India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai, securing its second ICC title in nine months. The Men in Blue remained unbeaten, overcoming Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the group stage before knocking out Australia in the semis and edging past the Kiwis again for the trophy. Most Champions Trophy … Read more
After claiming a historic One-Day International series win over South Africa in September last year, Afghanistan is now ready to start its Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against the Proteas in Karachi on Friday. While South Africa is the odds-on favourite heading into the clash, the Afghans are more than capable of pulling off an upset … Read more
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy begins on February 19, with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. Eight teams will compete in two groups of four, playing 12 group-stage matches, followed by the semifinals and final. What are the the best bowling figures in Champions Trophy history? Sri Lankan pacer Farveez Maharoof holds the record … Read more
ICC Champions Trophy (1998-2017) – a statistical survey This 50-over tournament started in the late 1990s when one-day cricket was probably at its peak popularity. The ICC Champions Trophy, as we know it today, was called the ICC Knockout. The first edition was lapped up by both television viewers and the host nation Bangladesh … Read more