo removed Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, and Kane Williamson in quick succession, giving India the upper hand in the match. With India's bowling attack successfully countering New Zealand's explosive start, the stage is set for a thrilling final battle between the two teams.
During a press conference, New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson was distracted by cats that sneaked into the room. But the focus quickly shifted to the upcoming final against India in Dubai, and the question on everyone's mind - which Indian spinner will be able to stop Williamson? According to statistics, Williamson has been a consistent performer against India, with 11 fifty-plus scores and a ton in 30 ODIs. However, his average drops to 34.80 when playing in Asia. As the teams gear up for the final, all eyes will be on the battle between Williamson and the Indian spinners.
After facing backlash for his poor performance in the semi-finals, Kuldeep Yadav shined in the finals against New Zealand, picking up the crucial wickets of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. The left-arm spinner's brilliant performance helped India gain control of the match and put pressure on the Kiwi team. With Varun Chakravarthy also chipping in with a wicket, India looks to dominate in the remaining overs.
In the second Champions Trophy semifinal, New Zealand's opening duo of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson made history by scoring centuries each against South Africa. Their partnership of 164 runs set the stage for New Zealand to finish with a massive total of 362 for 6, the highest in Champions Trophy history. Despite a strong start from South African bowler Lungi Ngidi, who picked up three wickets, the later batters for New Zealand provided the final fireworks. This marks the end of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, with the final now set to take place in Dubai between India and the winners of this match.
In a dominant performance, New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra lead their team to a 50-run victory over South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals. Facing a mammoth target of 363, South Africa struggled to adapt to the pitch, while Williamson and Rachin expertly used the crease and angles to frustrate their opponents. Only bowler Keshav Maharaj was able to keep the Kiwi duo in check, but even he couldn't withstand their innovative tactics and calm demeanor. With this win, New Zealand secures a spot in the finals against India, solidifying their reputation as a formidable and professional team in the tournament.
In a thrilling semifinal match of the 2025 Champions Trophy, New Zealand posted the highest-ever total in the tournament's history, scoring 362 runs thanks to centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Despite a valiant effort from South Africa's bowlers, quickfire innings from Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell took the Kiwis to a massive total. After losing an early wicket, South Africa will need a miracle to chase down the target of 363 runs. Tune in for live updates and full scorecard.
In a thrilling semi-final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson put on an impressive performance, each scoring a century, as they led their team to a huge total of 362/6 against South Africa. Despite a valiant effort from South Africa's batting line-up, they were unable to chase down the target as New Zealand secured their spot in the final. This is only the second time in ODI history that such a large total was achieved in the second innings, with both instances involving South Africa.
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