Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, six months after suffering a spinal stroke. Cairns underwent emergency surgery in August for aortic dissection. He had a tear in the lining of the body's main artery. However, before enduring weeks of complications that culminated in a spinal stroke.
"I was told yesterday I have bowel cancer. Big shock and not what I was expecting after what was supposed to be a routine check-up. Another fight ahead but here's hoping this one is a swift uppercut and over in the first round."
"As I prepare for another round of conversations with surgeons and specialists. I keep remembering how lucky I am to be here in the first place, and how blessed I am to have all that I do in my life," Cairns added.
The 51-year-old was briefly placed on life support amid the complications last August. Meanwhile, the stroke initially left him paralyzed in both legs. He was only discharged last week after 141 days of treatment at the University of Canberra Hospital.
Cairns played 62 Tests, 215 ODIs, and 2 T20Is for his country between 1989 and 2006. His father Lance also played cricket for New Zealand. Cairns has lived in Canberra with his wife and children for several years and posts regular updates on his rehabilitation on social media.
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the India vs New Zealand Final in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be played today at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
Exactly a week ago,India faced off against New Zealand in the last group game of the Group A. India won the match by 44 runs to finish first in the group stage.
Both teams have displayed supreme cricketing action so far in this tournament, setting up a potential thrilling final. So just relax and enjoy the epic clash as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, images and match commentary of the epic India vs New Zealand Final in the ICC CT '25.
After a slow start, Shubman Gill steps out of his crease to punch the ball over long off for a six!
India 86/0 after 14 overs!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:47 PM
Rohit completes his fifty
In just 41 balls, Rohit Sharma scores his first fifty in ICC knockouts!
India 65/0 after 10.1 overs
Mar 9, 2025, 1:43 PM
Rohit goes bang-bang! INDI 59/0 after 8
Rohit hits two fours and one huge six against Smith and put more pressure on New Zealand.
India 59/0 after 8.
Mar 9, 2025, 1:36 PM
India cross 50 in 7th over
Rohit smacks Smith over the side screen and his third six of the inning brings Indiaโs 50!
India 50/0 after 7.2 overs!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:32 PM
Mitchell drops Gill!
This is very rare from New Zealand team!
Gill tried to step down and got the inner edge!
Mitchell at short mid-wicket could not hold on to catch!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:31 PM
Rohit welcomes Smith with a 6! IND 39/0 after 6
Rohit had it enough!
The Indian skipper stepped out to hit Smith over the long on for a six!
India 39/0 after 6!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:29 PM
Tight over from Jamieson | IND 31/0 after 5
Tight over from Jamieson as the does not allow Gill to extend his arms!
India 31/0 after 5 overs!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:22 PM
NZ pull things back | IND 30/0 after two
After two poor overs, New Zealand bowlers Jamieson and Will pulled things back with some dot balls!
India 30/0 after 4 overs!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:11 PM
Rohit at his best! IND 22/0 after 2
Two boundaries in the second over from Rohit Sharma!
India get 13 from the second over!
India 22/0 after 2 overs!
Mar 9, 2025, 1:09 PM
Great start for India!
Welcome back from the break!
This is Koushik Biswas with the updates of the second inning!
Rohit with a huge six and India 9/0 after first over!
Mar 9, 2025, 12:42 PM
Innings break | NZ post 251, India will chase 252
Throughout the middle overs, New Zealand batsmen were kept in a chokehold by Indian spinners. The Kiwis passed the 250-run milestone thanks to Michael Bracewell's 40-ball 53, but Mitchell produced a fairly leisurely fifty. A challenging score combined with few on-field problems could work in India's favor.
The Kiwis have posted a hard-fought 251 for 7 wickets in 50 overs.
India will have to chase down 252 to win!
Mar 9, 2025, 12:29 PM
Brilliant fifty for Bracewell!
An absolute brilliant half-century for Bracewell as he completes the mark with a two.
51 off 39, studded with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Mar 9, 2025, 12:26 PM
Santner Run out!
Santner pulled it straight to Kohli at deep midwicket, Kohli throws it back when Santner was trying to snatch the second, but KL Rahul whipped off the bails quickly.
Santner gone, Smith comes on.
Despite an expensive over of 11 runs, a wicket in the last ball.
NZ 239/7 in 49 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 12:21 PM
Over the long-on!
Bracewell clattered Hardik's short ball delivery over the long-on for a huge six!
Mar 9, 2025, 12:19 PM
Hardik Pandya comes into attack
Hardik Pandya comes in to bowl the crucial 49th over.
Mar 9, 2025, 12:13 PM
NZ 216/6 in 47 overs
Only four runs off Kuldeep's last over of his spell.
NZ 216/6 in 47 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 12:09 PM
NZ 212/6 in 46 overs.
Despite conceding 10 runs in the first three balls, Shami removed Mitchell to fall NZ's sixth.
Four overs remaining.
Mar 9, 2025, 12:08 PM
Gone! Mitchell is dismissed!
Daryll Mitchell misread the pace and length and tried to send it through the cover, where Rohit Sharma takes a simple catch to end his innings.
Mitchell goes back after a good innings of 63 off 101.
Kiwis skipper Santner comes on to bat.
NZ 211/6 in 45.4 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 12:06 PM
10 off the first three balls of the 46th!
4,2,4!
Mohammad Shami came into attack but faced two boundaries. Mitchell has steadied on the crease.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:59 AM
NZ 196/5 in 44 overs.
Mohammad Shami came into attack but faced an expensive over, giving away 12 runs including a six!
NZ 196/5 in 44 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:51 AM
NZ 178/5 in 42 overs.
Only three off the 42nd over delivered by Varun.
NZ 178/5 in 42 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:50 AM
Half-century for Daryll Mitchell
Daryll Mitchell has pulled off a half-century off 91 deliveries.
Although it has been sloppy, the innings steadied the ship for NZ.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:49 AM
Match resumes
Mitchell smashed the ball straight towards Varunโs foot. He was hurt and now back after getting medical treatment.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:40 AM
NZ 172/5 in 40 overs!
Last ten overs are remaining!
Mitchell on verge of his half-century, though it comes in a sloppy manner.
NZ 172/5 in 40 overs!
Mar 9, 2025, 11:36 AM
NZ 165/5 in 38 overs
NZ are is deep, deep trouble now.
Daryll Mitchell batting on 44* off 79 along with Bracewell who just replaced Phillips.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:33 AM
Varun removes Phillips!
Varun Chakravarthy landed the delivery just outside off, and it breaks Phillips stumps!
Important wicket for India!
Phillips goes back after making 34 off 52, as Bracewell comes on to bat.
NZ 165/5 in 38 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:28 AM
Fifty runs of partnership between Mitchell and Philllips
Daryll Mitchell and Glenn Phillips have fought back for New Zealand, posting a 51-run partnership off 80 balls.
NZ 161/4 in 37 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:27 AM
NZ 156/4 in 36 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:23 AM
Shubman drops Phillips!
It has been a tough day at office for the Indian fielders!
Gill missed the catch while running to the left from deep square leg. He got both hands on the ball, but it slipped away and fell to the ground.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:21 AM
121 dot balls played so far till 36 over
Mar 9, 2025, 11:18 AM
Rohit drops Mitchell!
That was a one-hander effort from Rohit Sharma in the midwicket at 34.5, but the ball tipped off his right hand.
NZ 153/4 in 35 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:17 AM
NZ 150/4 in 34.3 overs
Although the NZ batters are forced to play a lot of dot balls in the last couple of over, the Kiwis reach 150.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:15 AM
NZ close to 150 runs
New Zealand are just a run behind to touch the 150-run mark.
NZ 149/4 in 34 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:06 AM
30 overs are up!
Daryll Mitchell and Glenn Phillips are holding onto the crease, NZ 135/4 in 30 overs.
Axar Patel comes in to attack.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:02 AM
NZ 131/4 in 29 overs
Five off the over against Kuldeep, including a boundary.
Mar 9, 2025, 11:00 AM
Six on the last ball of 27th
Phillips gets a boundary after 81 balls for NZ. He extends his arms, a full swing of the bat, and goes straight over the bowler's head.
NZ 123/4 in 27 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:53 AM
NZ 116/4 in 26 overs
Only two singles off the 26th delivered by Jadeja.
NZ 116/4 in 26 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:47 AM
NZ 110/4 in 24 overs.
NZ can find themselves in the backfoot after the dismissal of Tom Latham, whereas India have taken the driver's seat.
NZ 110/4 in 24 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:45 AM
Decision stands! Latham departs!
Ravindra Jadeja picks up New Zealand's fourth wicket!
Latham goes back after making 14 off 30.
Glen Phillips will come on to bat at six.
NZ 108/4 in 23.2 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:43 AM
Latham takes the review!
This time Jadeja has seemingly found the breakthrough off lbw. Latham misses the sweep, Jadeja appeals and the umpire lifts his finger straightaway. Latham reviews immediately.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:37 AM
NZ 104/3 in 22 overs.
Only two singles off Jadeja's over, NZ 104/3 in 22 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:37 AM
Shouts from Jadeja, but Latham is safe
Third ball of the 21st over as Jadeja seems to get Latham out on lbw. Huge appeal from Jadeja, Rohit Sharma takes the review!
However, the DRS shows the ball missing the wickets, Latham survives.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:28 AM
20 overs are up, NZ reach hundred
NZ have crossed the hundred-run mark.
India have been successful in these ten overs after the first ten, managing two wickets while giving only 32 runs.
NZ 101/3 in 20 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:24 AM
Appeal for a direct run-out, but Mitchell is safe
India lodged a huge appeal for a run-out following a direct throw in the fourth ball of the over!
Rohit hit the bull's eye with a direct throw but Mitchell has made it.
NZ 95/3 in 18 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:21 AM
NZ edging closer to hundred
NZ are 90/3 in 17 overs, edging closer to the 100-run mark.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:11 AM
NZ 83/3 in 15 overs.
Only two runs off Kuldeep's over, NZ stands on 83/3 in 15 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:07 AM
NZ 77/3 in 13 overs.
Indian spinners have pulled India back in the game after a fierce start from the Kiwi openers.
NZ managed only 26 runs, whereas India picked three wickets in the last six overs.
NZ 77/3 in 13 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:04 AM
Williamson gone!
Kuldeep comes in attack, and oh yes, gets another wicket!
Williamson misread the length and spooned the ball back. Kuldeep sprinted to the right to take an easy catch!
Tom Latham replaces Kane Williamson (11 off 14).
NZ 75/3 in 12.2 overs!
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Mar 9, 2025, 9:57 AM
NZ 73/2 in 11 overs.
Kuldeep had an impressive first over, taking an important wicket by dismissing Rachin after conceding only four runs.
NZ 73/2 in 11 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:55 AM
What a delivery! Kuldeep breaks Rachin's stumps!
Kuldeep Yadav comes in attack and benefits India in the best possible way in the very first ball!
What a brilliant googly from the Indian wrist-spinner, as the ball fooled Rachin and broke the stumps!
Huge wicket for Team India!
Daryll Mitchell replaces Rachin Ravindra. (37 off 29)
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Mar 9, 2025, 9:52 AM
10 overs are up
NZ brings up 69/1 in the first powerplay.
Rachin Ravindra (37* off 28) and Kane Williamson (9* off 9) are on the crease.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:44 AM
NZ 58/1 in 8 overs.
NZ loses their first wicket in the eighth over.
Only three off Varun, along with an expensive wicket.
NZ 58/1 in 8 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:43 AM
Will Young dismissed!
This time Varun Chakravarthy hit the pad low with a legbreak delivery. Clear lbw as NZ loses their first.
Will Young returns after making 15 off 23.
Kane Williamson comes on to bat.
NZ 57/1 in 7.5 overs.
Varun Chakaravarthy traps Will Young LBW to hand India the opening breakthrough ๐
Rachin Ravindra gets another lifeline as Shreyas Iyer drops him in the deep in the second ball of the eighth over!
Ravindra swept the ball high into the air, and Shreyas covered ground well to reach it in the deep midwicket area. He dived with his arms outstretched but could not catch the ball.
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Mar 9, 2025, 9:38 AM
NZ Review
Varun Chakravarthy comes in attack, and seemingly traps Rachin to get caught behind. KL looks confident but Rachin calls for an immediate review.
However, the third umpire calls to overturn the decision.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:36 AM
NZ brings up the fifty!
Will Young pulls it toward the mid-on, and it's a four in the last ball of a chaotic seventh over.
NZ 51/0 in 7 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:33 AM
Shami drops Rachin!
Shami had a chance to send Rachin back off his bowling, but he dropped the catch, similarly to how he dropped a catch in the semis.
Shami calls on the physio immediately and looks to have hurt his finger.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:31 AM
Appeal for lbw
Huge appeal from Indian players following a supposed lbw from Shami's second ball. Though it was not given as height is the issue.
However, no DRS is taken as well.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:29 AM
NZ 46/0 in 6 overs.
Nine comes in Varun's first over. NZ edges closer to fifty.
NZ 46/0 in 6 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:26 AM
Varun Chakravarthy replaces Hardik Pandya
Rohit Sharma wastes no time in bringing in India's trumpcard, Varun Chakravarthy!
Mar 9, 2025, 9:25 AM
NZ 37/0 in 5 overs.
11 comes from the 5th over delivered by Shami.
Rachin Ravindra batting on 25* off 14, accompanied by Wil Young, 10* off 14.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:24 AM
Two consecutive fours
Shami comes on to deliver the fifth over, as the first ball is a single, but two consecutive fours come off Rachin Ravindra's willow.
A sudden flurry of bounadries, NZ eyeing a big total.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:20 AM
NZ 26/0 in 4 overs.
New Zealand picks up the momentum in an expensive 4th over, picking 16 runs.
Two boundaries and one over boundary off Hardik's over.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:19 AM
Cracking one from Ravindra!
Hardik delivers a short length one, and Rachin sends it out of the ground over the extra cover.
The first six comes off NZ's innings.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:11 AM
NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.
Following the only boundary in Shami's first over, only two runs come off in the second over from Hardik.
NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:02 AM
First ball
Rachin Ravindra and Will Young open NZ innings!
On the other end, Mohammad Shami opens bowling for India.
Mar 9, 2025, 8:58 AM
Playing XI: New Zealand
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Will OโRourke, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson.
Every results from India vs New Zealand match in ICC events
India and New Zealand have clashed twice in ICC Champions Trophy tournaments. Each team has won once, making their head-to-head record in the tournament evenly balanced. Letโs take a look at every results from India vs New Zealand match in ICC events.
New Zealand has made it to the finals after defeating South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Now they will clash with India at the Dubai ground.
India and New Zealand have so far clashed in the ICC Knockout Trophy, ODI World Cup 2019 semi-final and World Test Championship 2019-2021 final. Where the Indian team has had to face defeat every time.
However, the situation for India seems different in the Champions Trophy. Both teams are strong, so an interesting match can be witnessed.
So, before these two teams once again share the field on Sunday, letโs take a look at every results from India vs New Zealand match in ICC events.
Results from India vs New Zealand match in ICC events
ODI World Cups
India and New Zealand have shared victories in their World Cup history, making this rivalry an exciting one.
In the early years, New Zealand had the upper hand, winning multiple encounters, but India bounced back in the late 1980s and early 2000s.
The 2019 semi-final remains one of the most memorable matches, where New Zealand eliminated India with an 18-run victory. Rain played a role in the 2019 group-stage match, which was abandoned.
India have performed well in some editions, but New Zealand have been more successful in knockout games.
Date
Venue
Winner
Margin
14-Jun-75
Manchester
New Zealand
4 wickets
13-Jun-79
Leeds
New Zealand
8 wickets
14-Oct-87
Bengaluru
India
16 runs
31-Oct-87
Nagpur
India
9 wickets
12-Mar-92
Dunedin
New Zealand
4 wickets
12-Jun-99
Nottingham
New Zealand
5 wickets
14-Mar-03
Centurion
India
7 wickets
13-Jun-19
Nottingham
No Result
Match abandoned
09-Jul-19
Manchester
New Zealand
18 runs
Champions Trophy
India and New Zealand have clashed twice in ICC Champions Trophy tournaments. Each team has won once, making their head-to-head record in the tournament evenly balanced.
India and New Zealand faced off in a match on March 2, 2025, where India posted a total of 249/9 in 50 overs. In response, New Zealand was bowled out for 205 in 45.3 overs, giving India a 44-run victory.
Their first encounter was in the 2000 edition, where New Zealand won by four wickets, securing their only Champions Trophy victory against India.
New Zealand have been dominant over India in ICC Menโs T20 World Cup encounters, winning all three matches convincingly.
The first meeting in 2007 was closely contested, with New Zealand winning by just 10 runs. However, in later encounters, New Zealand won more comfortably, including a massive 47-run victory in 2016 and an eight-wicket win in 2021.
India have struggled against New Zealandโs bowling attack in T20 World Cup games, often failing to chase or post competitive totals.
Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India vs New Zealand match preview | Head-to-head stats, Possible XI, match prediction, streaming details
After 25 years, once again these two teams will face each other in the title match of ICC's limited overs format. Here is everything you need to know before the India vs New Zealand title clash in Champions Trophy 2025.
The title match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand on March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India defeated Australia in the semi-finals, while New Zealand entered the title match by defeating South Africa.
After 25 years, once again these two teams will face each other in the title match of ICC's limited overs format.
India and New Zealand teams have clashed in the finals of ICC tournaments twice. The last time the two teams played each other was in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in 2021.
In this title match, which lasted for six days due to rain, New Zealand's team dominated India and won by eight wickets.
India are going into the final of another ICC event unbeaten and will look to win their second consecutive title after the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph.
On the other hand, New Zealand are also coming after a dominant run so far with their only loss coming against India in the group stage.
Here is everything you need to know before the India vs New Zealand title clash in Champions Trophy 2025.
The live telecast of the India vs New Zealand Final match will be available on the Star Sports network in India.
The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website in India.
India vs New Zealand: Head-to-head stats in ODIs
New Zealand and India have faced each other 119 times in the ODI format so far. Out of these 119 matches, India have won 61 times while New Zealand come out victorious on 50 occasions.
One match also ended in a tie while seven matches ended in a draw between New Zealand and India in the ODI format.
Total Matches played
119
New Zealand Won
50
India Won
61
No Result/Tied
8
India vs New Zealand: Pitch Report
The surface of the new pitch looked suitable for the fast bowlers in the last two matches played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
At the start of the game, the pace bowlers got much support from the pitch. However, as the game progressed, the batters started getting support due to perfect pace and bounce.
The team winning the toss will prefer to chase the target on this ground.
Out of the 62 ODI matches played at this ground, the team batting won 23 times while the chasing team came out victorious on 37 occasions.
Team News: India
Itโs difficult to see India changing a playing XI that brought them a 44-run win against New Zealand as well as a four-wicket win over Australia in their semifinal .
The introduction of Varun Chakravarthy has paid off with seven wickets in two games, which means he will keep his place, and Harshit Rana will sit out the final.
New Zealand had a slight scare during their semifinal when Henry seemingly injured his shoulder while diving in the field. The New Zealand camp are hopeful that the key fast bowler will be declared fit for the final.
If Henry is cleared to play, the Blackcaps are expected to remain unchanged as well.
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke.
Fantasy team prediction: India vs New Zealand
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Matt Henry, Mohammed Shami.
India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Five-Star Varun Chakravarthy hands India a 44-run win
Get the highlights of the India vs New Zealand match in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as Varun Chakravarthy's maiden five-wicket haul in ODI helped India win by 44 runs.
Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of the India vs New Zealand match in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
Both India and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025. But this match will decide who will face whom in the final four fixtures.
The winner of this fixture will top group A and will face Australia in the semis while the loser will face South Africa.
India have faced New Zealand only once in the Champions Trophy when they were beaten by the Kiwis in the final in 2000. So, India will surely like to get that win going into the knockouts.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will give you all the match updates from Sportz Point's web desk. Enjoy!
LIVE Updates
Mar 2, 2025, 4:18 PM
Semi-final fixture
SF 1 | India vs Australia, 4th March, Dubai - 2.30 pm IST
SF 2 | South Africa vs New Zealand, 5th March, Lahore - 2.30 pm IST
Mar 2, 2025, 4:12 PM
INDIA WIN BY 44 RUNS
Kuldeep Yadav cleans up the stumps of Will OโRourke.
The wrong one was too good for the No. 11 batter.
New Zealand are bundled for 205.
India win by 44 runs.
Mar 2, 2025, 4:07 PM
Five-wicket haul for Varun
Too good for Matt Henry!
He tries to go big and loops it up in the air at long on for Virat Kohli to grab an easy catch!
Maiden five-wicket haul in ODI for Varun Chakravarthy!
NZ 196/9
Mar 2, 2025, 4:05 PM
Varun gets Santner
Varun gets his fourth!
The Kiwi skipper was looking good but Varun was too clever for him!
He bowls this at 113 kmph and cleans up the stumps!
NZ 195/8
Mar 2, 2025, 3:53 PM
Axar Patel dismisses Williamson
In his final ball of the spell, Axar Patel gets the big wicket of Kane Williamson.
The flight and speed was just perfect to entice Williamson to come down the pitch.
He missed the ball completely and KL Rahul did the rest.
Williamson goes after 81 off 120 balls.
NZ 169/7.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:39 PM
Varun gets his third! NZ 159/6
It looked out LIVE but in the replay, it showed that it would have missed the stumps!
Over the wicket and the leg spinner hit Bracewellโs front pad.
Bracewell decided not to take the DRS!
NZ 159/6.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:31 PM
Varun gets Philips | NZ 151/5
Varun gets the revenge.
Last ball he had dropped it short and Philips turned quickly to hit him for a six.
Next ball, he pitched it up and Philips did not knew it was the googly.
He was struck in front and he goes back without taking the DRS. It was hiring middle stump.
NZ 151/5.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:25 PM
KL Rahul drops Willamson!
Another life for Kane Williamson on 69.
Jadeja was able to push him in the backfoot and go for the cut shot. He got the edge he was looking for but KL Rahul could not hold onto that.
NZ 144/4 after 35 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 3:15 PM
Jadeja traps Latham! NZ 133/4
Tom Latham goes for the reverse sweep against Jadeja and misses the ball completely.
He does the right thing by not going for the DRS!
NZ 133/4 after 32.2 overs!
Mar 2, 2025, 3:10 PM
Shami comes to the bowling
With Latham and Williamson finding it easy against the spin, Rohit brings his main pacer into action.
NZ 128/3 after 31 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:55 PM
Willamson gets to his fifty!
A tough one for him but he eventually got there in 71 balls.
New Zealand would want to see Willamson play till the last.
NZ 110/3 after 27 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:49 PM
Kuldeep Yadav gets Mitchell | NZ 93/3
Mitchell's long-struggling inning comes to an end.
Kuldeep Yadav from over the wicket, gets the dip and spin to hit the front pad.
Mitchell took the DRS but only to see the ball hitting the middle stump.
NZ 93/3 after 25.1 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:44 PM
Halfway done | NZ 93/2
Jadeja and Kuldeep have been able to bowl dots ball in tandem and the required run rate is now over six.
NZ 93/2 after 25 overs.
They need 157 runs from 25 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:38 PM
Jadeja comes to the attack!
India bring their fourth spinner into the attack.
Ravindra Jadeja, their most experienced bowler comes and keeps it tight.
He gave only two runs in his first over.
NZ 87/2 after 23.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:26 PM
Varun Chakravarthy drops Kane!
This can be big!
It was tough at short square leg. Williamson pulled it hard against Kuldeep Yadav and it went straight through him.
Maybe another fielder would have got that.
This would hurt India.
NZ 80/2 after 20 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 2:12 PM
Spinners squeezing in!
13 runs from the last 6 overs and the Indian spinners have tightened things up.
Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy have kept Mitchell and Williamson quiet.
Mitchell took more than 10 balls to score his first.
New Zealand 57/2 after 16 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 1:55 PM
Varun gets Young
India get their second wicket.
Last over KL Rahul dropped Kane Williamson. It was a tough chance as Williamson tried to cut the ball hard and a thick edge went straight through his gloves.
But, next over Varun Chakravarthy breaks the partnership.
A googly from him and Young did not have any clue of that.
New Zealand 49/2.
Mar 2, 2025, 1:38 PM
India introduce spin early
We are just into the seventh over and we have the spin of Axar Patel from India.
India today has four spinners in their playing XI and we can expect near or more than 35 overs of spin from India.
Patel kept it tight in his first over giving away only 2 runs.
New Zealand 30/2 after 7.
Mar 2, 2025, 1:29 PM
Hardik strikes for India
Top class catch from Axar Patel to send Rachin Ravindra back to the pavilion for 6 off 12.
Good start for India with the ball.
New Zealand 17/1 after 4.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:35 PM
India | 249/9 in 50 overs.
India's innings comes to an end on 249 for 9 wickets, after 50 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:33 PM
Fifer for Henry!
Matt Henry gets his fifth wicket in the very last ball of the innings.
Glenn Philips takes the catch following a high strike off Shami's bat.
India finishes on 249/9 in 50 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:29 PM
Hardik dismissed
A short ball from Henry and Hardik pulled off a mistimed pull shot, as Rachin Ravindra takes a easy catch in the mid-wicket.
Hardik goes back after making 45 off 45, Henry gets his 4th.
India 247/8 in 49.3 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:24 PM
Hardik on fire!
4, 4, and 6! Hardik tried to to speed up in the 49th over from Jamieson.
15 off the second last over.
India 244/7 in 49th over.
Mar 2, 2025, 12:22 PM
Jadeja dismissed!
Kane Williamson has pulled off another marvellous catch!
Jadeja tries to cut away the delivery from Henry, but Williamson pulls off a beauty in the point to send Jadeja back to the pavilion.
Matt Henry completes his three-wicket haul, 3/33 in 6 overs.
India 229/7 in 48 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 11:59 AM
India 208/6 in 44 overs.
Hardik Pandya batting on 14* off 21 and Ravindra Jadeja is accompanying him, currently on 14* off 17.
Can India reach 250?
Mar 2, 2025, 11:54 AM
India touches 200
Ravindra Jadeja took a single in the fourth delivery from Will O'Rourke, as India reached 200 for six wickets in 42.4 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 11:50 AM
India on verge of 200
Bracewell gave away an expensive 10-run over in the 41st, but a good over from Santner afterwards.
India 199/6 in 42 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 11:45 AM
India 185/6 in 40 overs.
40 overs ar up and the final powerplay will commence now.
India 185/6 in 40 overs.
Can the Men in Blues post a defendable target?
Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja will find the answer on the crease!
Mar 2, 2025, 11:43 AM
KL Rahul departs!
Mitchell Santer comes on in attack, as KL Rahul nicks the very first delivery, and Tom Latham takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps.
India lose another wicket, KL departs on 23 off 29.
India 182/6 in 39.1 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 11:35 AM
India 177/5 in 38 overs.
KL Rahul 19* off 24 and newly-arrived Hardik Pandya 2* off 7 will have to take care of India's innings now.
Mar 2, 2025, 11:32 AM
Iyer dismissed!
HUGE Wicket for New Zealand!
A short ball from Will O'Rourke, as Shreyas Iyer tried to pull against it, but Will Young takes a great catch in the mid-wicket.
Iyer was set but he has to return to the pavilion after a valuable inning of 79 off 98.
India 172/5 in 37 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 11:00 AM
A soft dismissal!
Just when Axar Patel was starting to change his gear, and had hit Barcewell for a six over the covers, Axar Patel departed.
A soft dismissal as he tried to paddle-pull Rachin Ravindra towards fine leg. He only managed a top edge and Kane Williamson took a good catch to dismiss him on 42 from 60 balls.
India 128/4.
Mar 2, 2025, 10:53 AM
Fifty for Iyer!
Not his fastest but a beautifully compiled inning from Iyer.
He gets to his fifty from 75 balls. This is his 6th fifty-plus score in 8 ODI games.
India 118/3 after 28 overs.
Mar 2, 2025, 10:45 AM
India reach 100!
India reach 100 in 24.4 overs as Shreyas Iyer nears another fantastic fifty.
Mar 2, 2025, 10:21 AM
Iyer and Axar pull things back for India!
Shreyas Iyer, who has been one of the best in the ODI format for India, alongside Axar Patel now has pulled things back for India.
Iyer is now on 28 from 40 while Patel is on 13 from 30.
India 72/3 after 18.
Mar 2, 2025, 9:51 AM
Axar in for India!
Whenever there have been demands, India have sent Axar Patel in to control the damage.
The left-hand right-hand combo might work for them as well.
After a decent start where Rohit had hit a boundary, India lost Shubman Gill in the third over.
Mat Henry nipped one back in and the Gill missed the ball completely.
Gill took the DRS but it could not save him as well. India lost the DRS as well.
India 15/1. Gill added only 2 from 7.
Mar 2, 2025, 8:43 AM
Changes for NZ: Mitchell replaces Conway
Devon Conway has been replaced by Daryl Mitchell.
Mar 2, 2025, 8:40 AM
Changes for India: Varun in for Rana
Varun Chakravrathy has replaced Harshit Rana. This is the only change India has brought in. As per Rohit, Rana has been given a rest.
Mar 2, 2025, 8:38 AM
Lineups: New Zealand
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will OโRourke.
He has not won any tosses in the last 14 matches if I am sure.
New Zealand won the toss and they elected to bowl first.
Mar 2, 2025, 8:11 AM
Recent meetings between India and New Zealand
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India have won all of their last five ODI matches against New Zealand. They last time both teams met each other, Virat Kohli scored his 50th ODI ton and Mohammed Shami took 7 wickets in the match.
November 15, 2023 โ India won by 70 runs
October 22, 2023 โ India won by 4 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
January 24, 2023 โ India won by 90 runs
January 21, 2023 โ India won by 8 wickets (with 179 balls remaining)
January 18, 2023 โ India won by 12 runs
Mar 2, 2025, 6:22 AM
Form Guide | New Zealand
Just like India, New Zealand also have been absolutely clinical in the ODI format. They have also won all five recent matches and before coming to the Champions Trophy, they also won the tri-series in Pakistan.
February 24, 2025 โ ICC Champions Trophy, Group A vs Bangladesh: New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
February 19, 2025 โ ICC Champions Trophy, Group A vs Pakistan: New Zealand won by 60 runs
February 16, 2025 โ ICC Champions Trophy Warm-up vs Afghanistan: New Zealand won by 2 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
February 14, 2025 โ Pakistan Tri-Nation Series Final vs Pakistan: New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
February 10, 2025 โ Pakistan Tri-Nation Series vs South Africa: New Zealand won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Mar 2, 2025, 6:20 AM
Form Guide | India
India have won all of their last five ODI matches. They have been in great form and even without their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, they have been able to show discipline in this format.
February 20, 2025 โ ICC Champions Trophy, Group A vs Pakistan: India won by 6 wickets (with 45 balls remaining)
February 17, 2025 โ ICC Champions Trophy, Group A vs Bangladesh: India won by 6 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
February 12, 2025 โ 3rd ODI vs England: India won by 142 runs
February 09, 2025 โ 2nd ODI vs England: India won by 4 wickets (with 33 balls remaining)
February 06, 2025 โ 1st ODI vs England: India won by 4 wickets (with 68 balls remaining)
Mar 2, 2025, 6:15 AM
India vs New Zealand: Head-to-head stats in ODIs
India have faced New Zealand 118 times in ODIs. They have a great record over the Kiwis with 60 wins.
Meantime, New Zealand have won 50 times and one match ended in a tie.
7 matches were abandoned.
Mar 2, 2025, 6:13 AM
How to watch the match?
Fans from India can watch the India vs New Zealand match LIVE on Star Sports TV Channel. They can also watch the match LIVE on JioHotstar with a paid subscription.
From head-to-head stats, possible lineups, and fantasy team predictions, get everything on our match preview ahead of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match.
Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match No. 6
Date: 24 February 2025
Time: 2.30 pm IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
How to watch the match?
Cricket fans from India can watch the Bangladesh vs New Zealand match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live on Star Sports TV Channel Network in multiple languages. Moreover, they can stream the match live on JioHotstar App and Website with a paid subscription.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head-to-head in ODIs
Bangladesh and New Zealand have competed against each other 45 times in ODIs. New Zealand leads the rivalry with 33 wins, while Bangladesh has recorded 11 victories. One match ended without a result.
This will be the first match of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi, and the pitch is reportedly expected to be friendly for batting.
Batters may enjoy the good bounce and carry on this surface, allowing them to execute their strokes effectively. We may witness a high-scoring game.
On the bowling front, pacers will likely extract some movement early with the new ball, while spinners will come into play during the middle overs as the pitch wears down.
Team News and Recent Form: Bangladesh
Towhid Hridoy scored his maiden ODI century against India. (Image Credit | ICC)
Bangladesh suffered a tough defeat against India in their opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025. While batting first, Bangladesh only managed to post 228 on the scorecard in 49.4 overs, losing all wickets.
Towhid Hridoy (100 off 118) and Jaker Ali (68 off 114) helped Bangladesh survive their innings, but India chased down the score in 46.3 overs, winning the game by six wickets.
The match against New Zealand is a do-or-die game for the Bangladesh cricket team, as another defeat will knock them out of the tournament.
As of now, things might look much tougher for Bangladesh, but the Bengal Tigers will boost their confidence by recalling the 9-wicket victory against the Kiwis on December 23rd, 2023.
Given the performance against India despite a defeat, the Bangladesh team is expected to field an unchanged eleven.
New Zealand won by 60 runs against Pakistan in the opening match. (Image Credit | ICC)
New Zealand commenced their Champions Trophy quest in style, dominantly beating the hosts Pakistan in the opening game in Karachi. Tom Latham (118* off 104) and Will Young (107 off 113) produced two magnificent centuries to lead the Kiwis to a mammoth total of 320/5 in 50 overs.
In response, New Zealand bowlers bowled out Pakistan on 260 in 47.2 overs. Will O'Rourke (9-0-47-3), accompanied by Mitchell Santner (10-0-66-3) and Matt Henry (7.2-1-25-2) inspired the Kiwis to win the game by 60 runs.
However, New Zealand will look to ensure their semi-final berth with a second consecutive win, not leaving any pressure before taking on India in the final group game.
With Rachin Ravindra not being fit, New Zealand will likely opt for an unchanged line-up against Bangladesh.
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Micheal Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke
Fantasy team prediction: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Devon Conway, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Taskin Ahmed, Mistafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain
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