India set up ICC Champions Trophy clash with Australia
DUBAI: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to set up a semifinal clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy.
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"High Time The World Starts...": Ex-India Star's Big Verdict On Shreyas Iyer
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif lauded Shreyas Iyer for his crucial 79 against New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Kaif said the time has come to recognise Iyer as a major talent on the world stage. The veteran reminded Iyer's century against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup semi-final in a high-scoring contest which India won by 70 runs at Wankhede Stadium. "It's Shreyas Iyer once again in ICC event against NZ. His phenomenal run continues, high time the world starts talking about his strengths and not keep pointing to his weakness," Kaif wrote on X.
India Team Manager Leaves In The Middle Of Champions Trophy 2025. Report Reveals Reason
Indian cricket team manager R Devraj left the side in the middle of Champions Trophy 2025 after his mother died on Sunday, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The report stated that Devraj left for Hyderabad immediately after receiving the news. Devraj, who is currently the secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), was in Dubai with the Indian cricket team but it remains unclear if he will resume his managerial duties. India will play in the first semi-final match on Tuesday and if the Rohit Sharma-led side is able to reach the final, the summit clash will take place on Sunday.
Anushka Sharma Stunned, Crowd In Dismay As Virat Kohli Flops In 300th ODI - Watch
Virat Kohli failed to score big on his 300th ODI match as he was dismissed for just 11 during the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Virat looked in good form but a stunning catch by Glenn Phillips ended his stay at the crease. Kohli slammed the ball from Matt Henry towards the backward point region but Phillips was on to it in a flash. The New Zealand cricketer pulled off a perfect dive to complete a one-handed blinder. The crowd was left stunned by the sheer precision of the catch with Virat's wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's reaction going viral on social media. Even Virat could not help but smile a bit at the manner of his dismissal.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Injury Scare For Mohammed Shami; India Set 250-Run Target vs NZ
India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer's brilliant knock helped India reach 249/9 in 50 overs against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025, Group A match. Asked to bat, India lost quick wickets with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli going back with only 30 runs on the board.
Champions Trophy: Wishes Pour In From Teammates As Virat Kohli Enters 300-ODI Club
During the India-New Zealand Group A clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, talismanic batter Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian men's player to play 300 ODI games. He is also the 22nd player overall to get to the illustrious landmark in international cricket. However, the star batter couldn't manage to stay longer on the crease as he was dismissed by Matt Henry for 11. Kohli nailed a full-blooded cut but Glenn Phillips flew to his right at backward point to pouch a one-handed stunner, leaving Kohli and fans stunned. (India vs New Zealand LIVE Score)
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Mitchell Santner's Strange Response After Shreyas Iyer's 'Tactic' vs NZ
India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are in the rescue act for three-down India against New Zealand in a Group A match of Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. India got off to a terrible start after being reduced to 30 for 3 in 6.4 overs. Matt Henry removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli while Kyle Jamieson got the wicket of Rohit Sharma. Earlier, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl in the game. (Live Scorecard)
ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli Makes Significant Gain With Dubai Century, Rises To...
India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday rose in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings after he scored his 51st ODI century in a superb display of batting against Pakistan at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Kohli gained one place on the latest rankings for ODI batters to move back into fifth spot overall, as per the ICC who released the new ODI rankings today. This brings three Indian batters inside the top five. Opener Shubman Gill (first) and skipper Rohit Sharma (third) maintained their places at the top of the batting rankings courtesy of their own decent hauls at the ongoing Champions Trophy event.