Former India captain Virat Kohli's bhangra celebration after Ravindra Jadeja's wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham in the 2025 Champions Trophy final has gone viral on social media. With India on the brink of winning the tournament and rumors of this being Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last ICC tournament, the duo's on-field chemistry and celebrations have garnered much attention. However, the Indian team is focused on winning the final and the players have denied any discussions about retirement.
In a stunning return to the field after a freak accident, New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra smashes a century to lead his team to a victory over Bangladesh, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. Ravindra, who missed the previous match due to a ball hitting his forehead, credits his support team for helping him recover and expresses gratitude for their love and support. His partnership with Tom Latham proves crucial in the chase, while Michael Bracewell's superb bowling performance limits Bangladesh's score.
After posting a total of 320 runs in the first innings, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips put in an exceptional performance in the field with a stunning one-handed catch that saw Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan depart early. The clip of his catch has been going viral on social media, further adding to the Black Caps' dominance in the tournament. Despite a strong batting display by Tom Latham and Will Young in the first innings, it was New Zealand's brilliant performance with the ball that ultimately led to their victory against Pakistan.
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.
In a dramatic start to the Champions Trophy 2025, an air show in Karachi gave fans and players quite an entertainment before the match. During the show, New Zealand batters were visibly startled as fighter jets zoomed past the stadium, but were soon seen smiling as they stepped onto the field. Despite a strong batting performance from Tom Latham and Will Young, New Zealand set an imposing target of 320 for Pakistan in the opening clash.
Will Young, who came in as a replacement for injured Rachin Ravindra, scored a thrilling hundred in his very first game of the tournament, partnering with Tom Latham to add over 100 runs for the 4th wicket. Young's dominant performance, especially against anything bowled at his pads, helped New Zealand secure a comfortable victory in their first match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan. Latham, who was going through a rough patch of form, also picked up his game at the right time with two back-to-back fifties.
New Zealand put on a dominating performance as they chased down Pakistan's total of 242 to win the Tri-Series final in Karachi. Strong fifties from Daryll Mitchell and Tom Latham led the charge, with support from Devon Conway and Kane Williamson. This victory marks New Zealand's third consecutive win in the tournament, setting them up for the Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan in five days. Injuries and changes in the playing XI for both teams added an interesting twist to the match.
On day one of the third and final Test in Hamilton, England's pace attack shone as they reduced New Zealand to 315-9, with notable performances from Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson. New Zealand's captain Tom Latham and Mitchell Santner put up a good fight, but England's aggressive bowling led to a late collapse for the hosts. Tim Southee, playing in his final Test, scored a quick 23 runs before being dismissed by Atkinson, who reached the impressive milestone of 50 wickets in just 11 appearances for England.
After a promising start, New Zealand's captain Tom Latham was unable to prevent his team from slipping towards defeat on day three. Despite his best efforts, including taking the crucial wicket of England's opening run, the hosts ended the day at 155-6, trailing by just four runs. Latham, who has a strong record at Hagley Oval, will have to rally his team on the final day if they hope to turn things around and avoid a heavy defeat.
New Zealand will go head-to-head with England in a three-match Test series, paying tribute to former players Graham Thorpe and Martin Crowe. Led by captain Tom Latham, the Kiwis will aim to continue their impressive red-ball form, while England faces challenges with their limited bowling options. The series, to be played in iconic venues across New Zealand, will also feature promising young players like Rachin Ravindra and Ollie Pope. Fans in India can catch all the action on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.