England’s opening T20 against New Zealand abandoned due to rain The tourists were denied the chance to defend 153 for six because of the weather The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025
England and New Zealand find ‘special’ camaraderie amid hard graft As a gruelling 2025-26 schedule begins with a T20 series, both tourists and hosts stress the importance of enjoyment The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
Matt Henry ruled out of remaining T20Is against Pakistan New Zaland fast bowler Matt Henry, who is facing multiple injury issues, has been ruled out of the remainder of the two T20Is against Pakistan. The Times of India · Mar 22, 2025
Basit Ali picks Champions Trophy XI with no Pakistani players, backs Rohit Sharma as captain Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has revealed his ICC Champions Trophy playing XI after the tournament concluded with India clinching a record third title in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team defeated New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final to lift the coveted trophy. The Times of India · Mar 12, 2025
Michael Bracewell to captain New Zealand in T20I series against Pakistan Michael Bracewell is set to make his home debut as New Zealand's captain in the forthcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan following his impressive performance in the recently-concluded ICC Champions Trophy where New Zealand finished as runners-up, losing to India in the final. The Times of India · Mar 11, 2025
Tide may turn for IPL rejects who lit up Champions Trophy As the curtains came down on the ICC Champions Trophy, a stage that witnessed several breathtaking performances over the last three weeks, some players ensured the spotlight shines a little brighter on them. From blistering centuries to match-winning spells, the tournament was a showcase of skill, temperament and most importantly,… The Times of India · Mar 11, 2025
Australians snubbed for Champions Trophy best XI Champions Trophy semi-finalists Australia have been overlooked for the official team of the tournament with winners India snagging five places plus 12th man. AAP · Mar 10, 2025
Matt Henry breaks down after missing out on the Champions Trophy final DUBAI: Sportspersons tend to be fired up for the big games in their careers. They can also be emotional. As soon as he learnt that he would not be able to play in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday due to… The Times of India · Mar 9, 2025
ICC Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India Blackcaps’ captain Mitchell Santner ready to adapt in Dubai final against Champions Trophy favourites India. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2025
'That 115kmph arm ball, that got me': Mitchell Santner wary of Varun Chakaravarthy's 'mystery' DUBAI: Having stung by him once at this very venue, New Zealand are clearly wary of the threat that 'mystery spinner' Varun Chakaravarthy poses in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025
Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra lead 'Player of the Tournament' race ahead of Champions Trophy final As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious 'Player of the Tournament' award. The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025
Is India vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Champions Trophy final Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament decider in Dubai The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025
Matt Henry doubtful for Champions Trophy final DUBAI: Just two days before the Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, New Zealand are left sweating over the fitness of their in-form, most experienced pace bowler Matt Henry, who is currently the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps in four matches. 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
The Times of India · Mar 7, 2025 New Zealand pacer Matt Henry doubtful for Champions Trophy final vs India NEW DELHI: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is doubtful for the Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder niggle, but coach Gary Stead remains hopeful that the in-form bowler will recover in time for Sunday's clash. Henry currently tops the tournament's wicket-taking charts with 10 scalps, including an…
Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025 ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs New Zealand – teams, start time Al Jazeera looks at the second semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday with New Zealand facing South Africa.
The Times of India · Mar 4, 2025 New Zealand vs South Africa: Champions Trophy semifinal showdown in Lahore New Zealand and South Africa face off in a crucial Champions Trophy semifinal, both teams seeking to overcome their history of falling short in major tournaments.
The Times of India · Mar 4, 2025 South Africa hold the edge over New Zealand in Champions Trophy semifinal, says Ponting South Africa are favourites heading into their Champions Trophy semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday, with Australian great Ricky Ponting believing the Proteas have "a bit more class and power" in their lineup. Despite New Zealand’s history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments, Ponting feels South Africa’s…
The Times of India · Mar 3, 2025 Familiarity with conditions helped India: Matt Henry NEW DELHI: As their spin quartet, especially Varun Chakravarthy, kept his team under continual pressure during the Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai, New Zealand pacer Matt Henry noted that India's expertise with the conditions helped them choose a competent bowling unit.
The Times of India · Mar 2, 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…
Al Jazeera · 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.
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 Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya take India to 249/9 against New Zealand in Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: India posted a competitive total of 249/9, thanks to Shreyas Iyer's well-crafted half-century and Hardik Pandya's aggressive late innings performance on a challenging pitch in the ICC Champions Trophy final group stage match in Dubai on Sunday.
The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025 Virat, Gill, Rohit - all gone! New Zealand rock India's top order In Dubai on Sunday, India captain Rohit Sharma said he would have batted first even if he had won the toss against New Zealand. The skipper made sense because India had chased in their two matches so far in this Champions Trophy; however, the famed top order was not allowed…
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025 Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy The batter fell cheaply as New Zealand reduced India to 30-3 during the group stage clash in Dubai