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Fastest to 30 T20I Wins as Captain

Indian captain Rohit Sharma became the fastest to 30 T20I wins as captain surpassing former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan.

Aug 29, 2022, 6:51 AM3 min read

Fastest to 30 T20I Wins as Captain

Indian captain Rohit Sharma achieved another record as captain in T20Is. He became the fastest to 30 T20I wins as captain surpassing former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan. The win against Pakistan in their opening encounter of the Asia Cup 2022 helped Rohit to achieve the milestone. In this article, we will take a look at the top four captains with the fastest to 30 T20I wins.

Also Read: Most wins as captain in T20Is

Fastest to 30 T20I Wins as Captain

#4. Eoin Morgan | 53 Games

Former England captain Eoin Morgan comes at the fourth position on this list of fastest to 30 T20I wins as captain. Morgan achieved the milestone in his 53rd T20I game.

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In 72 matches as captain for England, Morgan has won 42 games while losing in 27 games, to match got tied while another remained with no result. As captain, Morgan has a win percentage of 60.56 in the T20I format.

#3. Virat Kohli | 50 Games

The next captain on this list is former Indian captain comes batting great Virat Kohli. Virat completed the milestone in 50 games as he is standing at the third position on this list.

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Read Also: Most T20I runs as Indian Captain

In 50 matches as captain, Virat Kohli records as T20I Captain while suffering a defeat in 16 games. The rest of the 4 games remained tied or had no result. With this, Kohli has also recorded a winning percentage of 60 in the shortest format of the game.

#2. Asghar Afghan | 39 Games

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan comes at the second spot as Rohit Sharma overtook him. Asghar took 39 games to achieve this milestone thus he is the second fastest to 30 T20I wins as captain.

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In 52 T20I games as captain Asghar Afghan has won 42 games while losing in just 9 with one game remaining tied. Currently, Asghar has recorded a win percentage of 80.76 in those T20I games he led.

Also Read: Indian Openers with Most T20I runs

#1. Rohit Sharma | 36 Games

The top captain on this list is current Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who surpassed Asghar Afghan in the opening encounter of the Asia Cup on August 28. Rohit has now recorded the milestone in just 36 games and thus he holds the record for the fastest to 30 T20I wins as captain.

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Read Also: Players to be part of Most Wins in T20Is

To date, Rohit has led India in 36 games where he returned with a victory on 30 occasions. Therefore, as captain so far, he has maintained a win percentage of 83.33 in T20I cricket.

Of these four captains who is your favorite in T20Is? Let us know in the comments and follow SportzPoint for more like this.

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N.B: The stats and records are accurate as of 28/08/2022.

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Most runs in IPL since 2018

As we move towards the first fixture, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, let’s take a moment to go back in time and see which batsmen have scored the most runs in IPL since 2018.

Mar 15, 2025, 3:06 PM5 min read

Most runs in IPL since 2018

The Indian Premier League is just around the corner with the tournament set to start on 22 March.

As usual, it is highly anticipated and is set to draw a huge viewing audience.

Also Read: IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

As we move towards the first fixture, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, let’s take a moment to go back in time and see which batsmen have scored the most runs in IPL since 2018.

Most Runs in IPL (2018-2024)

8. Suryakumar Yadav | 2986 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Suryakumar Yadav had his IPL debut in 2011 for MI. But he got his breakthrough in KKR under Gautam Gambhir but didn't perform up to that level. 2018 saw him return to the Mumbai Indians, where he made massive strides in his IPL career.

Surya has scored 2986 runs during this period in 84 games at an average of 35.55 and a strike rate of 148.71. He has two centuries and 23 half-centuries to his name. He struck 440 boundaries, including 331 fours and 109 sixes.

In 2023, he had his greatest IPL season, where he was appointed as the vice-captain of MI along with scoring 605 runs with a strike rate of 181.14 in 16 innings.

7. Sanju Samson | 2993 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Rajasthan Royals' skipper and wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has always been a player to rely on in the IPL. He has scored 2993 runs during the 2018-2024 season with two centuries and 18 half-centuries.

IPL 2024 was one of the best seasons for Samson with the bat as he amassed 531 runs at an impressive average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.46. He also led the team to the playoffs for the second time after taking over the reins in IPL 2021.

6. Jos Buttler | 3055 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Jos Buttler comes sixth in the list scoring 3055 runs in 73 matches at an average of 41.85 and a strike rate of 147.80. He has seven centuries and 18 half-centuries to his name.

Buttler had an unforgettable 2022 season, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with 863 runs at an average of 57.53 and a blistering strike rate of 149.05.

The England star smashed four centuries and four half-centuries, playing a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals’ journey to the final. His ability to accelerate and play match-winning innings made him one of the standout performers of the season.

5. Shikhar Dhawan | 3208 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Shikhar Dhawan is fifth on the list of most runs in IPL since 2018. He has been a consistent run-getter over this period, crossing the 400-run mark each season from 2018 to 2024. 

Dhawan has 3208 runs in 83 games at an average of 38.65 and a strike rate of 133.56, including 2 hundred and 23 half-centuries, with the help of 367 fours and 82 sixes. 

His best season came in 2020 when he made 618 runs with 2 hundred and 4 fifties. 

4. Shubman Gill | 3216 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Shubman Gill made his IPL debut in 2018 season and scored 3216 runs so far in 85 matches at an average of 37.84 and a strike rate of 135.70. 

Gill was the leading run-scorer of IPL 2023, amassing 890 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average of 59.33. His strike rate of 157.80 included 3 centuries and 4 half-centuries, with a highest score of 129. He also smashed 85 fours and 33 sixes throughout the tournament.

Gill’s heroics helped Gujarat Titans reach the 2023 final, making him a player to watch for many seasons to come.

3. Faf du Plessis | 3276 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Faf Du Plessis, who guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the playoffs last season, has the most runs in IPL during 2018-2024 period. He has scored 3276 runs in 84 matches at an average of 39.01 and a strike rate of 140.04.

He was also sensational with the bat as he scored 438 runs in 2022 season. It came after a brilliant run with the bat in 2023 when he scored over 700 runs for RCB.

Prior to his stint with Bangalore, Du Plessis enjoyed a highly successful tenure with the Chennai Super Kings, winning IPL titles in 2018 and 2021. 

The Proteas batter boasts an impressive record in the overall tournament, scoring 4,571 runs in 145 matches, including 37 half-centuries.

Also Read: Most Wickets in IPL history

2. Virat Kohli | 3586 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s struggles in recent seasons, Virat Kohli continued to shine with the bat in every season. He amassed 3586 runs since 2018 season at an average of 40.29 and a strike rate of 134.7, reminding everyone why he is one of the greatest batsmen in T20 cricket.

Kohli has four centuries and 25 half-centuries to his name. His IPL career has seen him hit 339 fours and 163 sixes during this period.

Kohli also scored the most runs in IPL in history with 8004 runs in 252 matches, including 8 centuries and 55 fifties.

1. KL Rahul | 3958 Runs

Most runs in IPL since 2018

KL Rahul has hammered 3,958 runs in 79 matches since the start of IPL 2018. He has scored the most runs in IPL this period. 

The tally includes four tons and 33 fifties. Rahul is the only batter to slam 3,000-plus IPL runs in this period. Shikhar Dhawan (3,208), the only other batter to score 2,500-plus since IPL 2018, follows Rahul on this tally.

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IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

The league is currently amid its eighteen edition and is all set to kick off on March 22. The 10 teams will lock horns against each other in a bid to clinch the title. Let's take a look at the IPL facts that which player has lost the most games in IPL history.

Mar 15, 2025, 1:10 PM3 min read

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League has gone to achieve unprecedented success in global cricket scenario. Over its illustrious journey, the tournament has also accommodated several stars and match-winners.

The league is currently amid its eighteen edition and is all set to kick off on March 22. The 10 teams will lock horns against each other in a bid to clinch the title. 

Also Read: IPL 2025: Captains of every franchise

So, before the start of the season let's take a look at the IPL facts that which player has lost the most games in IPL history.

IPL Facts | Most defeats for a player in IPL

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

1. Virat Kohli 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Virat Kohli has played 252 matches from 2008-24, in which he has scored 8004 runs at a strike rate of 132.0 and an average of 38.7. 

Even though Virat is the highest run scorer in IPL history, there is also a statistic that he is also the cricketer who has lost the most matches in IPL.

2. Dinesh Karthik

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Dinesh Karthik's name comes second in the list of players who lost the most matches in IPL. Karthik has scored 4842 runs at a strike rate of 135.4. He played for many IPL teams and finally retired while being a part of RCB.

3. Rohit Sharma 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

The most successful skipper of the tournament– Rohit Sharma's name comes third in the list of players who have lost the most matches in IPL. He has played 257 matches in IPL, in which he has faced defeat in 119 matches. During this period, his bat has scored 6628 runs at a strike rate of 131.14.

Before shifting his base to the Mumbai franchise, Rohit was a part of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers side.

Also Read: Most Wickets in IPL history

4. MS Dhoni 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

While MS Dhoni holds the record for playing the most matches in IPL, he is fourth in the list of players who have lost the most matches in IPL. Mahi has played 264 matches in IPL, in which he scored 5243 runs at a strike rate of 137.54 and an average of 39.13.

Mahi, who made Chennai champion 5 times, comes at number 6 in terms of scoring most runs.

5. Shikhar Dhawan 

IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

Shikhar Dhawan, popularly known as Gabbar, comes at number 5 in the list. He has played 222 matches, in which he has faced defeat in 108 matches. During this time Dhawan has scored 6769 runs at a strike rate of 127.14 and an average of 35.26.

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India's performance in every ICC tournament

Indian Men's Cricket team have won a total of 7 ICC trophies so far in their history. Here is a detailed article on India's performance in every ICC tournament.

Mar 10, 2025, 2:35 PM4 min read

India's performance in every ICC tournament

India's performance in the ICC events has been mixed in recent years. The title win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 ended India’s 11-year-long ICC title drought after it last won a global tournament back in 2013 - the ICC Champions Trophy.

Their latest triumph came via Champions Trophy 2025, as they defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai in the final. It was the second consecutive ICC trophy for India under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.

So far, India have collected 7 ICC trophies including two 50 over World Cups, three Champions Trophy, and two T20 World Cups in 2007 and 2024.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won 3 ICC events as a captain and Rohit Sharma has 2 in those 7 ICC trophies that India won so far. In this article, SportzPoint will give you  details on India's performances in every ICC tournaments so far.

ICC Cricket World Cup (1975 - 2023):

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India lost the 2023 ICC World Cup final against Australia. 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) started the ODI World Cup back in the year 1975. From then, ICC organized the tournament a total of 13 times. Australia are the most successful in the format as they won 6 titles so far.

India won their first World Cup under Kapil Dev back in 1983 and next under Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011. With 2 titles India are the second most successful team alongside West Indies in the 50 overs format after Australia. 

Read Also: Most ICC Trophy wins by any team

Indian Men's Cricket team also lost two ODI World Cup finals, one under Sourav Ganguly in 2003 and another one under Rohit Sharma in 2023. Here is how India performed in the each of the 13 editions of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

India's performance in every ICC Cricket World Cup

Year Result
1975 6th
1979 7th
1983 Champions
1987 Semi-Final
1992 7th
1996 Semi-Final
1999 6th
2003 Runner's up
2007 9th
2011 Champions
2015 Semi-Final
2019 Semi-Final
2023 Final

ICC Champions Trophy (1998 - 2025):

India's performance in every ICC tournament

ICC started a new tournament of the 50 overs format in 1998 called the Champions Trophy. It was also referred as a "Mini World Cup". Till 2006 the Champion's Trophy was held every two years. After that, it continues with a gap of 4 years from 2009.

In 2003, India reached the Finals of the tournament along with Sri Lanka. As the match got washed out and India were declared joint winners.

However, India finally won the ICC Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni in 2013 after defeating England by 5 runs.

In 2025, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai to lift the trophy for the third time. It was the second consecutive ICC trophy for India under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.

Let's take a look at India's performance in the tournament so far.

Read Also | ICC Men's Champions trophy winners list

India's performance in Champions Trophy so far

Year Result
1998 Semi-Final
2000 Runner's up
2002 Co-Champions with Sri Lanka
2004 Group Stage
2006 Group Stage
2009 Semi-Final
2013 Champions
2017 Runner's up
2025 Champions

ICC T20 World Cup (2007 - 2024):

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India won their latest ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. Image | ICC

International Cricket Council introduced a new format marquee tournament in 2007 as T20 Cricket started to grow globally. ICC started the T20 World Cup in the year 2007. India defeated their arch-rival Pakistan in the final that year and won the inaugural T20 World Cup under MS Dhoni.

Read Also: India's performance in every T20 World Cup 

Since then, the Indian cricket team became runners-up in 2014 and then finally lifted the trophy again in 2024 under Rohit Sharma.

India's performance in every T20 World Cup

Year Results
2007 Champions
2009 Super 8
2010 Super 8
2012 Super 8
2014 Runner's up
2016 Semi-Final
2021 Super 12
2022 Semi-Final
2024 Champions

ICC World Test Championship (2019-2025):

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ICC World Test Championship started in the year 2019 as New Zealand won the inaugural WTC after defeating India in the ICC World Test Championship 2021 Final.

India once again qualified for the Test Championship final in 2023 and this time, it was Australia who challenged them. India bottled their chance to win an ICC trophy after waiting for a decade and lost the match by a huge margin of 209 runs. 

In 2023-25 World Test Championship, India failed to qualify for the final.

India's performance in every WTC

WTC Championship Results
2019-21 Runners-up
2021-23 Runners-up
2023-25 Did not qualify for final
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Most ICC Finals as captain

Representing their side in ICC Finals is what every player dreams to do. Now, SpoirtzPoint presents you with the players who played the most ICC Finals as captain in their careers

Mar 10, 2025, 1:04 PM6 min read

Most ICC Finals as captain

ICC tournaments is what for every cricket player is waits for. However, reaching the finals as a captain of their national side is a different kind of achievement for any player around the globe.

Meanwhile, in this article Sportzpoint will give you the details of the players who played the most ICC Finals as captain of their side.

Read Also: Player of the series winners in T20 World Cup History

Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 3 ICC Finals

  • ICC ODI World Cup 2019
  • ICC World Test Championship 2021
  • ICC T20 World Cup 2021

Most ICC Finals as captain

The former blackcaps captain Kane Williamson has played 3 ICC finals as captain. That's include, 2019 ICC ODI World Cup, 2021 WTC and 2021 T20 World Cup.

In which, Kane led his team through the finals but failed two times to lift the trophy. However, New Zealand lifted the first World Test Championship under him in 2021.

Although, Kane loses the world cup 2019 final against England on a boundary count. After the loss in 2019 NZ again loses under Kane in the T20 World Cup 2021 final against the Aussies.

Sourav Ganguly | India | 3 ICC Finals

  • ICC Champions Trophy 2000
  • ICC Champions Trophy 2002
  • ICC ODI World Cup 2003

Most ICC Finals as captain

The former BCCI President and Indian skipper, Sourav Ganguly has guided India in 3 ICC finals. In those finals India lost two of them.

Sourav Ganguly's only victory in an ICC tournament, 2002 ICC Champions Trophy. However, that trophy was shared with Sri Lanka. Dada had two more hits at an ICC championship but unfortunately failed.

Ganguly had taken over the reins of the Indian Team after the infamous fixing controversy. A relatively inexperienced skipper then, Ganguly did well to help India reach the finals of the 2000 Champions Trophy.

The southpaw even hit a century in that game and had the match in control, but the Kiwis chased down India's target of 265 with two balls remaining.

Later, in South Africa, Ganguly led India to the finals of the 2003 World Cup but was blown away by a dominant performance by the Aussies.

Clive Lloyd | West Indies | 3 ICC Finals

  • ICC ODI World Cup 1975
  • ICC ODI World Cup 1979
  • ICC ODI World Cup 1983

Most ICC Finals as captain

No true cricket fan can ever forget the name of the first-ever World Cup-winning captain Clive Lloyd.

Clive Lloyd is credited for leading West Indies to both of its ICC Cricket World Cup titles. He captained the West Indian side between 1974 to 1985 and moulded them into a dominant test-playing nation during his time.

West Indies won both the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 and the second Cricket World Cup in 1979 under Lloyd.

However, in 1983 ODI World Cup Clive Lloyd's team loses in the finals against India. So the carebean great played 3 ICC finals as captain for his side.

Brian Lara | West Indies | 3 ICC Finals

  • ICC Champions Trophy 1998
  • ICC ODI World Cup 1999
  • ICC Champions Trophy 2000

Most ICC Finals as captain

Another carebean batting giant, Brian Lara comes on the list of most ICC Finals as captain.

Lara has played 3 ICC finals as captain in his career and two of them are Champions Trophy. However, another one is ICC cricket World Cup in 1999,that they lost in the finals.

After the 1979 World Cup, West Indies had not won an ICC Trophy.

A legendary batsman, the task of winning a trophy fell on Brian Lara's shoulders. The most experienced ODI captain of the West Indies, Lara won one Champions Trophy but lost two of them in the finals.

Rohit Sharma* | India | 4 ICC Finals

  • ICC World Test Championship 2023
  • ICC ODI World Cup 2023
  • ICC T20 World Cup 2024
  • ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Most ICC Finals as captain

Rohit Sharma is now the only captain to have led his team to the finals of all International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments: ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and World Test Championship (WTC). And he has achieved that in just three years' time.

In 2023, India qualified for the WTC final and the ODI World Cup final, losing to Australia on both the occasions. The next year, in 2024, India won the T20 World Cup under Rohit by beating South Africa in the final.

It was India's first ICC title in 10 years and the second T20 World Cup triumph since 2007.

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to lift the Champions Trophy 2025 title. After this Rohit joins MS Dhoni as the two captains to have led India to victory in the tournament. India previously won the title under MS Dhoni's captaincy in 2013.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni | India | 4 ICC Finals

  • ICC T20 World Cup 2007
  • ICC ODI World Cup 2011
  • ICC Champions Trophy 2013
  • ICC T20 World Cup 2014

Most ICC Finals as captain

The leader who changed the face of Indian Cricket holds the second position in the Most ICC Finals as captain list.

From winning a T20 and an ODI World Cup to taking India to the top of Test Cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done it all for the Indian Cricket Team. Apart from test mace, India has won three ICC trophies under his leadership.

Dhoni's journey of being a successful captain began when he led India to the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup win in 2007. However, his most significant achievement as the captain of the Indian Cricket team came in 2011.

Under his leadership, India finally ended their 28-year World Cup drought and defeated Sri Lanka to lift their second ODI World Cup. Almost every one of you might remember Dhoni's unbeaten 91 in the final, which was one of the factors that helped India win the trophy.

Finally, Dhoni also helped add ICC Champions Trophy 2013 to India's trophy cabinet. They defeated England and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the final.

Ricky Ponting | Australia | 4 ICC Finals

  • ICC ODI World Cup 2003
  • ICC Champions Trophy 2006
  • ICC ODI World Cup 2007
  • ICC Champions Trophy 2009

Most ICC Finals as captain

Former Australia skipper, Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful captains in the history of International Cricket. He made sure that Australia remains the dominating force in International Cricket after the retirement of Steve Waugh. 

Ponting led Australia in 77 Tests, 230 ODIs, and 17 T20Is.
Ricky Ponting led Australia to four ICC finals in his career.

Meanwhile, he wins four of them and became the most successful captain in cricket history. A fascinating thing about these four trophy wins is that they all came during just seven years, from 2003 to 2009.

Under Ponting, Australia first retained the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003. He came out as the third-highest scorer of the tournament with three centuries and won the man of the match award in the final.

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India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final Highlights: India lift the Champions Trophy after 12 years

Catch the highlights of the India vs New Zealand Final in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as India lifted their second ICC Trophy in a row.

Mar 9, 2025, 6:11 PM1 min read

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final Highlights: India lift the Champions Trophy after 12 years

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.

However, India defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final, whereas New Zealand posted a dominant win by 50 runs against South Africa in the second semi-final.

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.

This is Koushik Biswas and Soumit Bhattacharya who bring you all the LIVE Updates from the web desk.

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India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Mar 9, 2025, 4:18 PM

2 needed from last over

India now need 2 from last over!

Mar 9, 2025, 4:14 PM

7 needed from 12 balls

Jadeja comes in and runs hard between the wicket to take India closer!

India need 7 from 12 balls!

Mar 9, 2025, 4:12 PM

Jamieson gets Haridk

The short ball does the trick for the Kiwis!

He dismisses Hardik with a caught and bowled chance!

11 needed from 16 

Mar 9, 2025, 4:08 PM

12 needed from 18 balls!

Hardik hits a tough shot against O’Rourke to take India close!

This was probably the best shot of the night, stepping out against the pacer!

In the fifth ball, Rahul and Hardik had a mess-up and both were nearly out!

India 240/5 and need 12 from 18 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 4:03 PM

21 from 4 balls!

11 comes from Ravindra’s over!

A six on the first ball of the over by Hardik and an extra ball helped India score 11 in this over!

India need 21 from 24 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:58 PM

32 from 30 needed!

Despite Rahul hitting the first ball for a boundary and a double; 8 comes from O’Rourke’s overs!

India need 32 from 30 balls!

Mar 9, 2025, 3:55 PM

40 needed from 6 overs

Six from Ravindra’s over and India now need 40 from 36 balls.

Mar 9, 2025, 3:50 PM

46 needed from last 7

Mitchell Santner finishes his spell! 

10-46-2!

India need 46 from 42 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:44 PM

Bracewell gets Axar! IND 203/5

Another twist in the match!

Axar went for the big shot and scooped one up in the air!

O’Rourke takes an easy catch at long off!

India 203/5 after 41.3 overs!

Mar 9, 2025, 3:40 PM

India cross 200 in 41 overs

KL Rahul hits one down the ground to hit a six against Santner!

India cross 200 in 41 overs!

India 202/4 after 41 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:38 PM

India need 60 in 60

We are down to the business end now!

India need 60 from 60 with Axar Patel on 28 and KL Rahul on 3! 

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Mar 9, 2025, 3:31 PM

Santner gets Iyer | IND 183/4

Is there another twist in the game?

After the break, Iyer tried to lap one over short fine leg but only managed to hand a catch to Rachin Ravindra!

Iyer goes after 48! 

India 183/4

Mar 9, 2025, 3:25 PM

69 needed from 72 balls

Axar Patel pulls one against O’Rourke to get an important boundary!

India now need 69 from 72 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:21 PM

Huge moment! Jamieson drops Iyer!

Kyle Jamieson dropped a straightforward chance off Shreyas Iyer, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Huge, huge moment of the match!

Iyer after a huge 109m six against Philips tried to go for another big shot!

He could not time the ball the way he wanted. But, Jamiseon missed the catch! 

India 176/3 after 37 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:12 PM

Require run rate goes over 6!

The required run rate goes over 6 runs per over for the first time in the match! 

India 161/3 after 35 overs. 

91 needed from 90 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:06 PM

India cross 150 in 33 overs!

Shreyas Iyer played a sensible innings, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

Finally, Shreyas Iyer hits a boundary and he becomes India’s highest run scorer of the tournament this season!

India 154/3 after 33 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:57 PM

India 136/3 after 30

With the wickets of Kohli and Rohit, New Zealand are putting pressure back on India!

Axar has come in and tried to change the momentum, but he has not found the middle of the bat often enough till now. 

India 136/3 after 30 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:44 PM

India lose Rohit! IND 122/3

Tom Latham whips off the bails to end Rohit Sharma's stay, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

After a maiden over from Bracewell and dots from Iyer, Rohit was feeling the pressure.

India now have lost 3 wickets for 19 runs. Rohit stepped out to hit a big shot against Rachin Ravindra!

Rohit missed the ball and an easy stumping for Latham! 

Rohit goes after a 76 from 83 balls!

India 122/3 after 26.1 overs 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:40 PM

NZ creeping back in the game | IND 122/2 after 25

At the halfway mark India 122/2 after 25 overs! 

India need 130 from 150 balls! 

Rohit 76 from 82 balls 

Iyer 9 from 19 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:26 PM

Kohli is gone for 1! | IND 106/2

Mar 9, 2025, 2:24 PM

Philips is a freak! Gill is out!

Mar 9, 2025, 2:08 PM

100 up for India in 17 overs

India cross 100 in 17 overs! 

Rohit and Gill are looking good in the middle!

Rohit 68 from 60 balls, Gill on 27 from 42! 

Mar 9, 2025, 1:59 PM

Gill changing his gear | IND 86/0 after 14

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

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Rohit smacks Smith over the side screen and his third six of the inning brings India’s 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.

New Zealand: 251/7 (50); Mitchell 63 (101), Bracewell 53 (40), Rachin 37 (29) 

India: Kuldeep 10-0-40-2, Varun 10-0-45-2, Jadeja 10-0-30-1

Mar 9, 2025, 12:31 PM

NZ 251/7 in 50 overs.

New Zealand's innings comes to an end! 

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 Varun’s 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.

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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. 

Ravindra Jadeja got the better of Tom Latham, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

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.

Ravindra Jadeja goes up in appeal, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

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!

Kuldeep Yadav sent Kane Williamson back cheaply, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025
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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)

Rachin Ravindra loses his stumps to Kuldeep Yadav, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025
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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!

Mar 9, 2025, 9:40 AM

Rachin dropped, AGAIN!

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.

Shreyas Iyer couldn't latch on to this chance from Rachin Ravindra, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025
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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.

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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.

All the pomp ahead of play, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

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 O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson.

Mar 9, 2025, 8:58 AM

Playing XI: India

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Mar 9, 2025, 8:36 AM

All to play for!

The trophy on display, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

Mar 9, 2025, 8:34 AM

TOSS | NZ wins the toss and elects to bat first

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma flips the coin, but loses the toss, yet again.

New Zealand wins the toss as captain Mitchell Santner elects to bat first!

Rohit Sharma flips the coin - Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

Mar 9, 2025, 6:50 AM

Locked in!

Mar 9, 2025, 6:44 AM

India vs New Zealand | Previous meetings in ICC tournaments

On March 2, 2025, India posted a 44-run win over New Zealand in the last group game of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Today, they meet again in the ultimatum match.

However, here are the details of every meeting between these two cricketing powerhouses in ICC tournaments.

Read here: Every result from India vs New Zealand match in ICC events

Varun Chakravarthy picked up five wickets against New Zealand, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Dubai, March 2, 2025
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Mar 9, 2025, 6:40 AM

Match Preview: India vs New Zealand

Mar 9, 2025, 6:38 AM

The venue | Dubai International Stadium

Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Key Stats Ahead  of India vs Pakistan Match

Mar 9, 2025, 6:37 AM

How to watch the Final?

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.

Mar 9, 2025, 6:37 AM

Match Details

Match: India vs New Zealand 

Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Final

Date: 9 March 2025

Time: 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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