Champions Trophy 2025 Archives

02 Mar

India Defeats New Zealand by 44 Runs to Top Group A in Champions Trophy

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Dubai, March 3, 2025 – India secured a dominant 44-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday to finish as Group A toppers in the Champions Trophy. With this win, India will now face Australia in the first semifinal, while New Zealand will take on South Africa in Lahore. Iyer Leads India's Batting Effort Batting first, India posted 249/9 in their 50 overs. Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a well-crafted 79 off 98 balls, marking his second consecutive half-century in the tournament. Hardik Pandya (45) and Axar Patel (42) provided crucial middle-order contributions, but Matt Henry’s brilliant 5/42 kept India…

23 Feb

Virat Kohli Breaks Azharuddin’s Record for Most Catches in ODIs

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Dubai, February 23, 2025 – Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has etched his name in history yet again, becoming the Indian fielder with the most catches in ODI cricket. He surpassed Mohammad Azharuddin’s tally of 156 during India's Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan in Dubai. Kohli’s Record-Breaking Moment The historic milestone came in the 47th over when Kohli took a sharp low catch to dismiss Naseem Shah off Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling. That catch marked his 157th in ODIs, moving him past Azharuddin. He wasn’t done yet—just a few overs later, he took another clean catch at deep mid-wicket off Harshit…

23 Feb

India Triumphs Over Pakistan in Champions Trophy Clash

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Dubai, February 23, 2025 – In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy, India secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Pakistan, chasing down a target of 242 with remarkable composure. Kohli's Masterclass Seals the Win Virat Kohli was the star of the show, delivering an unbeaten century that anchored India's innings. His performance not only guided the chase but also showcased his ability to handle pressure in high-stakes matches. With precision and confidence, he dismantled Pakistan's bowling attack, ensuring India reached the target comfortably. Pakistan Struggles Against India's Bowling Attack Earlier in the match, Pakistan, opting to bat first…

23 Feb

India Restricts Pakistan to 241 in Champions Trophy Clash

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Dubai, February 23, 2025 – India staged a strong comeback to bowl out Pakistan for 241 runs in their much-anticipated Champions Trophy encounter. A disciplined bowling performance ensured that Pakistan failed to capitalize on a crucial partnership, handing India the advantage going into the chase. Kuldeep Yadav Spins a Web Kuldeep Yadav led India’s charge with a brilliant spell, claiming three key wickets. He dismissed Salman Ali Agha (19), Shaheen Afridi (0), and Naseem Shah (14), restricting Pakistan’s lower order from adding significant runs.Ravindra Jadeja also made an impact, removing Tayyab Tahir (4) in the 37th over, further tightening India's…

23 Feb

India vs Pakistan: Pakistan Steady after 2 wickets fell in Champions Trophy Clash

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Dubai, February 23, 2025 – In a high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy match at the Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss against India. Pakistan’s Slow but Steady Start At the end of the 26th over, Pakistan stands at 107 for 2 wickets, with captain Mohammad Rizwan (24 runs) and Saud Shakeel (37 runs) cautiously building a partnership. The team’s run rate remains below four runs per over as they aim to stabilize their innings against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Early Setbacks for Pakistan Pakistan’s opening batsmen struggled to find momentum, with Imam-ul-Haq (10 runs)…

21 Feb

PCB Seeks Explanation from ICC Over Champions Trophy Branding Omission

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised concerns with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the absence of Pakistan’s name from the Champions Trophy 2025 branding during the live broadcast of India’s match against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday.During the telecast, the logo displayed in the top left corner showed only “Champions Trophy 2025”, without mentioning Pakistan as the host nation. This sparked controversy, given that Pakistan was officially awarded the tournament. ICC Blames "Technical Error" Sources suggest that the ICC informally attributed the omission to an early technical glitch rather than an intentional exclusion. However, the PCB has sought…

20 Feb

Shubman Gill’s Century Guides India to Victory Over Bangladesh in Champions Trophy Opener

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India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign in style with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, powered by a brilliant century from Shubman Gill and a sensational five-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami. Shami Shines as Bangladesh Crumbles Early Opting to bat first, Bangladesh endured a horrendous start, slipping to 35 for five as Shami and Axar Patel ripped through their top order. Shami, playing in his first ICC tournament match since his return, was lethal with the ball, not only bagging a five-wicket haul but also reaching a personal milestone—his 200th ODI wicket.Axar Patel (2/43) also played a crucial role and…