Captain Suryakumar Yadav shares his praise for ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma after India defeats New Zealand in a nail-biting final to win the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit's instrumental 76 from 83 balls helped India maintain control over the required run rate. Despite a comeback attempt from the Kiwis, India's in-form middle order ensured a calm and collected victory. Amidst rumors of retirement, Rohit confidently states that he has no plans to retire from the 50-over format and is focused on continuing India's success in future tournaments.
As India and New Zealand face off in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on the leading wicket-takers of the tournament. While Varun Chakaravarthy and Mohammed Shami lead the charts for India, the Kiwis suffered a setback with the withdrawal of Matt Henry. Both teams will be looking to end their drought for an ICC 50-over title and create history. Meanwhile, we take a look at the overall record for most wickets in a Champions Trophy edition.
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.
New Zealand suffered a major setback before their final against India as fast bowler Matt Henry was ruled out due to shoulder injury. With just a week ago, Henry picked up a five-wicket haul against India at the same venue. As the Kiwis opted to bat first, their captain Mitchell Santner expressed hope for the wicket to slow down later in the game. India will have to counter the new addition, Nathan Smith to their playing XI.
After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner opted to bat first as they look to post a strong total on the board. With a fair idea of the pitch from a previous match in Dubai, Santner hopes that it slows down later on. However, the Kiwis have been forced to make a change with injured Matt Henry being replaced by Nathan Smith. On the other hand, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is confident in his team's ability to chase, despite losing the toss. He believes that the toss does not matter as long as his team plays well.
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.
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 clash between two cricketing giants, New Zealand came out on top with a dominant 60-run win over defending champions Pakistan in the opener of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite a lower-back strain to star batter Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan's chase never took off and they were eventually bundled out for 260 runs. Will Young and Tom Latham's centuries, along with a strong bowling performance by Mitchell Santner and Will O'Rourke, helped the Kiwis to a comfortable victory.
New Zealand continued their winning streak in the tri-nation ODI series with a convincing win over South Africa. Skipper Mitchell Santner's decision to invite South Africa to bat first proved successful as his team claimed an early advantage. With only one change to their playing XI, the Kiwis were able to secure a 78-run victory over Pakistan in the previous match. A win over South Africa in Lahore would secure New Zealand's spot in the final.
In the first match of the ODI Tri-Series, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips put on an explosive display, scoring 106 runs off just 74 balls to lead his team to a formidable total of 330 for 6. Despite a strong performance from Pakistan's three-pronged pace attack, Phillips' last over charge helped the Kiwis collect 25 runs and solidify their advantage. The visitors will be looking to capitalize on their strong start and seal a victory in this important build-up to the upcoming Champions Trophy.