HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - Caught on Camera

Are India favourites in Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand?

NEW DELHI: In Sunday's Champions Trophy summit matchup against New Zealand, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has selected India as the favorite, but he has noted that the advantage will be negligible because the Black Caps are a strong team.

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025

Champions Trophy final: India spin quartet awaits finest hour

NEW DELHI: India's spin bowling arsenal has long been a cornerstone of its cricketing dominance. The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has ensured the tradition carries on with the spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy being instrumental in India's journey to the final.

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025

India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy final: Match start, stream, pitch

What time is the final? Who are the key players and match-ups? What’s the team news and prize money? Al Jazeera answers.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025

Kohli-inspired India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai in the first semifinal at the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025

Record-breaking spell! Varun Chakravarthy registers best-ever bowling figures for India on Champions Trophy debut

NEW DELHI: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy made a memorable ICC Champions Trophy debut on Sunday, producing a sensational five-wicket haul as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in their final group-stage match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. His performance helped India secure a semi-final clash against Australia after topping Group…

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2025

'India controlled middle phase better': Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner after 44-run loss

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that the pitch in their final ICC Champions Trophy group stage match against India was slower than what they had encountered in the Pakistan leg of the tournament. He credited India’s bowlers for expertly controlling the middle overs, which ultimately led to…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India beat New Zealand to face Australia in semi

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to set up rerun of the Cricket World Cup final against Australia in last four.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2025

Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy shine as India beat New Zealand to set up semifinal with Australia

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 off 98 balls and Varun Chakravarthy’s outstanding 5/42 powered India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match on Sunday, securing their place at the top of the table and setting up a semifinal showdown with Australia in the…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Matt Henry overtakes Richard Hadlee's ODI record for New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Matt Henry surpassed legendary Kiwi pacer Sir Richard Hadlee to become New Zealand's eighth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs after claiming five wickets against India in Dubai.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Champions Trophy: India may test bench strength against New Zealand, winner to top Group A

With a chance to top Group A and stay unbeaten before entering the semifinals, both India and New Zealand will look to oil their machinery when they meet in the concluding game of the group-stage in the Champions Trophy on Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2025