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Champions Trophy: Relive Key Encounters Between India And New Zealand Ahead Of Summit Clash
ICC World Test Championship: As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story.
Overall, New Zealand lead India 3-1 when it comes to finals in international cricket. India and New Zealand have already met once in the Champions Trophy 2025, with India securing a 40-run victory in the group stage. Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul dismantled the Kiwi batting lineup, proving India’s strength in spin-friendly conditions. Let's take a look at how the previous ICC knockout matches have transpired.
2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy final (now Champions Trophy): The first major ICC final between these two sides took place in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy (now the Champions Trophy). New Zealand claimed their first and only ICC white-ball title by defeating India in a closely contested final. Chris Cairns played a heroic innings, scoring a century to guide the Black Caps to a four-wicket victory, leaving India heartbroken.
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Champions Trophy Final: Henry's Fitness 'still A Little Bit Unknown', Says NZ Head Coach Stead
Dubai International Stadium: New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has admitted that Matt Henry’s availability for the Champions Trophy final against India remains uncertain after the pacer sustained a shoulder injury during the semi-final against South Africa in Lahore.
Champions Trophy: Reiffel, Illingworth Named On-field Umpires For Ind V NZ Final
Both ICC Elite Panel: Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth, both members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand to be played here on Sunday. Both of them stood in the semifinals, with Illingworth in the middle for India’s four-wicket win over Australia and Reiffel overseeing the Black Caps’ 50-run victory over South Africa the following day.
After Shami, New Zealand's Southee Calls To Quash Saliva Ban On Ball
The International Cricket Council: Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has supported India pacer Mohammed Shami's call to revoke the saliva ban on the ball in international cricket to assist bowlers in getting reverse swing from the ball. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had, in May 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic as a temporary measure, barred players from using saliva to polish the ball. In September 2022, it was permanently banned by the ICC.
Champions Trophy: Ponting Backs SA Over NZ But Warns Of ‘big-game’ Williamson Factor
ICC Champions Trophy: Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has tipped South Africa as the favourites heading into their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, citing the Proteas' "bit more class and power" in their lineup. However, he warned that if Kane Williamson finds his rhythm, he could single-handedly turn the game in New Zealand’s favour.
Champions Trophy: Ashwin Urges Rohit To Open With Chakaravarthy Against Head In Semis Vs Australia
Ash Ki Baat: Former India spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin shared an antidote to tackle Travis Head in the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia, suggesting captain Rohit Sharma give the new ball to mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and ask him to bowl over the stumps to the left-hander Aussie.
Very Difficult To Read His Hand: Axar Hails Chakaravarthy's Mental Skills After 5-fer Against NZ
Champions Trophy Group: Spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel lavished praises on mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs in India's 44-run over New Zealand in the last Champions Trophy Group A game in Dubai, saying it is really difficult to read the spinner's mind, and if a batter misses his googly, there is a high chance of losing a wicket.
Champions Trophy: Kohli’s Legacy Going Forward Will Be Remembered For A Long Time, Says Phillips
Dubai International Stadium: Come Sunday, Virat Kohli will be playing his 300th One-day International match when India take on New Zealand in their final Group A match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium here on Saturday. Playing against the Black Caps will make Kohli the seventh player from India to achieve this landmark after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, and Yuvraj Singh.
Champions Trophy: 'Showered With So Much Care And Love,' Says Ravindra After Century On Injury Return
ICC Champions Trophy: Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (IANs) New Zealand young batter Rachin Ravindra credited love and support from fans and team management for an emphatic return after suffering a freak on-field accident, which he labelled a 'weird moment’, in the lead-up to the ICC Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Bracewell’s Relentless Four-fer Spell Restricts Bangladesh To 236/9
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto: Michael Bracewell’s four-fer, along with two wickets by William O’Rourke helped New Zealand restrict Bangladesh to 236/9 at the end of 50 overs in a crucial league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Champions Trophy: New Zealand Elect To Bowl First In Must-win Game For Bangladesh
The Najmul Hossain Shanto: New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the Champions Trophy Group A clash against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both sides come into the game having made two changes each from their respective opening games.
Champions Trophy: Pakistan Face Early Exit As India Dominate Group A; Qualification Scenarios
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pakistan's hopes of making it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy hang by a thread after a six-wicket defeat to India in their Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy: NZ Skipper Santner Expects Tough Challenge From Bangladesh
The Najmul Hossain Shanto: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes Bangladesh remains a dangerous side despite missing Shakib Al Hasan in the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of their crucial group-stage clash on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Santner highlighted Bangladesh’s growing depth, particularly in the pace and spin departments.
Champions Trophy: All You Need To Know Ahead Of New Zealand V Bangladesh Clash
The Najmul Hossain Shanto: A confident New Zealand side will look to secure their place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy when they take on Bangladesh in a crucial Group A encounter on Monday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Champions Trophy: Bangladesh Hope For Mahmudullah Boost Ahead Of Must-win New Zealand Clash
Champions Trophy: Bangladesh are optimistic about senior batter Mahmudullah’s availability for their crucial Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Rawalpindi on February 24. Bangladesh need to secure a win in the match to keep their semifinal chances alive.
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