India 249 for 9 (Iyer 79, Axar 42, Henry 5-42) beat New Zealand 205 (Williamson 81, Varun 5-42) by 44 runs India spun a web around New Zealand to defend 249 for their sixth straight win against what has been a bogey team for them in recent times. They added Varun Chakravarthy to the three … Read more
Big picture: Kohli joins 300 club Scroll down to the form guide section. Actually, no need, because, spoiler warning, both teams have WWWWW next to them going into this match. These are two exceptional ODI outfits in potentially title-winning form, deep and balanced thanks to the allrounders they possess. They’re particularly well-suited to conditions at … Read more
Pakistan had already crashed out of the Champions Trophy following consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India, but hundreds of fans braved the inclement Rawalpindi weather to come and support the beleaguered national team. But heavy rain robbed Mohammad Rizwan and his boys of the chance to get a consolatory win as its last group … Read more
India, having enjoyed a well-deserved two-day break following its six-wicket win over Pakistan, returned to training at the ICC Academy grounds on Wednesday. The Men in Blue started their campaign with a win over Bangladesh and the victory against arch-rivals sealed their berth in the semifinals. Meanwhile, New Zealand also qualified for the last four … Read more
Rachin Ravindra has no desire to sit out in New Zealand’s dead rubber against India after returning to the side with a rousing century against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy. With New Zealand already qualified for the semifinals, selectors have the luxury of resting players for the final group match against India in Dubai on … Read more
The sun played hide and seek on an otherwise dark and gloomy Wednesday afternoon as Pakistan players got into training ahead of its final group league fixture against Bangladesh. But another round of drizzle forced the players to abruptly end their football session and rush to the dressing room, before eventually calling off the session. … Read more
England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said his team is confident despite its opening defeat in the Champions Trophy as it chases a “perfect game” against Afghanistan. The clash in Lahore on Wednesday has become a virtual knockout after Tuesday’s Group B match between Australia and South Africa was washed out with the two teams … Read more
New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Tuesday said the team is raring to go in its next set of Champions Trophy matches after having aced pressure moments in the first two wins. The Black Caps beat Bangladesh on Monday in Rawalpindi to secure their semifinal spot and take India along with them in the 50-over … Read more
Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the host crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament. The title-holder lost its opening game to New Zealand by 60 runs in Karachi last week before Sunday’s six-wicket defeat … Read more
New Zealand will take on Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Monday. Bangladesh is coming into this game after a loss against India and needs a win to stay alive in the competition. New Zealand meanwhile defeated Pakistan and can go through to the last-four with victory … Read more