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Champions Trophy: New Zealand Gears Up for Semi-Final Against South Africa

4Mar

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Champions Trophy: New Zealand Gears Up for Semi-Final Against South Africa

New Zealand is confident ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa despite enduring a challenging travel schedule. Skipper Mitchell Santner assured that the team is ready to perform at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. New Zealand began their ODI tournament campaign in Pakistan with two wins but suffered a 44-run defeat to India in Dubai on Sunday. Following the match, team flew back to Pakistan for their semi-final encounter. Despite hectic schedule, Santner expressed optimism about their preparation. "It was actually more of a daytime sleep," Santner said on Tuesday. "Travel was tough, but it's good to have it behind us. Now, we can reset, train, and focus on tomorrow’s game." Champions Trophy is being played under a hybrid model due to India's refusa...

IND vs PAK: India Wins by 6 Wickets, Kohli’s Century Seals Victory

23Feb

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IND vs PAK: India Wins by 6 Wickets, Kohli’s Century Seals Victory

Dubai, February 23, 2025: Team India secured a dominant six-wicket victory against Pakistan in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 match held in Dubai. Thrilling encounter saw Virat Kohli shine once again as he led India to victory with an unbeaten century, marking his 51st ODI ton. Pakistan Sets a Target of 242 After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first but struggled to build momentum. Despite a few resilient partnerships, Indian bowling attack kept Pakistan in check. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah displayed exceptional discipline, restricting Pakistan's scoring opportunities. Pakistan's innings concluded at 241 runs in 49.4 overs, falling just short of playing their full 50 overs. Captain Babar Azam fought hard with a well-compiled 78, while Rizwan and Fakh...

Champions Trophy 2025: Countdown Begins as Pakistan Prepares to Face India

22Feb

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Champions Trophy 2025: Countdown Begins as Pakistan Prepares to Face India

Pakistan, India Set for a Thrilling Showdown on Feb 23 Countdown has begun for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, with Pakistan ready to battle their arch-rivals India in a thrilling encounter. The high-octane match, scheduled for February 23, marks the fifth game of tournament and promises an intense showdown between the two cricketing giants. Pakistan has made a crucial change in its squad, as opener Imam-ul-Haq replaces the injured Fakhar Zaman. Imam has already reached United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join team as they prepare for this must-win clash. Pakistan, facing immense pressure, must excel in all departments to keep their hopes alive in tournament. Green Shirts view this as a do-or-die situation and are rigorously preparing to take on India. With stakes higher th...

Pakistan Registers Worst Batting Record in Champions Trophy 2025 Opener

20Feb

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Pakistan Registers Worst Batting Record in Champions Trophy 2025 Opener

Pakistan delivered a disappointing batting performance in Champions Trophy 2025 opener against New Zealand at Karachi Stadium on Wednesday. Team set an unwanted record for slow batting, struggling to rotate the strike and build momentum throughout the match. Babar Azam played 52 dot balls, while Fakhar Zaman faced 30 deliveries without scoring. Saud Shakeel played 15 dot balls, and Mohammad Rizwan added 11 more. In total, Pakistan’s batters played 162 dot balls out of 284 deliveries, significantly slowing down the team’s run rate. Only Khushdil Shah and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha managed to resist New Zealand’s bowlers, but their efforts could not save Pakistan from a crushing defeat. New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack kept the pressure on, preventing Pakistan’s batters from...

Rachin Ravindra Predicts Champions Trophy Finalists

14Jan

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Rachin Ravindra Predicts Champions Trophy Finalists

Rachin Ravindra has predicted that New Zealand and Australia will reach the final ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Ravindra also acknowledged the strength of other teams, such as India and Pakistan. However, he ultimately backed the Trans-Tasman rivals to face off in the final. New Zealand’s talented all-rounder, Rachin Ravindra, has shared his predictions for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Moreover, it also marks the return of the prestigious competition after an eight-year gap. In an exclusive interview, Ravindra expressed confidence in New Zealand and Australia making it to the final. He praised both teams for their consistent performances on the global stage. Australia, the def...