IPL 2021: Team of the season

Indian Premier League(IPL) 2021 ends with Chennai Super Kings lifted their 4th title after successfully defeating Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. Now, it's time to look into the team of the season of IPL 2021

Arijit Barua

Oct 18, 2021, 12:03 PM•7 min read

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The world's greatest T20 league, IPL has completed its 14th edition last Friday. Three times Champions Chennai Super Kings won it again as they defeated Kolkata in the finals to grab their 4th title in 12 years. However, we saw plenty of youngsters performed brilliantly against the greats of the world. Moreover, uncapped players like Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi performed well throughout the league.

Meanwhile, in this article, we will look into the best team of this 14th edition of IPL. SportzPoint gives you the best playing xi with the bench of this year's IPL season.

#1. Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK

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Chennai Super Kings opening batsman, Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the most talented youngsters in recent times. He produced a few good innings last year in spite of not getting a regular chance in the playing xi. Ruturaj smashes 635 runs with an average of 45.35 including a Century against the Royals. Moreover. he played with a decent strike rate of 137 this season also helped his team CSK to grab the title for the 4th time.

Ruturaj won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs (635) in this season. So, Ruturaj will definitely come in the playing xi of the best team of this season. However, if CSK releases him, he will be a big buy in the mega auction coming next month.

Also Read: IPL 2021: Full list of award winners

#2. Faf Du Plessis | CSK

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Another opener from CSK comes in the best playing xi of this season. Faf Du Plessis is always there for CSK when needed. In past seasons he saved his team from the edge of defeat. However, performing in knockouts is what Du Plessis loves to do as he scored a mammoth 86 runs in the final of this season. Faf scored 633 runs in his 16 innings with an average of 45.21. Du Plessis played with a strike rate of 138.20 and scored 6 half-centuries in this season. He finishes just behind his opening partner Gaikwad as both of them stay in the playing xi of the best team of this season.

#3. Venkatesh Iyer | KKR

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Kolkata Knight Riders rising star Venkatesh Iyer didn't get a single game in the first leg. But, KKR management tried him as an opener in the second leg and he pays off. Iyer scored 41 runs in his debut match against RCB. Iyer scored 370 runs with an average of 41.11 this season. He played with a strike rate of 129 and registered 4 half-centuries with the highest score of 67. For his impactful performance, KKR reached the finals after losing 5 matches in the first leg. So, Venkatesh Iyer is a must-pick for this season's best team.

#4. KL Rahul (C & wk) | PBKS

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Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul is also a must-pick as he has been playing superbly for the last 3 seasons. Moreover, Rahul leads Punjab for both batting and keeping the wickets. Rahul smashed 628 runs with a huge average of 62.60 in just 13 innings. He played with a decent strike rate of 138.80 and also scored 6 half-centuries including the highest score of 98*.

As a skipper, Rahul has also done well. Although his team doesn't make it to the playoffs Rahul tried well and Punjab finishes in 6th place in this season.

#5. Glenn Maxwell | RCB

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Glenn Maxwell is the best buy for this season's auction. Royal Challengers Bangalore management picks him in 14.25 crores and he delivers what he is known for. Glenn Maxwell scored 513 runs in 15 innings with an average of 42.75. Maxwell scored with an impressive strike rate of 144.10 including 6 half-centuries and with the highest score of 78.

Glenn Maxwell contributes not only with his batting but also with his bowling skills. Maxwell took 3 wickets and bowls in the powerplay for RCB in the absence of Washington Sundar in the squad. So, Maxwell will definitely include in this season's best team.

#6. Shimron Hetmyer | DC

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Delhi Capitals' middle-order batsman come finisher Shimron Hetmyer had a great IPL this year. Hetmyer played with the best strike rate among all. He played with a huge strike rate of 168.05. Shimron scored 242 runs with an average of 34.57 including a quickfire half-century of 25 balls. Hetmyer finishes for DC quite well this year, thus he surely comes in this team.

#7. Ravindra Jadeja | CSK

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Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is always in the best xi. However, be it batting or bowling or fielding Jadeja delivers in all the departments. In this season Jadeja took some great catches. Also, do well in the fielding department. Coming towards the batting we all know that Jaddu smashes 37 runs inside an over in the first leg. He played the role of the finisher in the team.

Jadeja scored 227 runs with an impressive average of 75.66 this season. Also, played with a good strike rate of 145.51 including a highest score of 62* runs. In the bowling department, Jaddu took 13 wickets with an average of 26.61 and the best figure of 3/13.

#8. Sunil Narine | KKR

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Kolkata Knight Riders star all-rounder Sunil Narine performs well in this season. Narine again delivers for KKR as they reach Finals after 7 years of the long wait. Narine picks up 16 wickets with an average of 22.54 in this season. He also bowls with a good economy rate of 6.44 and took the best figure of 4/21. Meanwhile, Narine plays a good cameo inning against RCB in the eliminator. Also, he bowls in death for Kolkata this season and has done well. So, he is also a must-pick in this season's best team choice.

Also Read: T20 world cup 2021: Most T20i wickets

#9. Harshal Patel | RCB

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Royal Challengers Bangalore traded Harshal Patel from DC before this year's IPL season. Harshal proved that he can do the work for RCB, what's RCB needed a death bowler. He took 32 wickets in 15 matches with a brilliant average of 14.34. Harshal also took his career-best figures of 5/27 and also took a four-for in this season. He finished with 32 wickets this season.

DJ Bravo also took the same number of wickets for CSK and they both are joint highest wicket-taker of IPL in a single season. Moreover, Harshal is the first Indian uncapped player to take most wickets and also the Purple Cap winner of this season.

#10. Varun Chakravarthy | KKR

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Kolkata's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy confirms his spot in the best xi of this year's IPL. Varun took 18 wickets in 17 matches and bowls with an average of 24.88. Meanwhile, Varun has also a good economy rate of under 7 this season with the best bowling figure of 3/13. He also bowls well in the IPL 2021 finals despite CSK scored a big total.

#11. Avesh Khan | DC

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Young and talented Avesh Khan came at the last number as he impressed everyone with his bowling. Avesh Khan played for Delhi this season and took 24 wickets. He has bowled with an impressive average of 18.75 including his best figures of 3/13 in this season. So, Delhi Capitals pacer Avesh Khan will surely be a part of the best team of this season.

Bench: Prithwi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Sanju Samson(wk), Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jason Holder, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah.

Also Read: IPL 2021: Most Orange Cap Holders In IPL History

This team was from our side, what's your team for this season? Let us know in the comments and Keep following SportzPoint to keep yourself updated.

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Most Wickets in IPL history

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind. So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Arijit Barua Payal Debnath

Mar 12, 2025, 2:45 PM•7 min read

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We have all heard multiple times that T20 cricket is a batter’s game. However, one thing is to be noted that it is a bowler who turns the game for his team most times. The teams across the world have understood the fact that they need a good set of bowlers to win a tournament. This is true in the biggest T20 tournament IPL as well.

Over the years, it has been seen that teams who possess quality bowlers perform quite well, while those who struggle in this department generally lag behind.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Squads of every IPL team after the auction

Top 10 bowlers with most wickets in IPL history:

**10. Ravindra Jadeja | 160* Wickets**

Ravindra Jadeja is easily the most well-rounded cricketer India has ever produced. A major portion of his success needs to be credited to the IPL, as the Saurashtra superstar built his international career by learning in the IPL under cricketing greats like Shane Warne, MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, and others.

Apart from missing the 2010 season, Ravindra Jadeja has played all the other seasons with him representing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2012. He has played 240 games taking 160 wickets with the ball with an average of 30.40 and an economy rate of 7.62.

His generational fielding skills have also shined, as the 36-year-old has taken 103 catches in the competition, making him ‘The Ultimate All-rounder’ as he is the only player to have 1000+ runs, 100+ wickets, and 100+ catches, fulfilling his 3-dimensional abilities to the fullest.

**9. Jasprit Bumrah | 165* Wickets**

Jasprit Bumrah, the game-changer of the game has put his name at no. 9 on this list of bowlers who scalped the most wickets in IPL history. Bumrah has been playing for Mumbai Indians since the 2013 season, in which the franchise bought him at a cheap price.

Bumrah has scalped 165 wickets in 133 games with an average of 22.51. Meanwhile, Bumrah has bowled at an economy rate of 7.30 in the franchise cricket league. This year he will be playing for MI again as the franchise retained him before the mega auction.

8. Lasith Malinga | 170 Wickets

Lasith Malinga, who is undoubtedly the greatest pacer in the IPL history has taken 170 wickets in 122 games he has played. Malinga averages 19.79 with the bowl and maintained an economy rate of 7.14 in the cash-rich league.

Though 108 of these wickets have come in death overs where batters try to score at a faster pace and often get out in the process, still his overall numbers are too good to be questioned.

Malinga started playing for Mumbai Indians in the 2009 season, and last appeared in the 2019 season. His final over in the 2019 final was enough to prove his greatness even at that stage of his career.

7. Amit Mishra | 174 Wickets

The next bowler on the list is Indian leggie Amit Mishra who has picked 174 wickets in 162 games. The seventh-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL, Mishra, went unsold in the mega auction of IPL 2025.

He has recorded an impressive economy of 7.37 in the league and has been crucial in taking wickets in middle overs. However, previously he has played for Lucknow Super Giants.

**6. Ravichandran Ashwin | 180* Wickets**

Ravichandran Ashwin is always known as a great bowler in Test cricket but he has also proved his ability in the shortest format of the game. Meanwhile, Ash comes at number six on this list of bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.

Ashwin also has picked 180 wickets in 212 matches with an average of 29.82. He has also maintained an economy rate of 7.12.

Ashwin went on to play for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, and returns to the CSK fold after having featured for Rajasthan Royals for the last three seasons.

The Indian off-spinner was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Ashwin had burst onto the scene in 2009 with CSK under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. He represented Super Kings till 2015 and was part of two title-winning campaigns, in 2010 and 2011.

**5. Sunil Narine | 180* Wickets**

The next bowler on this is none other than the West Indies magician Sunil Narine. Narine has taken 180 wickets in 176 games with an average of 25.39 and bowls with an economy rate of 6.73.

He has been a crucial member of the Kolkata-based franchise KKR, as the franchise won the league back in 2012, 2014, and 2024.

Narine has also played as an opener under Gambhir's captaincy. However, currently, he is with the KKR franchise as they retain the off-spinner before the IPL 2025 mega auction.

**4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 181* Wickets**

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with 181 wickets is the fourth name in this list of players with the most wickets in IPL. Bhuvi has played in 176 matches in which he took those 181 wickets at an average of 27.23. However, he has bowled with an economy rate of 7.56 in the league.

Meanwhile, Bhuvi will play for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise as they bought him in the IPL 2025 mega auction at a whopping 10.75 crore price.

3. Dwayne Bravo | 183 Wickets

Dwayne Bravo with 183 wickets is the third name on the list. He is the second pacer after Lasith Malinga on the list to take the most wickets in IPL.

Bravo had been a vital cog in Chennai’s bowling lineup, particularly in the death overs. With MS Dhoni being captain, Bravo’s potential has been used very cleverly for the team’s benefit.

The all-rounder has played 161 IPL games and averages 23.82 with the ball.

He played his last IPL match in the 2022 season for Chennai.

2. Piyush Chawla | 192 Wickets

Piyush Chawla, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2021 in the mini-auction is the second-highest wicket-taker in the league history. He has picked 192 wickets in 192 matches with an average of 26.60 and an economy being 7.96.

Piyush Chawla has earlier featured for Chennai, Punjab, and Kolkata-based franchises in the cash-rich league.

Over the last two years, Chawla was the lead spinner for Mumbai Indians. But, no teams went for him in IPL 2025 auction.

**1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 205* Wickets**

Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets in IPL history. Chahal has played in 160 games in which he has scalped 205 wickets with an average of 22.44. Moreover, he has an economy of 7.84 in the league.

Previously Chahal has played for RCB till 2021 and this season he will be featuring the Rajasthan Royals as they bought him in the IPL mega auction.

Chahal was with Rajasthan Royals since the 2022 season, claiming 66 wickets in 46 games. He has also represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians earlier in the IPL. He is among the 19 bowlers to have claimed a hat-trick in the IPL.

The leg-break bowler also won the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker during the 2022 season, with 27 wickets to his name in 17 games at an average of 19.51 and an economy of 7.75.

Lasith Malinga Ravichandran Ashwin Jasprit Bumrah Yuzvendra Chahal Ipl Bhuvneshwar Kumar Kolkata Knight Riders Harbhajan Singh Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings Ipl 2022 Sunrisers Hyderabad Piyush Chawla Mumbai Indians Dwayne Bravo Sunil Narine Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Capitals Amit Mishra

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IPL 2025: Captains of every franchise

So far, Delhi Capitals remain the only team to not announce their captain for IPL 2025. There are reports that KL Rahul has declined the captaincy of the team. Five teams will have new captains heading into the season.

Payal Debnath

Mar 12, 2025, 10:12 AM•2 min read

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There are only 9 days left for the IPL 2025 event.

The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League will start from March 22 with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer has been declared the captain of Punjab Kings.

Recall that Shreyas was bought by Punjab in the mega auction by paying Rs 26.75 crore.

Also Read: IPL 2025: Stats of every RCB captain so far in IPL

With this he became the second most expensive player in IPL history.

Well, apart from Punjab, many teams have announced the name of their captain.

While releasing its retention list, Mumbai Indians had said that Hardik Pandya will remain the captain of MI next season.

While Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the captain of CSK after the successful trial of IPL 2024, Pat Cummins would like to take SRH to the final for the second consecutive season.

Even though the performance of Gujarat Titans last season was disappointing, the team has once again shown confidence in Shubman Gill.

Sanju Samson will lead the Rajasthan Royals team.

Rishabh Pant, who went from Delhi to Lucknow, is the most expensive player of IPL.

Lucknow bought him for Rs 27 crore. Pant will lead the Lucknow team.

On the other hand, Rajat Patidar was named the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain.

Also Read: IPL 2025: RCB name Rajat Patidar as their new captain

So far, Delhi Capitals remain the only team to not announce their captain. There are reports that KL Rahul has declined the captaincy of the team.

The five teams who will have new captains heading into IPL 2025 are: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings.

IPL 2025 | Captains of Every Franchise

Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad
Gujarat Titans - Shubman Gill
Lucknow Super Giants - Rishabh Pant
Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya
Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer
Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson
Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar
Sunrisers Hyderabad - Pat Cummins
Kolkata Knight Riders - Ajinkya Rahane
Delhi Capitals - Yet to be announced

Ipl IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals Royal Challengers Bangalore Lucknow Super Giants Gujarat Titans Punjab Kings Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals

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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.

Koushik Biswas Soumit Bhattacharya

Mar 9, 2025, 6:11 PM•1 min read

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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.

Moreover, you can follow us on Twitter for all the updates. Join our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to get all the news and scores.

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Mar 9, 2025, 6:15 PM

The Hardik Pandya celebration is BACK!#HardikPandya #iccchampionstrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/FvVB1jkF4l
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Mar 9, 2025, 6:15 PM

The redemption 🫶

After the disappointing 2023 ODI World Cup final, KL Rahul faced many criticisms!

But, he bounced back with great performances in Champions Trophy 2025!

Come Back ✅#KLRahul #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/Yx8hKfQaQo
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Mar 9, 2025, 6:14 PM

The RO-KO 🫶❤️🇮🇳#ChampionsTrophy2025 #RohitSharma #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/9tRH9g3c8U
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Mar 9, 2025, 4:21 PM

India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

India lift the ICC Champions Trophy after 12 years. This is their back-to-back win in ICC White-ball events. #ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025Final #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/zkyYb7D1Jb
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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!

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

Two back-to-back wickets for New Zealand!

Bracewell traps Virat Kohli in front of the wicket!

Virat took the DRS but it was plumb in front!

India 106/2

BIG WICKET!

Michael Bracewell gets Virat Kohli!

IND 106/2 after 19.2 overs!#INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/FfXMWz3E4B
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Mar 9, 2025, 2:24 PM

Philips is a freak! Gill is out!

GLENN PHILIPS IS A FREAK!

He dismisses Shubman Gill with another stunning catch!

INDIA 106/1#INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 #ChampionsTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/8o39jT7Vsv
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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

India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India off to a great start | IND 59/0 after 8 | sportzpoint.com

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.

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 — (Image Credit | CREIMAS)

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 — (Image Credit | AFP)

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 👊

Catch the Final Live in India on @StarSportsIndia

Here are the global broadcast details: https://t.co/S0poKnxpTX #ChampionsTrophy #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/xKKBwj7AmQ
— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2025

Varun Chakravarthy picked up the first wicket, trapping Will Young in front, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025

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 — (Image Credit | Getty Images)

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.

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!

Two teams eager to etch their name in the history books. Who's winning the #ChampionsTrophy? 🏆

Details 👉 https://t.co/NHbnqbFDpt pic.twitter.com/PTJhe9a5JA
— ICC (@ICC) March 9, 2025

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 — (Image Credit | Getty Images)

Mar 9, 2025, 6:40 AM

Match Preview: India vs New Zealand

Read our full match preview here:

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David Boon looks on as Mitchell Santner flips the coin; Rohit Sharma called wrong and was asked to bat, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy, Dubai, March 2, 2025 — (Image Credit | Getty Images)

Mar 9, 2025, 6:38 AM

The venue | Dubai International Stadium

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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

Indian Cricket Team New Zealand Cricket Champions Trophy Rohit Sharma Shubman Gill Ravindra Jadeja Virat Kohli Mohammed Shami Kuldeep Yadav Varun Chakravarthy Shreyas Iyer Kane Williamson Tom Latham Mitchell Santner

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Most wickets for India in ICC events

Mohammed Shami is the bowler with the most wickets for India in ICC events. Shami with 77 wickets so far has overtaken Zaheer Khan's previous record for India.

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Most wickets for India in ICC events: Mohammed Shami - 71 wickets | sportzpoint.com

Performing in ICC events is what every player dreams to do for his team. Each player wants to contribute to his team at the highest level of the game and ICC events are at that level. Be it a batsman or a bowler each & every player contributes to his team's victory at the ICC events. In this article, we will take a look into those five players who took the most wickets for India in ICC events so far.

#1. Mohammed Shami | 77 wickets

Most wickets for India in ICC events: Mohammed Shami - 77 wickets | sportzpoint.com

Mohammed Shami has been the most influential bowler for India in ICC events. The fast bowler played only 36 matches in ICC events including ICC Men's ODI and T20 World Cups and Champions Trophy and has taken 77 wickets so far.

Shami has an incredible average of 16.53 runs per wicket in ICC events while his strike rate of 17.3 proves how lethal he has been for India when it matters the most. His five five-wicket hauls are also a record for India in ICC events.

Not only that, his 55 wickets in the ODI World Cup is fifth fifth-highest in cricket history and the best among Indian bowlers.

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#2. Zaheer Khan | 71 wickets

Zaheer Khan in World Cup 2011 | most wickets for India | SportzPoint.com — Image - Hindustan Times

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan is second in the list of the most wickets for India in the ICC events. The left-arm pacer took a total of 71 wickets in 44 matches. Moreover, he is also the 2nd highest wicket-taker as a pacer for India across formats, following Kapil Dev. He has 610 wickets across formats including 282 wickets in ODIs and 17 wickets in T20Is.

In ICC events, Zaheer has an average of 22.25 and a strike rate of 26.8, with 4 four-wicket hauls. His performance for India in the 2011 World Cup is one of the most underrated performances in World Cup history.

Also Read: Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments

#3. Ravindra Jadeja | 69 wickets

Ravindra Jadeja | most wickets for India | SportzPoint.com

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has also contributed to his team in ICC events. Be it with batting, bowling or fielding Jadeja has always been in the game. The left-arm orthodox spinner has taken 69 wickets in 65 games for India at the ICC events.

The left-arm spinner has been part of several ICC events for India. He has an incredible bowling average of 29.27 and a strike rate of 33.3. Jadeja also has two five-wicket hauls for India in ICC events.

#4 Jasprit Bumrah | 68 wickets

Most wickets for India in ICC events: Jasprit Bumrah - 68 wickets | sportzpoint.com

Following Ravindra Jadeja on the list is one of the greatest pacers to play for India, Jasprit Bumrah. The once-in-a-generation bowler has been incredible for India in every format he has played for,

Bumrah's sheer accuracy and ability to take wickets at any stage of the match has enabled captains to use him in crucial moments. His incredible wicket-taking skills also helped him win the Player of the Tournament award in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where India was victorious.

Till now in 43 matches in ICC Events, Bumrah has taken 68 wickets at an average of 19.50 runs per wicket with a strike-rate of 25.2 balls per wicket. Astonishingly, Bumrah is yet to take any five-wicket haul in ICC events.

Also Read: Most ICC Trophy wins by any team

#5. Ravichandran Ashwin | 59 wickets

Most wickets for India in ICC events: Ravichandran Ashwin | sportzpoint.com

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is always known for his role in the longer format of the game. But, very few know what he has done for India in the limited-overs format, especially in ICC events.

He comes just after Jasprit Bumrah in this list of most wickets for India in ICC events. So far Ashwin has taken 59 wickets in 43 matches that he played for India in ICC events.

Before Ravindra Jadeja took over, Ravichandran Ashwin was India's most successful spinner for India in ICC events. The former off-spinner averages 23.00 with the ball and also has a great strike rate of 26.6 in ICC Events.

#6. Harbhajan Singh | 50 wickets

Most wickets for India in ICC events: Harbhajan Singh - 50 wickets | sportzpoint.com — Image | Sportskeeda

Another off-spinner has occupied his place in this list. Harbhajan Singh comes up after Ravichandran Ash in this list of most wickets for India in ICC events. Bhajji has taken a total of 50 wickets in 53 matches that he has played for India in the ICC events.

The former spinner has some brilliant records in his cricket career, especially in Tests and ODIs. Harbhajan has taken 711 wickets in his career including 411 tests, 269 ODIs, and 25 T20I wickets.

The spinner has done well for India in the ICC events by taking wickets in crucial times. Bhajji has bowled with an average of 33.36 in ODIs and 25.32 in T20Is.

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 4/3/2025 and updated by Koushik Biswas

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Match 9 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: UPW beats RCB in the first super over in WPL history

Catch the live updates, news, scores, and commentary of the Royal Challengers Bangaluru vs UP Warriorz match today in the WPL 2025.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Match 9 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: UPW beats RCB in the first super over in WPL history

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Royal Challengers Bangaluru vs UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Match 9 in Bengaluru at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

This is Payal Debnath, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.

RCB, playing on their home turf, has had a solid start to the season, winning two out of their three matches. Their only loss came at the hands of Mumbai Indians, but they remain a strong contender.

On the other hand, UP Warriorz are finding their rhythm after a shaky start. They registered their first win of the season in their previous game, cruising to a comfortable victory over the Delhi Capitals.

With RCB’s formidable squad and UP Warriorz gaining confidence, this clash is bound to offer plenty of excitement for the fans.

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Feb 24, 2025, 5:59 PM

UPW beats RCB

Just a single and UP Warriorz wins.

UPW beats RCB in the first super over in the WPL history.

RCB 4/0 in 1 over.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:56 PM

That’s 6 off one ball needed

Hard hit to long on and RCB now needs 7 runs to win off 2 balls. Another single and that’s 6 off one ball needed.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:55 PM

Mandhana is saved

Starts with a dot, bowled on the stumps. Richa gets it too straight and crashes into the stumps but Ecclestone doesn’t get a hand on it.

Smriti on strike now. LBW given OUT! Smriti reviews in the last second but is saved. Impact is outside leg and she jogs back.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:51 PM

Richa and Mandhana come to bat

Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana is walking in to bat.

Sophie Ecclestone with the ball.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:44 PM

UPW 8/1

Game-changer Sophie Ecclestone walks in. Dot ball. Garth nailing the wide yorkers. Wide and full, Ecclestone reaches out for it and musters another single. Grace Harris on strike. Another wide.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:42 PM

Henry departs

Henry gets an outside edge and garth has gotten her out for the second time in this match.

UPW 5/1

Feb 24, 2025, 5:40 PM

Four runs in three balls

Chinelle Henry whacks that high up but gets no distance.

Smriti does well to save two runs. Next one lands in no man’s land.

Tempting Henry with an outside off delivery but umpire calls it wide. RCB reviews it but in vain.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:37 PM

Time for SUPER OVER

Chinelle Henry is padded up. So is Grace Harris. Both of them make their way to the centre with only one goal, GO BIG!

Kim Garth with the ball.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:30 PM

We are going to a super over

That’s a run out on the last ball! We are going to a super over. The first ever in WPL.

UPW 180/10 in 20 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:26 PM

Back-to-back sixes

Renuka starts with a crucial SIX over deep square leg!

SIX more! Ecclestone not giving up without a fight!

Feb 24, 2025, 5:24 PM

UPW need 18 runs in 6 balls

Kranti Goud is the last batter in. Gets an edge that runs away behind the keeper and gets two.

UPW 163/9 in 19 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:20 PM

Bisht returns

Saima and Ecclestone finding fielders in the deep. SIX! Saima has unleashed some unbelievable power to hammer this over the bowler.

Doesn’t time this one but lands in no man’s land. Cannot complete the second and OUT!

Feb 24, 2025, 5:19 PM

Back-to-back sixes from Ecclestone

SIX! Ecclestone has gotten enough power under this to cross the backward square ropes.

One more SIX! Launches this straight over long-on to the stands. Three dots to end the over. Game isn’t over yet.

UPW 152/8 in 18 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:16 PM

Six runs and a wicket off the over

Saima Thakor gets an edge to go for FOUR! Six runs and a wicket off the over.

UPW 139/8 in 17 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:15 PM

Chinelle Henry departs

Garth to bowl out. OUT! Gets Chinelle Henry to chop one back on. That might be the much-needed wicket for RCB to get a grip on this match.

Saima Thakor gets an edge to go for FOUR!

Feb 24, 2025, 5:13 PM

UPW 133/7 in 16 overs

SIX! That’s gone a long way! Chinelle connects well and launches the ball over long on. Wareham now bowling to Ecclestone.

The Australian spinner does well to keep the big-hitter in control.

UPW 133/7 in 16 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:06 PM

56 runs needed off 30 balls

Feb 24, 2025, 5:04 PM

Ellyse Perry takes Shweta Sehrawat

Perry with the ball. OUT! Shweta falls soon after and UP is in big trouble. Fullish in the sixth stump channel and Shweta cannot get enough on it.

Sohpie Ecclestone and Chinelle Henry are yet to get off the mark.

Feb 24, 2025, 5:01 PM

Sneh returns with the ball

The batters running hard between the wickets. Finding all the gaps and finds the best one.

Shweta gets a FOUR! Swept over short third and runs away to the ropes.

Uma gets the time and power right but not the area. OUT! Sneh has her third.

UPW 123/6 in 14 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:54 PM

Warriorz maintaining a healthy run rate

FOUR! Shweta gets on one knee and whips it back, over short fine leg.

Uma this time with a FOUR!

Powered between deep mid-wicket and deep backward square leg. The Warriorz maintaining a healthy run rate, 12 off this over.

UPW 115/5 in 13 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:53 PM

Wareham continues

Sticking to a couple of singles. FOUR! Uma smashes the short, wide ball between cover and extra cover.

Wide, has to bowl the last one again. FInishes with a single.

UPW 103/5 in 12 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:49 PM

Grace Harris departs

Garth returns. Pressure starting to build for the batters in search for boundaries. OUT!

Harris finds Sneh Rana at long on and that’s the fifth wicket down for UP.

UPW 94/5 in 11 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:44 PM

UPW 90/4 in 10 overs

Ten runs coming off the over.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:43 PM

Back-to-back fours

Wareham into the attack. Back-to-back FOURs! Sehrawat guides it behind and threads the gap on the off side.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:42 PM

Eight from the over

FOUR! Short and wide, powered through the gap between backward point and short third.

Two fours in a row.

UPW 80/4 in 9 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:39 PM

Ellyse Perry with her season's first over

Ellyse Perry bowling her first over in this season of the WPL. Grace Harris walks in. Challenges the wide call and wins it. No run from Perry’s over so far.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:36 PM

Deepti departs

Sneh to Deepti, FOUR! Tossed up full just outside off, Deepti sweeps in the gap, between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg.

Sehrawat bangs one down the track but long off was stationed there. FOUR! Deepti’s sweep serves her well. Picks out the same gao and is just toying with the field now.

Huge shout for lbw and review taken confidently! The ball grazed the skipper’s gloves and Sneh has two.

UPW 72/4 in 8 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:26 PM

Ekta Bisht into the attack

The spinner keeps the runs to a minimum. Loud appeal for lbw! They don’t take the review and rightfully so. There was an edge. Three runs off the over.

UPW 60/3 in 7 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:23 PM

Deepti keeps the momentum going

FOUR! Deepti keeps the momentum going. going down leg and there’s no protection behind short third.

UPW 57/3 in 6 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:21 PM

McGrath departs

Sneh Rana strikes on her RCB debut and takes McGrath's wicket.

Outside off and beats an advancing McGrath. Easy work for Richa Ghosh with the gloves.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:19 PM

Dinesh Vrinda departs

Vrinda struck on the pads by Renuka but no interest to the appeal. Comes down the track and whacks the next ball over over mid-on for FOUR! OUT! Looked to go the other side of the ball but holes out to Smriti at mid-off.

Tahlia McGrath is the new batter in.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:13 PM

UPW 44/1 in 4 overs

Garth going for runs aplenty. Deepti tickles the ball fine behind for FOUR!

The skipper and Vrinda run three on the first. FOUR more! Deepti picks the short one and pulls it over mid-wicket.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:09 PM

Kiran Navgire departs

OUT! Navgire has to walk back! Castled by Renuka’s in swing.

Deepti Sharma comes in at 3.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:06 PM

Renuka returns

FOUR! Vrinda finds her groove and slices the ball past point.

Feb 24, 2025, 4:04 PM

UPW 25/0 in 2 overs

Kim Garth been taken on by Navgire. Judges the in swings and steps back on the first two balls to smash a FOUR and SIX!

Follows it up with a single. Vrinda Dinesh cannot replicate her partner’s intent. Swing and a miss and Smashes one into the air, but lands in no main’s air.

Shorter and punsihed! Navgire on a roll! Whacks it over the bowler.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:59 PM

Renuka Singh to start with the new ball

FOUR! Navgire opens her account with an inside edge that runs away to the boundary behind the keeper.

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Navgire as she thumps the ball to the long-on boundary.

UPW 9/0 in 1 over.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:37 PM

RCB to a competitive 180-run total

Kim Garth hands the strike over. Close call! Garth came a long way down and had to dart back.

Ecclestone has denied Perry her century. Has kept Perry’s big-hitting to a minimal. And gets Garth run out on the last ball!

Perry is unbeaten on 90 and has steered RCB to a competitive 180-run total.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:33 PM

Perry is in fire

FOUR and SIX! No stopping Perry here! And another FOUR! She is racing away to what can be the first WPL century. Batting on 84 and keeping the strike.

RCB 173/5 in 19 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:32 PM

Georgia Wareham run out

Deepti with the ball. OUT! Mix-up in the middle and Wareham has to walk back. Saima Thakor aces the pick-up and throw.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:25 PM

Perry smashes six

Perry on the charge! Short and down leg from McGarth, picked up and put away into the stands. FOUR!

Wareham tagging along, width on offer, stands up tall and slaps it over mid-off.

Close call! Perry gets her dive right and avoids a runout attempt.

RCB 158/4 in 18 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:22 PM

Perry taking things into her hands

Georgia Wareham is off the mark with a single. Perry has once again been witness to a collapse at the other end and has taken things into her hands. FOUR!

RCB 144/4 in 17 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:20 PM

Kanika Ahuja run out

Feb 24, 2025, 3:18 PM

A loud appeal for lbw

Deepti strikes! A loud appeal for lbw but Uma Chetry quickly swiped the bails off.

Kanika Ahuja had started walking back but umpires are have a check.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:16 PM

A long over

Kanika cannot capitalise the free hit and settles for a single. A long over finally winds up.

RCB 136/3 in 16 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:15 PM

Play resumes after second timeout

Kanika picks up from Richa left off and that’s FOUR! Exquisite placement between cover and mid off. And Henry has to bowl again, oversteps.

Bouncer and called wide, another free hit! And another wide! Free hit continues. Kanika cannot capitalise and settles for a single.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:09 PM

Richa departs

Henry to bowl out. Richa steps out to muscle it past mid off but mistimes. But she nails it on the next one. FOUR!

Henry retaliates with a shorter one and Richa fails for it. OUT! Shot high up Henry completes the catch.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:06 PM

Richa Ghosh comes to bat

Richa Ghosh starts with a bang! FOUR! Slot ball on middle stump and she punches it over the bowler.

RCB 121/2 in 15 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:04 PM

Wyatt-Hodge departs

McGrath to Wyatt-Hodge. OUT! The Warriorz have a breakthrough.

Miscues the cut and fielder tracks the ball to complete a fine, important catch.

Feb 24, 2025, 3:02 PM

Both RCB batters on half-centuries

Both batters on half-centuries and raring to score more.

Ecclestone does well to limit the damage. Limits them to running behind the wickets. Ten coming from the over, nevertheless.

RCB 115/1 in 14 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:59 PM

Wyatt-Hodge gets to her half-century

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Match 9 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Both RCB batters on half-centuries; RCB 115/1 in 14 overs

What a way to bring up a fifty! SIX for Wyatt-Hodge!

Feb 24, 2025, 2:57 PM

Back-to-back boundaries

Back-to-back ones! FOUR! Wyatt-Hodge picking up the pace now. Two FOURs in a row!

Swatted behind square and goes past the bowler. Make that three! Smacked over covers this time.

RCB 105/1 in 13 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:54 PM

Fifty comes for Ellyse Perry

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Match 9 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Fifty comes for Ellyse Perry; RCB 89/1 in 12 overs

Kranti replaces Henry. The Warriorz upping their fielding game. Vrinda aces the drive to thwart the ball from deep point ropes. Perry takes a single and that’s fifty!

Feb 24, 2025, 2:53 PM

Big over for RCB

Could this be the over RCB needed to step on the gas? 14 coming from it.

RCB 89/1 in 12 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:51 PM

Deepti is back

SIX! Wyatt-Hodge picks up the floated delivery and launches it over long on.

Perry joining in on the fun now, FOUR! Shorter and Perry swings past short fine leg to the ropes.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:46 PM

Henry into the attack again

Henry returns. FOUR! Give Perry width and she will make you regret it. Flicks it hard past cover point to the ropes.

Edged but safe! Outside off bounce, Perry gets a top edge but no fielder there. afew singles, eight coming off the over.

RCB 75/1 in 11 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:42 PM

No ball from McGrath

Wyatt-Hodge on strike but can’t make use of the free hit from McGrath’s overstep.

A couple of singles and a double, that’s 10 off the over.

RCB 67/1 in 10 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:41 PM

Tahlia McGrath into the attack

Tahlia McGrath starts with a wide. FOUR! Crafty shot from Perry who took it with the height and guided it over point.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:38 PM

Strategic timeout

Feb 24, 2025, 2:37 PM

Seven runs from the over

Sticking to the outside off line, forcing Perry to try hammering one through the tight protection. But has to settle for the single again.

RCB 57/1 in 9 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:35 PM

Four from perry

Perry’s edge just out of reach for a diving Uma Chetry but that’s FOUR! Kranti is in shock.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:34 PM

Five runs from the over

Perry bangs that straight to the bowler who seemed to have gotten a finger on the ball which crashed into the stumps. A brief check to see if Wyatt-Hodge’s bat was in the crease, and she was.

Wyatt-Hodge on strike, finding the gaps but having to settle with running.

RCB 50/1 in 8 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:29 PM

Eight from the over

Bouncer! Wyatt-Hodge does well to avoid contact. Wider line and Wyatt-Hodge can only swing at air.

RCB 45/1 in 7 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:26 PM

Kranti Goud in action

Sixth bowler in seven over. Kranti Goud into the attack. Perry finds a asingle at short third.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:25 PM

RCB 42/1 in 6 overs

A single to end the eight-run over.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:21 PM

Saima Thakor with the ball

Wyatt-Hodge strikes with intent but the fielder in the deep was in place. SIX! Slot, outside off, easy picking for Perry who dislodges the ball over long on.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:20 PM

RCB 34/1 in 5 overs

Ecclestone reels it back in, finishing with four dots after.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:20 PM

Back-to-back fours

Back-to-back FOURs for Ellyse Perry.

Full on the pads, Perry sweeps it past backward square leg and smashes through covers on the next.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:15 PM

Smriti Mandhana departs

Length ball, on middle and off, Smriti Tries to get room and cut but only manages an inside edge that goes on to flatten off stump.

RCB 26/1 in 4 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:14 PM

First boundary for Mandhana

First boundary off the bat for Smriti and that’ll be some relief for the skipper. Times the straight drive to perfection.

RCB 22/0 in 3 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:11 PM

Henry continues

Henry comes for the third over.

FOUR!! Short and wide, Wyatt-Hodge cuts with power past short third to the fence. Scampers down for a quick single.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:09 PM

Catch dropped

The RCB skipper is handed a second life after backward point cant hold on. That’s 11 from the over.

RCB 13/0 in 2 overs.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:07 PM

Grace Harris with the second over

Grace Harris, the hat-trick taker, has been handed the ball quite early here. SIX!

Didn’t get the release right and Wyatt-Hodge smashes the full-toss over deep backward square ropes.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:05 PM

Two runs from the first over

Cutter, Wyatt-Hodge finds deep point for a run. Smriti unable to breakthrough the heavily guarded off-side region.

Just two runs this over.

RCB 2/0 in 1 over.

Feb 24, 2025, 2:02 PM

Chinelle Herny to start the over

Smriti gets off the mark with a single to mid-off.

Feb 24, 2025, 1:37 PM

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

Smriti Mandhana (capt), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Sneh Rana, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh.

Feb 24, 2025, 1:36 PM

UP Warriorz Playing XI

Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma(c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Uma Chetry(w), Kranti Goud, Saima Thakor.

Feb 24, 2025, 1:35 PM

Toss Update | UPW wins the toss and opts to bowl

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Match 9 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: UPW wins the toss, opts to bowl; Sneh Rana makes RCB debut

UP Warriorz win the toss and decides to bowl first.

Feb 24, 2025, 9:51 AM

How to watch the match?

The live telecast of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz match will be available on the Sports18 Network in India.

The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Feb 24, 2025, 9:47 AM

Match Details

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz

Tournament: Women's Premier League 2025 - Match 9

Date: 24 February 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 Wpl Royal Challengers Bangalore UP Warriorz Womens Cricket

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