New Zealand set India a target of 252 runs in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The highest successful chase in an ICC event final belongs to India which shot down 275 runs against Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup final in 2011. In … Read more
India has dominated the Champions Trophy, marching unbeaten to the final, where it faces New Zealand on Sunday. However, the hybrid model — ensuring all of India’s matches were played in Dubai — has sparked debate among players and experts. Some call it an undeniable advantage, while others dismiss it as mere excuses. Here’s … Read more
Shreyas Iyer’s 79 and fine knocks by Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya lifted India to 249 for nine before the spinners took centrestage in Dubai on Sunday. Kane Williamson waged a lone battle but Varun Chakaravarthy’s five-for denied Kiwis the top spot. The Men in Blue will take on Australia in the first semifinal on … Read more
India had scored just 216/6 at the end of the 45th over during its final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage game against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan holds the record for the lowest total defended by a Full-Member nation at the venue. The side had defended 209 runs against South … Read more
Virat Kohli was dismissed on 11 runs off Matt Henry during India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The wicket was as much to Glenn Phillips’ credit as it was to Henry’s after he pulled off a one-handed stunner at point. Seeing width on the delivery, Kohli offered a … Read more
The Champions Trophy format is designed to ensure that every game is important, and even a single loss in a three-match league stage can potentially mean a first-round exit. By having only the top eight nations, the expectation is that teams will be evenly matched. While this is the ideal scenario, it seldom happens, and … 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