Williamson, Bracewell skip New Zealand's tour to Zimbabwe
Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell will skip the upcoming two-test tour of Zimbabwe with the blessing of New Zealand Cricket, while paceman Ben Sears has been ruled out by a side injury.
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New Zealand Clinch Series Against Pakistan, Eye Whitewash In Final ODI
New Zealand secured the series against Pakistan with an emphatic 84-run victory in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Kiwis will now head to Mount Maunganui for the final ODI on Saturday, aiming for a clean sweep. The hero of the second innings for them was Ben Sears, who delivered a stunning performance, claiming a five-wicket haul in just his third ODI. After going wicketless in his first two games, Sears emerged as the standout bowler, leading New Zealand to victory with figures of 5/59.
Mark Chapman Blasts Ton As New Zealand Win First ODI vs Pakistan By 73 Runs
Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier. Chapman's career-best 132 formed the foundation of an imposing 344-9 at McLean Park before Pakistan's promising chase capitulated, to be all out for 271 in the 45th over. The tourists looked on track at 249-3, at that point needing 96 runs to win, with more than 11 overs remaining. However, seamer Smith (4-60) helped to spark a late collapse, with the last seven wickets falling for 22 runs.
Spin attack leads India to Champions Trophy title
DUBAI: Rohit Sharma made a combative 76 to back up a potent spin bowling display as India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.
Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Dandiya Celebration After India's CT 2025 Triumph Is What Team Spirit Is About
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma broke into crazy celebration after India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. It was a nervy win despite India chasing a target of 252. India have now won two ICC titles in two years - first the 2024 T20 World Cup and then the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma scored his first half-century in an ICC event final as India chased down the target with one over to spare. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's celebration went viral.
India Beat New Zealand By 4 Wickets To Clinch Record-Breaking 3rd Champions Trophy Title
India sealed an unprecedented third Champions Trophy triumph with an unblemished record as Rohit Sharma combined his inherent freedom with steely resolve to inspire his side to a four-wicket win in a closely-fought final against New Zealand in Dubai Sunday. India won the trophy without losing a match, reflecting their dominance in the tournament which they won back in 2002 and 2013. No other team has won the event thrice. Well-timed fifties by Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) steered the Kiwis to 251 for seven after Indian spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav applied the squeeze for a large part of their innings.
Watch: New Zealand Star Matt Henry Breaks Down After Being Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy Final
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner delivered a disappointing update for his team's fans as he revealed that marquee pacer Matt Henry was ruled out of the Champions Trophy final against India due to an injury. Henry was spotted warming up ahead of the start of the final but couldn't prove his fitness. As a result, the Kiwis decided to go ahead without him in the playing XI for the title-decider. As soon as Henry understood that he would not be able to feature in the final, tears rolled down his cheeks and the visual broke many fans' hearts on social media.
Rohit Sharma Resists Temptation As India Name Safe Playing XI; New Zealand Make 'Unfortunate' Change
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. At the time of the toss, Santner confirmed that Matt Henry has been ruled out of this game as he has not recovered from the injury which he got during the semi-final clash against South Africa. India and New Zealand will vie for the ultimate glory at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, meeting in the summit clash on Sunday, 9 March in Dubai.