India 254 for 6 (Rohit 76, Iyer 48, Rahul 34*, Bracewell 2-28) beat New Zealand 251 for 7 (Mitchell 63, Bracewell 53, Kuldeep 2-40, Varun 2-45) by four wickets New Zealand defended with all their might against heavy favourites India. But in the end, India had just too much quality and depth to end their … Read more
The ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed several title-clinching performances over the years. While cricket remains a team game, individual brilliance has also played a big role in carrying the team to the coveted title. From Jacques Kallis to Shikhar Dhawan and Hasan Ali, the ICC Champions Trophy has seen several players lead their country to … Read more
Although the first edition of the ICC Champions Trophy was held in Bangladesh in 1998, only the 2009 iteration in South Africa saw the introduction of the iconic white jackets, a badge of honour adorned by each member of the winning team. The jacket, unveiled on August 13, 2009, was conceptualised by Mumbai fashion designer … Read more
From Shane Watson’s unbeaten 105 in 2009 to his all-round brilliance in 2006, and Ravindra Jadeja’s match-winning performance in 2013, the ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed some unforgettable performances in the finals. Here is a look at all the Player-of-the-Match award winners in the finals: ICC Champions Trophy 1998: Jacques Kallis (South Africa) South Africa’s … Read more
India are unlikely to tinker with a winning combination, while Matt Henry’s availability will be in focus for New Zealand
New Zealand will look to settle scores of the previous loss to India, as the two sides lock horns in the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9 in Dubai. Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth, both members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for … Read more
Steve Smith Retires from ODIs: Top moments of the Aussie batting legend
India 267 for 6 (Kohli 84, Iyer 45, Rahul 42*, Ellis 2-49, Zampa 2-60) beat Australia 264 (Smith 73, Carey 61, Shami 3-48, Jadeja 2-40, Varun 2-49) by five wickets Dubai will host the final of the Champions Trophy, and India will be in it, after proving their edge over a weakened Australia side in … Read more
The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 registered 115 sixes, the most in a single edition of the tournament, during the semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. The current edition of the tournament has so far registered 115 sixes, going past the tally of 113 in 2017.
Big picture: Australia have denied India before “[T]here’s nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent.” Pat Cummins won’t be in Dubai on Tuesday, but the words he spoke on November 18, 2023, will be. The players may not themselves be thinking about them, but viewers around the world quite likely will – … Read more