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4 out of 4: Rachin Ravindra only scores in ICC tournaments
Rachin Ravindra's latest knock re-affirmed his love for ICC events - he struck a ton on his ODI World Cup debut in 2023 and added another later in the tournament against Pakistan.
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Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 Highlights: RCB win in Chennai for the first time in 17 years
Catch the highlights of the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match tonight in Chennai as RCB managed their first win in Chennai since 2008.
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Mar 28, 2025, 5:47 PM
RCB win by 50 runs!
Mar 28, 2025, 5:22 PM
MSD at the crease!
MS Dhoni comes to the crease as Ravichandran Ashwin got caught at the deep against Liam Livingstone.
Mar 28, 2025, 5:20 PM
CSK 98/6 after 15!
CSK are in big trouble, and they look like they're out of the game already.
But, this is where the NRR would come handy and they would love to score as many as they can.
Mar 28, 2025, 5:09 PM
Dayal gets Dube in the same over | CSK 81/6
Dayal pitched the ball a bit short, and Dube wanted to go for a big pull shot in the leg side.
But he also managed to play the ball down on to the stumps.
CSK 81/6
Mar 28, 2025, 5:04 PM
Yash Dayal gets Ravindra! | CSK 75/5
Yash Dayal gets the big wicket of Rachin Ravindra.
The left handed batter wanted to play across to the lakeside and only managed an inner edge onto his pad, and then it went on to hit the stumps.
Ravindra goes after 41 from 31.
CSK 75/5
Mar 28, 2025, 4:50 PM
Livingstone gets Sam Curran
CSK lose their fourth one.
Full-length ball, pitching outside off stump, the off spinner from Livingstone and Sam Curran gets it off the toe end of the bat, finds Krunal Pandya at long-on
CSK 52/4 after 8.5 over.
Mar 28, 2025, 4:37 PM
Spin into the attack!
Suyash Sharma comes in as an impact sub for RCB.
CSK are already struggling and scored only 30 in the powerplay.
Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran are at the crease now. The require run rate now is over 11 and it is getting tough for the home team.
Mar 28, 2025, 4:24 PM
Bhuvi gets Hooda!
Top class DRS taken by captain Rajat Patidar!
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets Deepak Hooda!
CSK lose their 3rd!#CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/o6RbbbWB08
Mar 28, 2025, 4:15 PM
4 from Bhuvi’s second
Only 4 comes from Bhuvnewshar Kumar’s second over!
He was tight against Deepak Hooda and it is a perfect start for the RCB bowlers!
CSK 13/2 after 3.
Mar 28, 2025, 4:14 PM
Hazelwood gets Tripathi and Gaikwad
What an excellent start from Josh Hazelwood!
He first dismissed Rahul Tripathi and then, with a short ball, got rid of the inform Ruturaj Gaikwad in the final ball of the over.
CSK 7/2 after the second over
Mar 28, 2025, 3:46 PM
RCB finish at 196/7
Great finish for RCB!
19 comes from Sam Curran's final over.
Tim David hits three huge sixes in the last over and gives the momentum RCB were looking for.
They finished at 196/7. David finished with 22 from 8 balls.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:44 PM
19th Over: Pathirana gets two wickets!
That was an excellent over from the Sri Lankan pacer!
Only two came from the over.
He first dismissed Rajat Patidar and bowled two dot balls.
Then, after a single, he dismissed Krunal Pandya in that over.
Only two from the over.
W, 0, 0, 1 WD, W, 0, 0
Mar 28, 2025, 3:40 PM
18th over: 9 runs and 1 wicket
Khaleel Ahmed had a pivotal over, mixing runs with a key wicket!
Khaleel started with Rajat Patidar, who brought up his fifty in style—upper-cutting a short ball for four with excellent timing and placement, a captain’s knock!
Patidar followed with a single to cover on the second, driving a full toss. Jitesh Sharma couldn’t get a short ball away on the third, stuck for a dot on a pull.
Khaleel struck on the fourth—Jitesh pulled a short ball straight to Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket, a big wicket!
New man Tim David got going right away, slicing a short ball to the third man fence for four on the fifth. Khaleel finished with a dot, beating David on a cover drive with a full ball, despite an appeal. Khaleel gave away runs but that wicket was crucial!
9 runs and a wicket (4, 1, 0, W, 4, 0). RCB at 176/5 after the 18th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:28 PM
Fifty for captain Rajat Patidar!
Mar 28, 2025, 3:27 PM
17th Over: 14 from Pathirana's over!
Matheesha Pathirana had a mixed over with some big hits!
Pathirana started with Rajat Patidar flicking a good-length ball to deep square leg for a single. Jitesh Sharma followed with a single to deep fine leg on the second, glancing a good-length ball. Patidar then launched a full ball for a massive six over the stands on the third—a cracking lofted on drive!
Pathirana pulled it back on the fourth, beating Patidar on a pull off a short ball for a dot.
He then bowled a wide on the fifth, a yorker too far down leg. Patidar flicked a full toss to deep backward square leg for a single, and Jitesh finished with a four, pulling a short ball to deep midwicket.
Pathirana took some stick with that six and four!
14 runs from the over (1, 1, 6, 0, 1 WD, 1, 4). RCB at 167/4 after the 17th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:20 PM
16th Over: Noor gets another wicket
Noor Ahmad had a mixed over, grabbing a wicket but conceding a big hit!
Noor started with Rajat Patidar driving a good-length ball to long-off for a single. Liam Livingstone then smashed a full ball for a six, slog-sweeping it to deep forward square leg—a massive strike!
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But Noor struck back on the third—Livingstone went for a sweep off a full ball but was bowled, a big wicket for RCB!
New man Jitesh Sharma got off the mark with a single to deep point on the fourth, cutting a good-length ball. Patidar finished with a single to long-off on the fifth, driving a full ball. Noor gave away runs but that wicket was crucial!
9 runs and a wicket (1, 6, W, 1, 1). RCB at 147/4 after the 16th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:18 PM
15th Over: Tight over from Khaleel
Khaleel Ahmed kept things tight despite a few runs leaking!
Khaleel started with Liam Livingstone missing a good-length ball on an on drive for a dot, looking uncomfortable.
Livingstone pulled a short ball to deep backward square leg for a single on the second, and Rajat Patidar glided a short ball to square third man for a single on the third. Livingstone couldn’t connect on the fourth, beaten on a pull off a short ball, but he managed two on the fifth, pulling a short ball to deep midwicket.
He missed another cut on the last, beaten by a short ball. Khaleel kept the batters in check with those short balls!
5 runs from the over (0, 1, 1, 0, 2, 0). RCB at 138/3 after the 15th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:13 PM
14th Over: Expensive over from Jadeja | RCB 134/3
Ravindra Jadeja had a rocky start but pulled it back in that over!
Jadeja started with a bang—Rajat Patidar slogged a full ball for a big six into the stands, a maximum to kick things off! Patidar kept going on the second, making room to chip a full ball over cover for four—10 runs off the first two balls, threatening a huge over! But Jadeja tightened up.
Patidar left a good-length ball on the third, and on the fourth, he was beaten on a lofted cover drive for a dot despite looking uncomfortable. Patidar got four more on the fifth, lofting a good-length ball for a boundary, but Jadeja bowled a wide on the sixth, a full ball too far outside off.
Patidar couldn’t capitalize on the last, missing a lofted on drive for a dot. Jadeja took some stick early but finished strong!
16 runs from the over (6, 4, 0, 4, 0, 1 WD, 0). RCB at 134/3 after the 14th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:06 PM
Over 13: Noor gets the big wicket | RCB 118/3
Noor Ahmad struck a big blow in a tight over!
Noor started with Rajat Patidar, who, despite looking uncomfortable, lofted a good-length ball for a single on the first. Noor got the big fish on the second—Virat Kohli went for a lofted on-drive off a full ball but holed out to Rachin Ravindra at deep midwicket, a massive wicket!
New man Liam Livingstone couldn’t get a full ball away on the third, driving to short extra cover for a dot, but he drove a full ball to deep cover for a single on the last. Noor kept it tight and got the key scalp of Kohli!
3 runs and a wicket (1, W, 0, 1). RCB at 118/3 after the 13th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:05 PM
Over 12: RCB 116/2
Ravindra Jadeja kept things steady, but a dropped catch cost him!
Jadeja started with Rajat Patidar driving a good-length ball to extra cover for a single. Virat Kohli followed with a single to short extra cover on the second, driving a good-length ball. Patidar got a life on the third—he mistimed a loft off a full ball, but Deepak Hooda dropped it at long-off, allowing a single.
Kohli then stepped down on the fourth, lofting a good-length ball for two to straight long-on. He drove a full ball to long-on for a single on the fifth, and Patidar finished with a single to deep point, cutting a good-length ball. Jadeja kept the runs in check, but that drop hurt!
7 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1). RCB at 116/2 after the 12th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:04 PM
Over 11: RCB 109/2
Matheesha Pathirana had a tough over as Kohli and Patidar turned it on!
Pathirana started with Virat Kohli missing a short ball on a pull for a dot. Kohli responded on the second, pulling a short ball for a massive six over the ropes—what a shot from the King!
He followed with a lofted on drive for four on the third, and then another four on the fourth, driving a good-length ball for back-to-back boundaries! Kohli drove a full ball to long-on for a single on the fifth, and Rajat Patidar finished with a straight four on the last, driving a full ball like an arrow. Pathirana got hit hard—16 runs off the over!
16 runs from the over (0, 6, 4, 4, 1, 1). RCB at 109/2 after the 11th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:01 PM
10th over: RCB 93/2
Noor Ahmad had a decent over until Patidar finished with a bang!
Noor started with Rajat Patidar, who, despite looking uncomfortable, lofted a full ball for a single on the first.
Virat Kohli followed with a square drive to deep forward point for a single on the second, and Patidar drove a full ball to wide long-off for another single on the third.
Kohli swept a full ball to deep midwicket for a single on the fourth, but Patidar couldn’t get a good-length ball away on the fifth, driving straight to extra cover for a dot. Then Patidar turned it on—smoking a full ball into the long-on stands for a big six to end the over, a maximum to cap 10 runs! Noor kept it tight early but that six hurt.
10 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 6). RCB at 93/2 after the 10th.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:48 PM
9th Over: 6 from Pathirana's first | RCB 83/2
Matheesha Pathirana kept it tight in a low-scoring over!
He started with Rajat Patidar getting a leg bye off a good-length ball, nudged to short midwicket.
Virat Kohli couldn’t connect on the second, beaten on a pull off a short ball. Kohli then pushed a short ball to deep square leg for a single on the third, and Patidar flicked a good-length ball to square fine leg for a single on the fourth. Pathirana bowled a wide on the fifth, a yorker too far down leg as Kohli left it.
Kohli followed with a single to deep square leg off a yorker, and Patidar finished with a single to deep third man, gliding a short ball. Pathirana kept the runs in check!
6 runs from the over (1 LB, 0, 1, 1, 1 WD, 1, 1). RCB at 83/2 after the 9th.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:45 PM
8th Over: Ashwin gets Padikkal | RCB 77/2
Ashwin started with a wide to Devdutt Padikkal, a good-length ball that went astray.
Padikkal then nudged a single to deep midwicket on the first legal ball, pushing a good-length delivery.
Virat Kohli couldn’t get a good-length ball away on the second, stuck for a dot despite an aggressive cover drive, but pushed a yorker to wide long-on for a single on the third.
Padikkal lofted a full ball for two to deep cover on the fourth, but Ashwin struck on the fifth—Padikkal tried to clear cover again but didn’t get the elevation, and Ruturaj Gaikwad took a diving catch forward, a huge wicket!
New man Rajat Patidar got off the mark with a single to long-on on the last, driving a full ball. Ashwin’s strike was the highlight!
6 runs and a wicket (1 WD, 1, 0, 1, 2, W, 1). RCB at 77/2 after the 8th.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:39 PM
7th Over: 15 from Jadeja’s first | RCB 71/1
Devdutt Padikkal plays the whole over from Jadeja and he scores 15 against him.
He swept the second ball for a four and repeated the same two balls later to get another boundary.
In the fifth ball, he stepped down the track to hit it for a six. Padikkal concluded the over with a single!
0, 4, 0, 4, 6, 1
RCB 71/1 after 7!
Mar 28, 2025, 2:36 PM
6th Over: 11 from Curran’s second | RCB 56/1
Devdutt Padikkal hits Sam Curran for a huge six over square leg to make it a big over from Sam Curran!
1, 0, 2, 0, 6, 1wd, 1
RCB finish the powerplay at 56/1
Mar 28, 2025, 2:33 PM
5th Over: Noor gets Salt
Noor Ahmed starts from where he left off in the last match!
After three singles in first three ball, Kohli hit the fourth one for a boundary, off a full toss ball.
He took a single in the next ball. But, Noor won the battle by dismissing Phil Salt, out stumped in the next ball.
MS Dhoni with a lightning-speed glove work. Salt goes after 32 from 16 balls.
RCB 45/1
Mar 28, 2025, 2:27 PM
MS DHONI AT HIS BEST
RAPID FROM MS DHONI!
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MS DHONI GETS PHIL SALT SUTMPED OUT WITH A QUICK REACTION!
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Mar 28, 2025, 2:22 PM
4th Over: Good start from Curran | 37/0
Good start from Sam Curran!
He started the over by coming around the wicket.
Kohli took a couple in the second ball and played another dot.
Curran went for a slower ball in the fifth ball and finished with a single.
0, 2, 0, 1LB, 1, 1
RCB 37/0
Mar 28, 2025, 2:17 PM
3rd Over: Excellent over from Khaleel | RCB 32/0
Top class over from the left-arm pacer.
He nearly got Virat Kohli LBW in the first ball. The on-field decision was not out and Gaikwad went upstairs but only to see the ball pitching outside leg stump.
Third ball went for leg bye but Salt pulled the fourth one for a boundary. After a dot in the next ball, he finished with a couple in the last ball.
0, 0, 1LB, 4, 0, 2
7 from the third over. 32/0 after 3.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:13 PM
2nd Over: 16 from Ashwin’s over | RCB 25/0
Expensive over from the veteran spinner.
Salt pulled the first ball for a six and got another four in the next ball with a backfoot drive.
After two singles, Salt finished the over with a sweep shot that gave him another boundary.
6, 4, 1, 0, 1, 4
RCB 25/0
Mar 28, 2025, 2:10 PM
1st Over: RCB 9/0
Khaleel Ahmed did start well against Phil Salth but Salt swung his on the fourth ball and managed a top edge for the first boundary of the match.
In the fifth ball, Salt sliced over point to get another boundary.
He then finished with a single to get 9 from the over.
0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 1
RCB 9/0 after 1.
Mar 28, 2025, 1:43 PM
Playing XI: RCB
RCB XI: P. Salt, V. Kohli, D. Padikkal, R. Patidar (c), L. Livingstone, J. Sharma (wk), T. David, K. Pandya, B. Kumar, J. Hazlewood, Y. Dayal.
Mar 28, 2025, 1:40 PM
Playing XI: CSK
CSK XI: R. Gaikwad (c), R. Ravindra, D. Hooda, R. Tripathi, R. Jadeja, S. Curran, MS. Dhoni (wk), R. Ashwin, N. Ahmad, M. Pathirana, K. Ahmed.
Mar 28, 2025, 1:38 PM
Toss Update
CSK win the toss, and they decide to bowl first
Mar 28, 2025, 10:22 AM
Venue | Chepauk Stadium
Mar 28, 2025, 10:18 AM
CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches played |
33 |
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CSK won |
21 |
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RCB won |
11 |
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Drawn |
1 |
Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the CSK vs RCB Match 6 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM
Match Details
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Tournament: IPL 2025
Date: 28 March 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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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.
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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 PM•1 min read
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Mar 9, 2025, 6:15 PM
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Mar 9, 2025, 6:15 PM
The redemption 🫶
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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
Mar 9, 2025, 6:14 PM
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Mar 9, 2025, 4:21 PM
India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!
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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!
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!
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
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!
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Michael Bracewell gets Virat Kohli!
IND 106/2 after 19.2 overs!#INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/FfXMWz3E4B
Mar 9, 2025, 2:24 PM
Philips is a freak! Gill is out!
GLENN PHILIPS IS A FREAK!
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He dismisses Shubman Gill with another stunning catch!
INDIA 106/1#INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 #ChampionsTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/8o39jT7Vsv
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
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.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:37 AM
NZ 104/3 in 22 overs.
Only two singles off Jadeja's over, NZ 104/3 in 22 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:37 AM
Shouts from Jadeja, but Latham is safe
Third ball of the 21st over as Jadeja seems to get Latham out on lbw. Huge appeal from Jadeja, Rohit Sharma takes the review!
However, the DRS shows the ball missing the wickets, Latham survives.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:28 AM
20 overs are up, NZ reach hundred
NZ have crossed the hundred-run mark.
India have been successful in these ten overs after the first ten, managing two wickets while giving only 32 runs.
NZ 101/3 in 20 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:24 AM
Appeal for a direct run-out, but Mitchell is safe
India lodged a huge appeal for a run-out following a direct throw in the fourth ball of the over!
Rohit hit the bull's eye with a direct throw but Mitchell has made it.
NZ 95/3 in 18 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:21 AM
NZ edging closer to hundred
NZ are 90/3 in 17 overs, edging closer to the 100-run mark.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:11 AM
NZ 83/3 in 15 overs.
Only two runs off Kuldeep's over, NZ stands on 83/3 in 15 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:07 AM
NZ 77/3 in 13 overs.
Indian spinners have pulled India back in the game after a fierce start from the Kiwi openers.
NZ managed only 26 runs, whereas India picked three wickets in the last six overs.
NZ 77/3 in 13 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 10:04 AM
Williamson gone!
Kuldeep comes in attack, and oh yes, gets another wicket!
Williamson misread the length and spooned the ball back. Kuldeep sprinted to the right to take an easy catch!
Tom Latham replaces Kane Williamson (11 off 14).
NZ 75/3 in 12.2 overs!
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)
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.
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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.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:38 AM
NZ Review
Varun Chakravarthy comes in attack, and seemingly traps Rachin to get caught behind. KL looks confident but Rachin calls for an immediate review.
However, the third umpire calls to overturn the decision.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:36 AM
NZ brings up the fifty!
Will Young pulls it toward the mid-on, and it's a four in the last ball of a chaotic seventh over.
NZ 51/0 in 7 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:33 AM
Shami drops Rachin!
Shami had a chance to send Rachin back off his bowling, but he dropped the catch, similarly to how he dropped a catch in the semis.
Shami calls on the physio immediately and looks to have hurt his finger.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:31 AM
Appeal for lbw
Huge appeal from Indian players following a supposed lbw from Shami's second ball. Though it was not given as height is the issue.
However, no DRS is taken as well.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:29 AM
NZ 46/0 in 6 overs.
Nine comes in Varun's first over. NZ edges closer to fifty.
NZ 46/0 in 6 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:26 AM
Varun Chakravarthy replaces Hardik Pandya
Rohit Sharma wastes no time in bringing in India's trumpcard, Varun Chakravarthy!
Mar 9, 2025, 9:25 AM
NZ 37/0 in 5 overs.
11 comes from the 5th over delivered by Shami.
Rachin Ravindra batting on 25* off 14, accompanied by Wil Young, 10* off 14.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:24 AM
Two consecutive fours
Shami comes on to deliver the fifth over, as the first ball is a single, but two consecutive fours come off Rachin Ravindra's willow.
A sudden flurry of bounadries, NZ eyeing a big total.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:20 AM
NZ 26/0 in 4 overs.
New Zealand picks up the momentum in an expensive 4th over, picking 16 runs.
Two boundaries and one over boundary off Hardik's over.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:19 AM
Cracking one from Ravindra!
Hardik delivers a short length one, and Rachin sends it out of the ground over the extra cover.
The first six comes off NZ's innings.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:11 AM
NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.
Following the only boundary in Shami's first over, only two runs come off in the second over from Hardik.
NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.
Mar 9, 2025, 9:02 AM
First ball
Rachin Ravindra and Will Young open NZ innings!
On the other end, Mohammad Shami opens bowling for India.
Mar 9, 2025, 8:58 AM
Playing XI: New Zealand
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Will 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!
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!
Mar 9, 2025, 6:50 AM
Locked in!
Two teams eager to etch their name in the history books. Who's winning the #ChampionsTrophy? 🏆
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Mar 9, 2025, 6:44 AM
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