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India’s Kuldeep Yadav, front, celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli after the dismissal of New Zealand's Kane Williamson during the ICC Champions Trophy final cricket match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Christopher Pike)

India’s chokeslam: How Varun, Kuldeep, Axar and Jadeja strangled New Zealand’s scoring in Champions Trophy finalSubscriber Only

March 10, 2025 09:16 IST

India's spinners bowled 38 overs between them (Axar not completing his quota), and conceded 144 runs while accounting for 5 wickets. The dot ball count of 125 meant New Zealand didn't score for nearly 21 of those.

Kane Williamson Final India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy final: Why Kane Williamson won’t field in the IND vs NZ match in Dubai?

March 9, 2025 18:51 IST

Williamson couldn't contribute much with the bat in the match, scoring just 11 runs before he was caught and bowled by Kuldeep Yadav in the 13th over.

India's Mohammed Shami reacts after missing a chance to take the catch of Australia's captain Steve Smith on his own bowling during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between India and Australia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo

Champions Trophy final: Despite fielding disaster class, India strangle NZ who are restricted for 251/7Subscriber Only

March 9, 2025 18:39 IST

Champions Trophy final: For India, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav were all sloppy at different times.

Varun Chakravarthy Champions Trophy IND vs NZ

‘It was not turning much’: Varun Chakravarthy opens up about Champions Trophy final pitch

March 9, 2025 18:28 IST

With the pitch not offering much assistance, Varun Chakravarthy still managed to snap up Will Young and Glenn Phillips.

Mohammed Shami conceded 74 runs in 9 overs in the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final in Dubai. (AP)

IND vs NZ final: Mohammed Shami records second-most expensive figures by an Indian in Champions Trophy history

March 9, 2025 18:20 IST

Bowling only nine overs for a solitary wicket, Mohamed Shami leaked 74 runs with an economy of 8.22 runs per over as New Zealand posted a competitive 252 runs on board after Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first.

Kuldeep Yadav Champions trophy India vs New Zealand

Champions Trophy: Why Kuldeep Yadav, a dream bowler, a dazed fielder, amazes and aggravates team-mates in equal measureSubscriber Only

March 10, 2025 09:51 IST

Skipper Rohit Sharma has backed the talented leggie to the hilt, but along with Virat Kohli, will not back off if the Kanpuriya slackens on the field.

Champions Trophy 2025, most runs: Shreyas Iyer overtook Virat Kohli as India's highest run-getter in the tournament. (AP)

Champions Trophy 2025 leading run-scorers: Shreyas Iyer finishes second, surpasses Virat Kohli; Rachin on top

March 9, 2025 21:06 IST

Champions Trophy 2025, most runs update table: Shreyas Iyer surpassed Virat Kohli as India's highest run-scorer in the batting charts led by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra.

Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy leads the Indian bowlers in the wicket-takers list. (AP)

Champions Trophy 2025, most wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy, Mohammed Shami finsish in top 3; Matt Henry leads charts

March 9, 2025 22:24 IST

Champions Trophy 2025, leading wicket-takers table update: India's Varun Chakaravarthy and Mohammed Shami finish with 9 wickets each in the CT 2025 wicket-takers list during the India vs New Zealand final in Dubai.

India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, and New Zealand's captain Mitchel Santner after the toss prior to the start of the ICC Champions Trophy final cricket match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Christopher Pike)

Champions Trophy Final | IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma loses 12th straight toss, equals Brian Lara’s all-time record

March 9, 2025 14:44 IST

Champions Trophy Final 2025: Rohit Sharma's horror luck with the coin toss continues. The last time India won the toss in men's ODIs is at the 2023 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

‘Whether it’s Ronaldo, Messi or Djokovic…’: What Ravi Shastri said about Virat Kohli ahead of Champions Trophy finalSubscriber Only

March 9, 2025 14:16 IST

Kohli has 217 runs in this ICC Champions Trophy but Shastri said that it was also his energy on the ground while fielding and his demeanour that was very sport friendly.

Kane Williamson in action during the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against South Africa. (Photo: AP)

Champions Trophy Final: Which Indian Top Cat can bell Kane Williamson who has 50+ in every ICC ODI outing against India?Subscriber Only

March 9, 2025 14:51 IST

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Of his 1228 runs against India in 50 overs cricket, Williamson has 655 in victories over India, when his average jumps to a stunning 59.54....however he strikes at a lowly 75.56.

Indian cricket team celebrate holding the trophy after their win against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI)

Champions Trophy Final 2025 Story Board: Of Cool-Deep Yadav making a difference, Rachin Run-vindra off to a start and moreSubscriber Only

March 10, 2025 09:22 IST

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Final 2025 Detailed Analysis: New Zealand got off to a strong start with the bat after winning the toss before Rohit Sharma's India bounced back with a string of wickets in Dubai.

(L-R) India's Varun Chakaravarthy and former England captain Nasser Hussain. (Photo: AP/Reuters)

‘Varun Chakaravarthy is going to be the challenge’: Nasser Hussain warns New Zealand ahead of Champions Trophy final vs India

March 9, 2025 11:15 IST

Varun Chakaravarthy registered exceptional figures of 10-0-42-5 against New Zealand during their group-stage match. His Player of the Match performance helped India beat the Kiwis by 44 runs.

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final 2025: As it happened

March 10, 2025 09:49 IST

IND vs NZ Final, India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: New Zealand opted to bat first but could manage to score just 251. Daryl Mitchell was their top scorer with 63 runs while Michael Bracewell scored an unbeaten half century.

India vs New Zealand CT Final 2025 Live Cricket Streaming: IND have lost two wickets, including Virat Kohli, as they chase the target of 252 set by NZ in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai. (AP)

India vs New Zealand Final Champions Trophy 2025: How to Watch IND vs NZ Final Match?

March 10, 2025 10:15 IST

The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and the live streaming of IND vs NZ Match can be watched on the Jio Hotstar app and website

Rohit Sharma's Men In Blue will be favourite to win Champions Trophy vs New Zealand according to Michael Atherton. (PHOTO: AP/Reuters)

Michael Atherton on Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘India favourites, New Zealand are coming after playing in Pakistan’

March 9, 2025 10:37 IST

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Michael Atherton believes that India will be the favourite to win Champions Trophy because they have had lots of exposure in Dubai, whereas New Zealand have gone to Pakistan for their semi-final and come back.

India's Varun Chakravarthy, second from right, celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Will Young with his team mates during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo)

Rashid Latif asks former England cricketers to stop whinging about Champions Trophy schedule: ‘Begaani shaadi mey abdullah deewana’

March 9, 2025 11:25 IST

Rashid Latif says there was a scheduling blunder from the ICC side but then all the stakeholders agreed to go forward with it.

Champions Trophy Final 2025, IND vs NZ Pitch-Weather Report: How will weather behave in Dubai for India vs New Zealand final?

March 9, 2025 10:30 IST

India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Champions Trophy Final 2025 Match Pitch Weather Report: The Dubai Stadium wicket has been a low-scoring surface compared to the wickets in Pakistan. The temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees centigrade for the game according to the Accuweather app.

Sluggish surfaces are not the only reason Rohit Sharma is struggling to score runs in the Champions TrophySubscriber Only

March 9, 2025 08:05 IST

Rohit Sharma seems adamant his hyper-aggressive approach is what the team needs but it hasn't really worked so far in the Champions Trophy.

India vs New Zealand Final Playing 11, Champions Trophy 2025: IND take on NZ in the final at Dubai.

India vs New Zealand Final Predicted Playing 11, Champions Trophy 2025: IND to field unchanged XI; NZ sweat over Matt Henry’s fitness

March 9, 2025 12:10 IST

India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Champions Trophy 2025 Final Playing 11 Prediction, Full Squad, Players List: The Indian Express predicts the playing XI of India and New Zealand for the summit clash in Dubai.

WPL 2025: Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana shine but it’s the hope that kills as RCB’s playoff bid endsSubscriber Only

March 9, 2025 08:16 IST

UPW were already out of the playoffs race, and this result finished off RCB's chances too. Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Giants are confirmed to play in the knockouts.

India vs New Zealand champions Trophy Final

India vs New Zealand final preview: Why Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli had a intense meeting on field before the Champions Trophy finalSubscriber Only

March 9, 2025 08:10 IST

Although India are totally familiar with Dubai pitch, Rohit had admitted that they were confused whether to bat first or second against Australia.

STAT ALERT: UP Warriorz break record for highest WPL total, Georgia Voll misses first ever century by a runSubscriber Only

March 8, 2025 21:56 IST

Georgia Voll slammed an unbeaten 99, equaling the highest individual score of Sophie Devine. Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants, 96*) and Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals, 92) were also close to the landmark in Lucknow this week.