Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar
1 month ago

Babar Azam's poor intent at start cost Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam’s slow innings cost his team dearly during the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Bangladesh Live However, Babar continued to build on his innings, being circumspect at the crease without trying to go for boundaries. Following Pakistan’s loss, Bangar mentioned how Babar put pressure on his batting partners and allowed the New Zealand bowlers to dominate, as he didn’t try to break the shackles. Furthermore, Bangar mentioned how Babar’s innings cost Pakistan, as the margin of defeat wasn’t that much in the end.

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'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles
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'Umar bhai, I'm having trouble...': Babar Azam turned to Akmal in desperate bid to fix alarming batting struggles

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has found himself as a focus of criticism surrounding Pakistan cricket, with his ongoing struggles and lack of match-defining big scores creating a long barren spell for a player who was considered one of the best batters in the world not too long ago. Pakistan's Babar Azam attends a warm-up session before the start of the ICC Champions …

BCCI announce huge INR 58 Cr cash prize for Champions Trophy-winning Team India squad; support staff, selectors included
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BCCI announce huge INR 58 Cr cash prize for Champions Trophy-winning Team India squad; support staff, selectors included

Hindustan Times  

India reigned supreme against New Zealand to clinch the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, making it Rohit Sharma’s second title as national team skipper. On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a massive cash reward for the Indian national team after their victorious Champions Trophy campaign, amounting to ₹58 Crore. BCCI President Roger Binny explains decision for …

Pakistan cricket 'will continue to fall further': Inzamam-ul-Haq makes bleak prediction, laments 'too many changes'
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Pakistan cricket 'will continue to fall further': Inzamam-ul-Haq makes bleak prediction, laments 'too many changes'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket has been lurching from one crisis to the next and former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has called for the Pakistan Cricket Board to "learn from its mistakes" of the past two years and not repeat them. Pakistan recently hosted the 2025 Champions Trophy but reports now indicate that the PCB ended up incurring an 85 percent loss after spending INR …

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect
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4 days, 4 hours ago

PCB suffers 85% loss in Champions Trophy after splurging INR 869 crore for one home game; players face brutal effect

Hindustan Times  

Champions Trophy 2025 was the first global cricket tournament held in Pakistan in the last 29 years, marking a significant moment in the sport's history in the country. However, it was nothing short of a financial and logistical failure as the Pakistan Cricket Board suffered an 85 per cent loss after spending INR 869 crore for playing just one completed …

‘Aaqib Javed, tell us where’s intent?': Pakistan, PCB 'shamed' in merciless attack after brutal 9-wicket hammering vs NZ
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‘Aaqib Javed, tell us where’s intent?': Pakistan, PCB 'shamed' in merciless attack after brutal 9-wicket hammering vs NZ

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's move to drop Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan showed they were ready to step out of their comfort zone in T20 cricket. New Zealand beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in 1st T20I First-time captain Salman Ali Agha led a new-look Pakistan side in the opening T20I game against the Black Caps in the wake of a poor performance at …

Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I
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Kyle Jamieson exposes Babar Azam-less Pakistan, picks 3 wickets in 11 balls to leave top-order in a shambles in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's hope to put behind a horrendous Champions Trophy campaign, where they suffered a group-stage exit in the home tournament, started on a disappointing note. In the opening game of the T20I series against New Zealand on Sunday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson left the Pakistan batting line-up in a shambles after picking three wickets …

NZ vs PAK: New-look Pakistan hammered in T20I series opener
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5 days, 9 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: New-look Pakistan hammered in T20I series opener

India Today  

New Zealand stormed to a 1-0 series lead over Pakistan with a dominating nine-wicket win in the opening game on Sunday, March 16 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After bowling Pakistan out for 91 in 18.4 overs, it took the Black Caps only 10.1 overs to romp past the finish line. New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Highlights Pakistan …

India’s Unstoppable Champions Trophy Run: 6 Heroes Who Made It Happen
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India’s Unstoppable Champions Trophy Run: 6 Heroes Who Made It Happen

The Hindu  

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai, securing its second ICC title in nine months. Most Champions Trophy Titles: India – 3 Australia – 2 6 Key Players Who Powered India’s Triumph Rohit Sharma – The Aggressor Runs: 180 in 5 innings Strike rate: 100 PowerPlay impact: 41-ball 50 in the final, setting up a …

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma rises to No. 3 after Champions Trophy final heroics
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ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma rises to No. 3 after Champions Trophy final heroics

India Today  

India's Champions Trophy winners were rewarded in the latest International Cricket Council ODI Rankings. Shubman Gill leads the list with 784 points, 14 more than Babar and 28 points more than Rohit in the latest rankings list. TOP 10 ODI BATTERS Shubman Gill 784 points 784 points Babar Azam 770 points 770 points Rohit Sharma 756 points 756 points Heinrich …

India’s Champions Trophy Glory: The Stats & Strategy Behind the Triumph
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India’s Champions Trophy Glory: The Stats & Strategy Behind the Triumph

The Hindu  

India entered the final as firm favorites, but New Zealand made them sweat before Rohit Sharma & Co. sealed back-to-back ICC titles. Here are four key moments that decided the game: Rohit’s PowerPlay Assault - India’s game plan: Get off to a flyer before NZ spinners came into play. - Without him: NZ pacers struggled — Jamieson taken for a …

Above my pay grade: Hardik Pandya when asked why India didn't play in Pakistan
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Above my pay grade: Hardik Pandya when asked why India didn't play in Pakistan

India Today  

Hardik Pandya gave a witty response to a journalist who asked him why India didn't go to Pakistan to play the Champions Trophy 2025. Hardik said it was above his pay grade to explain the exact reason why India opted not to travel to Pakistan. You can see the full video below: “ ab q nae gay aur Kaha nae …

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'
1 week, 3 days ago

Hardik Pandya's hilarious answer to Pak journo on why India didn't travel to Pakistan: 'Above my pay grade'

Firstpost  

India made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. After the match, Hardik Pandya gave a hilarious response to a Pakistani journalist’s question on why India didn’t travel to Pakistan. Hardik Pandya’s witty reply steals the show After the match, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, known for his cheeky responses, grabbed attention …

Kohli-Sharma's dandiya to Gavaskar and Iyer's dance: How Team India celebrated after winning the Champions Trophy 2025
1 week, 3 days ago

Kohli-Sharma's dandiya to Gavaskar and Iyer's dance: How Team India celebrated after winning the Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times  

The champagne flowed freely, Punjabi beats electrified the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and countless selfies captured the joyous moments after India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Indian cricketers shared some beautiful moments with their family after the win against New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Captain Rohit Sharma’s wife, Ritika Sajdeh, …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
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’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

Live Mint  

Pakistan has been one of the top countries to play cricket for many cricketers. As a result, India played all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai despite Pakistan being the tournament hosts. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja felt, India's victory would have been more sweeter had they won the final in Lahore. For the unknown, the Champions Trophy 2025 …

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
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Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’

Live Mint  

India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at Dubai by 4 wickets. After the match, Indian players were given their customary winners medal and Champions Trophy white coats at the presentation ceremony by ICC officials. Soon after the match, former Pakistan player Shoabi Akhtar pointed out this anomaly in a video posted on X, saying, "India has …

Hardik Pandya delighted to bury the ghosts of 2017 after Champions Trophy triumph
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Hardik Pandya delighted to bury the ghosts of 2017 after Champions Trophy triumph

India Today  

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that he was delighted to bury the ghosts of India’s loss in the Champions Trophy 2017 following the team’s victory in the 2025 edition on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to clinch their second Champions Trophy title. Following India’s win, Pandya recalled …

KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final
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KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final

ABC  

India has lifted the Champions Trophy after an absorbing battle with New Zealand in the final. Just as in the semifinal against Australia on the same ground five days earlier, the finisher Rahul kept his cool and, aided by fellow old stagers Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, steered India to another major title with just one over to spare on …

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Here’s what you missed from yesterday’s match in Dubai
1 week, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Here’s what you missed from yesterday’s match in Dubai

Live Mint  

Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an excellent half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai. Bowling first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India's spinners restricted New Zealand to 251/7 in the allotted 50 …

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’
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KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’

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Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul delivered a candid and humorous post-match interview after guiding the team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Acknowledging India’s mental toughness Rahul highlighted the immense pressure Indian cricketers face from a young age, crediting the team’s resilience …

India Breaks 25-Year Curse, Clinches Historic CT Final Win Against NZ
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India Breaks 25-Year Curse, Clinches Historic CT Final Win Against NZ

ABP News  

IND Vs NZ: India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title, and with that, the 'Men in Blue' end their 25-year wait to beat New Zealand in the ODI Final of an ICC mega event. India's only meeting with the Kiwis in an ODI Final of an ICC event came way back in …

Unbeaten India clinch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with thrilling win over New Zealand
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Unbeaten India clinch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with thrilling win over New Zealand

Live Mint  

India versus New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: In a nail-biting finale at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, an unbeaten India emerged victorious against New Zealand to claim their third ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title. India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to win Champions Trophy 2025 for the third time after 2002 and 2013. IND vs NZ Champions Trophy …

IND vs NZ: India beats New Zealand by four wickets, claims third Champions Trophy title
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IND vs NZ: India beats New Zealand by four wickets, claims third Champions Trophy title

The Hindu  

Expectations can be a double-edged sword in elite sport. But over the last three weeks, the Men in Blue have gone about their business clinically and methodically to emerge triumphant after beating New Zealand by four wickets in a pulsating summit clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Against a dogged Black Caps unit, Rohit Sharma’s men had …

IND vs NZ: Why Kane Williamson won’t field during India’s chase in Champions Trophy 2025 final? Here’s the reason
1 week, 4 days ago

IND vs NZ: Why Kane Williamson won’t field during India’s chase in Champions Trophy 2025 final? Here’s the reason

Live Mint  

Kane Williamson didn't take the field during India's chase in the Champions Trophy 2025 final after the New Zealand suffered a quad strain while batting in Dubai on Sunday. “Kane Williamson will not field in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final due to a quad strain sustained while batting. The former New Zealand skipper thus finished Champions Trophy …

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma’s blazing 50 puts India in command
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1 week, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma’s blazing 50 puts India in command

Live Mint  

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Team India captain Rohit Sharma delivered a crucial knock in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, smashing a rapid half-century to keep India on track in their chase. On the day of the Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, the captain raised his hand and declared that he …

India vs New Zealand Final: Why Kane Williamson is not fielding during Men in Blue's chase in Dubai
1 week, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand Final: Why Kane Williamson is not fielding during Men in Blue's chase in Dubai

Firstpost  

Kane Williamson did not arrive at the field at the start of India’s chase of the 252-run target set by New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, with substitute Mark Chapman taking his place on the field. Kane Williamson will not be taking any further part in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India after scoring 11 off 14 balls. …

India vs New Zealand: Ravindra moves to top of Champions Trophy run-getter’ list; Kohli at fourth spot
1 week, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand: Ravindra moves to top of Champions Trophy run-getter’ list; Kohli at fourth spot

Firstpost  

Ravindra moved past Ben Duckett to the top of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy run-scorers’ list with a knock of 37 in the final against India. AP The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy is set to conclude on Sunday with India and New Zealand locking horns in the final. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Results Ravindra, meanwhile, surged past …

India vs New Zealand biggest moments: Champions Trophy 2025 final highlights; wickets, drop-catches and more
1 week, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand biggest moments: Champions Trophy 2025 final highlights; wickets, drop-catches and more

Live Mint  

The Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand was packed with thrilling moments, game-changing wickets, and dramatic twists. Rohit Sharma’s explosive 76 off 83 balls set the tone for India’s chase of 252, but New Zealand fought back with quick wickets, including the dismissals of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit in quick succession. KL Rahul’s composed 34 …

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Jio Hotstar live streaming viewership surges over 90.1 crore as India eyes win
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Jio Hotstar live streaming viewership surges over 90.1 crore as India eyes win

Live Mint  

IND vs NZ: India is contesting against Australia on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. According to the live cricket score data, India won the Champions Trophy 2025 final, defeating New Zealand after scoring 254 runs on Sunday. India vs Australia Viewership Today's India vs New Zealand match was streaming on the Jio Hotstar OTT platform, and …

India vs New Zealand Final Toss Result Today Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Will coin flip favour Rohit or Santner?
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1 week, 5 days ago

India vs New Zealand Final Toss Result Today Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Will coin flip favour Rohit or Santner?

The Hindu  

India and New Zealand advanced from Group A and are set to clash again in the final on Sunday after defeating Australia and South Africa, respectively, in the semifinals. 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final Toss Winner: New Zealand Decision: Elected to field Match Outcome: New Zealand won by four wickets, securing its first major ICC title. 2017 ICC Champions Trophy …

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit, Rahul shine as IND clinch title after tense chase
1 week, 5 days ago

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit, Rahul shine as IND clinch title after tense chase

Hindustan Times  

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India are the champions! Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were India's best bowlers on show, picking up two wickets each, and while Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel didn't have too many wickets to show for their effort, their combined squeeze helped restrict New Zealand from getting to a much more threatening total. …

India vs New Zealand final: Shreyas Iyer vs Mitchell Santner and other key match-ups in Dubai showdown
1 week, 5 days ago

India vs New Zealand final: Shreyas Iyer vs Mitchell Santner and other key match-ups in Dubai showdown

Firstpost  

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, we take a look at some of the key players to watch out for. The middle-overs battle between Shreyas Iyer and Mitchell Santner could play a huge role in deciding how far India go in setting New Zealand a challenging target, or in chasing …

Spin it to win it: Slow and steady makes never-before-seen impact at ICC event
1 week, 5 days ago

Spin it to win it: Slow and steady makes never-before-seen impact at ICC event

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: At one point during the New Zealand innings — after 37 overs — in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, the scorecard at the Dubai International Stadium read 161/4. It might seem below par, but this is the slow Dubai surface and Glenn Phillips had started counter-attacking, getting the Black Caps' innings back on track with Daryl Mitchell at …

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: IND vs NZ head-to-head record in ODIs and ICC events
1 week, 6 days ago

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: IND vs NZ head-to-head record in ODIs and ICC events

Hindustan Times  

India and New Zealand are set to battle it out for the chance to lift the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and add a first piece of ODI silverware for the first time in many years for either of these teams. While India beat New Zealand in the group stages earlier in this tournament, as well …

Is This India's Curse? Past ICC Results Causing Fan Anxiety
1 week, 6 days ago

Is This India's Curse? Past ICC Results Causing Fan Anxiety

ABP News  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, has reached its grand finale, with India and New Zealand set to clash for the coveted title on Sunday. India's struggles in ICC Finals – A worrying trend India has reached the final in two of the last three ICC ODI tournaments, but on both occasions, they fell short. WATCH ICC Champions …

Champions Trophy Final: Cheteshwar Pujara settles Dubai pitch debate; ‘Advantage for India is…’
1 week, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy Final: Cheteshwar Pujara settles Dubai pitch debate; ‘Advantage for India is…’

Live Mint  

India playing all their matches at the Dubai international stadium has been a hotbutton topic during almost the entire Champions Trophy with many cricketers bemoaning how the Men in Blue have an ‘unfair advantage’ on the pitch despite Pakistan being the hosts of the tournament. Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has now rubbished these claims stating that if India had …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the final. Rohit Sharma’s India face New Zealand in the title clash on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, where the tournament favourites have been unbeaten in their four matches. “After India winning four matches, if people feel that there is an advantage, then I don’t know what to say about it.” The tournament’s …

Four times of New Zealand's population: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match breaks all viewership records
1 week, 6 days ago

Four times of New Zealand's population: India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match breaks all viewership records

Hindustan Times  

The India versus Pakistan fixture of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 proved to be one-sided as Rohit Sharma and co cruised home, courtesy of Virat Kohli's 51st ODI ton and 82nd international century overall. India defeated Pakistan in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy As per the official numbers released by the official broadcaster JioStar, the Group A match between …

Babar Azam's father hits back at ex-Pakistan players over son’s criticism: 'If someone answers back…’
1 week, 6 days ago

Babar Azam's father hits back at ex-Pakistan players over son’s criticism: 'If someone answers back…’

Firstpost  

Pakistan batting star Babar Azam has come under heavy criticism for his lack of impact with the bat in the Champions Trophy, in which the hosts and defending champions crashed out in the first round following defeats against New Zealand and India. AP Pakistan batting star Babar Azam’s father has come his defence amid criticism over his lack of impact …

India vs New Zealand: 5 factors that could determine IND vs NZ result in Champions Trophy 2025 final
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1 week, 6 days ago

India vs New Zealand: 5 factors that could determine IND vs NZ result in Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

Having faced each other in the group stages, India and New Zealand will once again come face-to-face in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic The decision to include Varun Chakravarthy at the last moment seems to have worked for the Indian team in the ICC Champions …

Five key factors in India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final
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Five key factors in India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: India and New Zealand face off in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday to decide the winner of the eight-nation ODI tournament. Henry's opening burst New Zealand pace spearhead Matt Henry leads the bowling charts in the 50-over tournament with 10 wickets -- five when the Black Caps faced India earlier in the competition. Chakravarthy's …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match
2 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match

Live Mint  

India and Pakistan are among the oldest and the greatest rivalries in world cricket bringing in passions and fervour from both sides of the border. While Pakistan cricket is going through a bit of crisis, the clash against India in the league stages still remained in the news for various reasons including Virat Kohli's roaring century, Shreyas's Iyer's half century …

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final
2 weeks ago

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final

India Today  

Former batter Wasim Jaffer stated that India may face a tough challenge in defeating New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Although India won their Group A clash against the Black Caps by 44 runs and topped the points table, Jaffer believed that New Zealand would be better prepared, having already played in Dubai. Champions …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tie breaks viewership records, beats World Cup 2023
2 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy tie breaks viewership records, beats World Cup 2023

India Today  

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter in the Champions Trophy 2025 has set new television viewership records, reaffirming its status as one of cricket's biggest rivalries. The match, played on February 23 in Dubai, was watched by an unprecedented 20.6 crore viewers on TV, making it the second most-watched cricket match in Broadcast Audience Research Council history, excluding World …

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India

The Hindu  

New Zealand has vowed to “find little ways to win moments” against India after making Champions Trophy history to power into Sunday’s final. “Really excited to be stuck into that challenge and will adapt to whatever surface and conditions we get on the day, and will find little ways to win moments throughout that game.” The tournament’s tangled schedule, with …

Ind vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 final: Williamson, Ravindra skirt talk of India advantage in Dubai
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ind vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 final: Williamson, Ravindra skirt talk of India advantage in Dubai

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson reckons India have “real clarity” on how they want to operate in Dubai for the Champions Trophy final, having played all their games at the same venue but added that his team will also be reasonably well-prepared for Sunday’s finale. India has ‘real clarity’: Williamson “I suppose having played there on a number of occasions, there’s …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

Babar Azam's father mocks PCB, savages son's critics amid New Zealand tour snub: 'They won't be able to tolerate if...'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Babar Azam's father mocks PCB, savages son's critics amid New Zealand tour snub: 'They won't be able to tolerate if...'

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of a shambolic performance in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Pakistan incurred a group-stage exit after failing to secure a win in any of their three games, the Pakistan Cricket Board shuffled the decks once more for the impending five-match series in New Zealand. PCB dropped Babar Azam for T20I series in New Zealand Babar has long …

'We've had a go at India before': Mitchell Santner throws down gauntlet ahead of Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'We've had a go at India before': Mitchell Santner throws down gauntlet ahead of Champions Trophy final

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand will be facing India once again in the 2025 Champions Trophy but while the last fixture was essentially a dead rubber, this will be the one that decides the title itself. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that they are taking motivation from that earlier performance. I think winning the toss will be nice as well," Santner told …

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

March 6 - Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider. Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy The …

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

- Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider. Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy The 34-year-old scored …

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