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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Mohammed Shami to play for Bengal; Sudip Gharami named captain

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been named in the Bengal squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Sudip Kumar Gharami has been named as the captain of the squad.

Nov 18, 2024, 3:17 PM3 min read

Mohammed Shami will be featuring in SMAT for Bengal.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been named in the Bengal squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Shami, who played his first match in 360 days in the Ranji Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh, will boost Bengal's chances in the tournament.

Sudip Kumar Gharami, who was Bengal's captain in the white-ball format last season, has been named as the captain of the squad for this season as well. 

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Fresh from Australia tour, Abishek Porel will be the main wicket-keeper batter for Bengal.

In the 20-men squad, Bengal has named three wicket-keepers for the tournament. Abishek Porel, who recently toured Australia for the India-A team, will continue as the main man behind the stumps. Meantime, Shakir Habib Gandhi and Agniv Pan will be the other keeper-batters of the team. Interestingly, all three wicket-keepers of the squad are left-handed batters, giving coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla a few options to play with in the batting order.

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Sudip Chatterjee, who came back from Tripura to rejoin his home state, will continue as one of the top-order batters for Bengal. The left-handed batter has done well in the Ranji Trophy this season and will be a key player for Bengal in the white-ball format as well. Ranjot Singh Khaira and Sudip Gharami will be the top-order batters for them this time.

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Shahbaz Ahmed will be a key player for Bengal in SMAT.

Ritwick Roy Chowdhury, one of the best white-ball finishers for Bengal, along with all-rounders Shahbaz Ahmed, Karan Lal, Writtick Chatterjee and Saksham Chaudhary will be key clog for Laxmi Ratan Shukla and team management. Ritwick and Shaksham will be the pace bowling all-rounders of the team, while Karan, Writtick and Shahbaz will be the spinner all-rounders.

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Sayan Ghosh in action for Mohun Bagan in a club game.

In the absence of Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, Ishan Porel, Mohammed Kaif, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sayan Ghosh and Kanishk Seth will share the load of bowling those crucial overs along with new names like Soummyadip Mandal. The inclusion of U-23 captain Prayas Ray Barman means there will be enough variations while defending totals as well.

Bengal is placed in Group A alongside Punjab, Hyderabad, Mizoram, MP, Meghalaya, Bihar, and Rajasthan. 

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Bengal squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

Sudip Kr Gharami (captain), Mohammad Shami, Abishek Porel (WK), Sudip Chatterjee, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karan Lal, Writtick Chatterjee, Ritwick Roy Chowdhury, Shakir Habib Gandhi (WK), Ranjot Singh Khaira, Prayas Ray Barman, Agniv Pan (WK), Pradipta Pramanik, Saksham Chaudhary, Ishan Porel, Md Kaif, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Sayan Ghosh, Kanishk Seth, Soummyadip Mandal.

Bengal's schedule in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

  • 23 November' 24 - Bengal vs Punjab - Rajkot - 4.30 pm
  • 25 November 2024 - Bengal vs Hyderabad - Rajkot - 4.30 pm
  • 27 November 2024 - Bengal vs Mizoram - Saurashtra - 9 am  
  • 29 November 2024 - Bengal vs Madhya Pradesh - Saurashtra - 1.30 pm
  • 1 December 2024 - Bengal vs Meghalaya - Rajkot - 11 am
  • 3 December 2024 - Bengal vs Bihar - Saurashtra - 9 am 
  • 5 December 2024 - Bengal vs Rajasthan - Rajkot - 11 am

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

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

Mar 9, 2025, 6:11 PM1 min read

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

Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the India vs New Zealand Final in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be played today at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Exactly a week ago, India faced off against New Zealand in the last group game of the Group A. India won the match by 44 runs to finish first in the group stage.

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

Both teams have displayed supreme cricketing action so far in this tournament, setting up a potential thrilling final. So just relax and enjoy the epic clash as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, images and match commentary of the epic India vs New Zealand Final in the ICC CT '25.

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

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Mar 9, 2025, 6:15 PM

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Mar 9, 2025, 4:21 PM

India win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Mar 9, 2025, 4:18 PM

2 needed from last over

India now need 2 from last over!

Mar 9, 2025, 4:14 PM

7 needed from 12 balls

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

India need 7 from 12 balls!

Mar 9, 2025, 4:12 PM

Jamieson gets Haridk

The short ball does the trick for the Kiwis!

He dismisses Hardik with a caught and bowled chance!

11 needed from 16 

Mar 9, 2025, 4:08 PM

12 needed from 18 balls!

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

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

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

India 240/5 and need 12 from 18 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 4:03 PM

21 from 4 balls!

11 comes from Ravindra’s over!

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

India need 21 from 24 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:58 PM

32 from 30 needed!

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

India need 32 from 30 balls!

Mar 9, 2025, 3:55 PM

40 needed from 6 overs

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

Mar 9, 2025, 3:50 PM

46 needed from last 7

Mitchell Santner finishes his spell! 

10-46-2!

India need 46 from 42 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:44 PM

Bracewell gets Axar! IND 203/5

Another twist in the match!

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

O’Rourke takes an easy catch at long off!

India 203/5 after 41.3 overs!

Mar 9, 2025, 3:40 PM

India cross 200 in 41 overs

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

India cross 200 in 41 overs!

India 202/4 after 41 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:38 PM

India need 60 in 60

We are down to the business end now!

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

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Mar 9, 2025, 3:31 PM

Santner gets Iyer | IND 183/4

Is there another twist in the game?

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

Iyer goes after 48! 

India 183/4

Mar 9, 2025, 3:25 PM

69 needed from 72 balls

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

India now need 69 from 72 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:21 PM

Huge moment! Jamieson drops Iyer!

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

Huge, huge moment of the match!

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

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

India 176/3 after 37 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:12 PM

Require run rate goes over 6!

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

India 161/3 after 35 overs. 

91 needed from 90 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 3:06 PM

India cross 150 in 33 overs!

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

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

India 154/3 after 33 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:57 PM

India 136/3 after 30

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

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

India 136/3 after 30 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:44 PM

India lose Rohit! IND 122/3

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

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

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

Rohit missed the ball and an easy stumping for Latham! 

Rohit goes after a 76 from 83 balls!

India 122/3 after 26.1 overs 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:40 PM

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

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

India need 130 from 150 balls! 

Rohit 76 from 82 balls 

Iyer 9 from 19 balls! 

Mar 9, 2025, 2:26 PM

Kohli is gone for 1! | IND 106/2

Mar 9, 2025, 2:24 PM

Philips is a freak! Gill is out!

Mar 9, 2025, 2:08 PM

100 up for India in 17 overs

India cross 100 in 17 overs! 

Rohit and Gill are looking good in the middle!

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

Mar 9, 2025, 1:59 PM

Gill changing his gear | IND 86/0 after 14

After a slow start, Shubman Gill steps out of his crease to punch the ball over long off for a six! 

India 86/0 after 14 overs! 

Mar 9, 2025, 1:47 PM

Rohit completes his fifty

In just 41 balls, Rohit Sharma scores his first fifty in ICC knockouts!

India 65/0 after 10.1 overs 

Mar 9, 2025, 1:43 PM

Rohit goes bang-bang! INDI 59/0 after 8

Rohit hits two fours and one huge six against Smith and put more pressure on New Zealand. 

India 59/0 after 8.

Mar 9, 2025, 1:36 PM

India cross 50 in 7th over

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.

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Mar 9, 2025, 10:43 AM

Latham takes the review!

This time Jadeja has seemingly found the breakthrough off lbw. Latham misses the sweep, Jadeja appeals and the umpire lifts his finger straightaway. Latham reviews immediately. 

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

Mar 9, 2025, 10:37 AM

NZ 104/3 in 22 overs.

Only two singles off Jadeja's over, NZ 104/3 in 22 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 10:37 AM

Shouts from Jadeja, but Latham is safe

Third ball of the 21st over as Jadeja seems to get Latham out on lbw. Huge appeal from Jadeja, Rohit Sharma takes the review!

However, the DRS shows the ball missing the wickets, Latham survives.

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

Mar 9, 2025, 10:28 AM

20 overs are up, NZ reach hundred

NZ have crossed the hundred-run mark.

India have been successful in these ten overs after the first ten, managing two wickets while giving only 32 runs.

NZ 101/3 in 20 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 10:24 AM

Appeal for a direct run-out, but Mitchell is safe

India lodged a huge appeal for a run-out following a direct throw in the fourth ball of the over!

Rohit hit the bull's eye with a direct throw but Mitchell has made it.

NZ 95/3 in 18 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 10:21 AM

NZ edging closer to hundred

NZ are 90/3 in 17 overs, edging closer to the 100-run mark.

Mar 9, 2025, 10:11 AM

NZ 83/3 in 15 overs.

Only two runs off Kuldeep's over, NZ stands on 83/3 in 15 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 10:07 AM

NZ 77/3 in 13 overs.

Indian spinners have pulled India back in the game after a fierce start from the Kiwi openers.

NZ managed only 26 runs, whereas India picked three wickets in the last six overs.

NZ 77/3 in 13 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 10:04 AM

Williamson gone!

Kuldeep comes in attack, and oh yes, gets another wicket!

Williamson misread the length and spooned the ball back. Kuldeep sprinted to the right to take an easy catch!

Tom Latham replaces Kane Williamson (11 off 14).

NZ 75/3 in 12.2 overs!

Kuldeep Yadav sent Kane Williamson back cheaply, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025
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Mar 9, 2025, 9:57 AM

NZ 73/2 in 11 overs.

Kuldeep had an impressive first over, taking an important wicket by dismissing Rachin after conceding only four runs.

NZ 73/2 in 11 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:55 AM

What a delivery! Kuldeep breaks Rachin's stumps!

Kuldeep Yadav comes in attack and benefits India in the best possible way in the very first ball!

What a brilliant googly from the Indian wrist-spinner, as the ball fooled Rachin and broke the stumps!

Huge wicket for Team India!

Daryll Mitchell replaces Rachin Ravindra. (37 off 29)

Rachin Ravindra loses his stumps to Kuldeep Yadav, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025
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Mar 9, 2025, 9:52 AM

10 overs are up

NZ brings up 69/1 in the first powerplay.

Rachin Ravindra (37* off 28) and Kane Williamson (9* off 9) are on the crease.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:44 AM

NZ 58/1 in 8 overs.

NZ loses their first wicket in the eighth over.

Only three off Varun, along with an expensive wicket.

NZ 58/1 in 8 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:43 AM

Will Young dismissed!

Mar 9, 2025, 9:40 AM

Rachin dropped, AGAIN!

Rachin Ravindra gets another lifeline as Shreyas Iyer drops him in the deep in the second ball of the eighth over!

Ravindra swept the ball high into the air, and Shreyas covered ground well to reach it in the deep midwicket area. He dived with his arms outstretched but could not catch the ball.

Shreyas Iyer couldn't latch on to this chance from Rachin Ravindra, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Dubai, March 9, 2025
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Mar 9, 2025, 9:38 AM

NZ Review

Varun Chakravarthy comes in attack, and seemingly traps Rachin to get caught behind. KL looks confident but Rachin calls for an immediate review.

However, the third umpire calls to overturn the decision.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:36 AM

NZ brings up the fifty!

Will Young pulls it toward the mid-on, and it's a four in the last ball of a chaotic seventh over.

NZ 51/0 in 7 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:33 AM

Shami drops Rachin!

Shami had a chance to send Rachin back off his bowling, but he dropped the catch, similarly to how he dropped a catch in the semis.

Shami calls on the physio immediately and looks to have hurt his finger.

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Mar 9, 2025, 9:31 AM

Appeal for lbw

Huge appeal from Indian players following a supposed lbw from Shami's second ball. Though it was not given as height is the issue.

However, no DRS is taken as well.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:29 AM

NZ 46/0 in 6 overs.

Nine comes in Varun's first over. NZ edges closer to fifty.

NZ 46/0 in 6 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:26 AM

Varun Chakravarthy replaces Hardik Pandya

Rohit Sharma wastes no time in bringing in India's trumpcard, Varun Chakravarthy!

Mar 9, 2025, 9:25 AM

NZ 37/0 in 5 overs.

11 comes from the 5th over delivered by Shami.

Rachin Ravindra batting on 25* off 14, accompanied by Wil Young, 10* off 14.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:24 AM

Two consecutive fours

Shami comes on to deliver the fifth over, as the first ball is a single, but two consecutive fours come off Rachin Ravindra's willow.

A sudden flurry of bounadries, NZ eyeing a big total.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:20 AM

NZ 26/0 in 4 overs.

New Zealand picks up the momentum in an expensive 4th over, picking 16 runs.

Two boundaries and one over boundary off Hardik's over.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:19 AM

Cracking one from Ravindra!

Hardik delivers a short length one, and Rachin sends it out of the ground over the extra cover.

The first six comes off NZ's innings.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:11 AM

NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.

Following the only boundary in Shami's first over, only two runs come off in the second over from Hardik.

NZ 6/0 in 2 overs.

Mar 9, 2025, 9:02 AM

First ball

Rachin Ravindra and Will Young open NZ innings!

On the other end, Mohammad Shami opens bowling for India.

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

Mar 9, 2025, 8:58 AM

Playing XI: New Zealand

Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Will O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson.

Mar 9, 2025, 8:58 AM

Playing XI: India

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

Mar 9, 2025, 8:36 AM

All to play for!

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

Mar 9, 2025, 8:34 AM

TOSS | NZ wins the toss and elects to bat first

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

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

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

Mar 9, 2025, 6:50 AM

Locked in!

Mar 9, 2025, 6:44 AM

India vs New Zealand | Previous meetings in ICC tournaments

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

Today, they meet again in the ultimatum match.

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

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

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

Match Preview: India vs New Zealand

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

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Match Details

Match: India vs New Zealand 

Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Final

Date: 9 March 2025

Time: 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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"Use of saliva on ball," Mohammed Shami wants the ban to be lifted on applying saliva on the ball

The ban on the use of saliva on ball was first imposed in May 2020 as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, in September 2022, the ICC made the ban permanent.

Mar 7, 2025, 12:36 PM3 min read

"Use of saliva on ball," Mohammed Shami wants the ban to be lifted on applying saliva on the ball

Indian bowler Mohammed Shami recently demanded the ICC to lift the ban on applying saliva on ball. Now former New Zealand bowler Tim Southee and former South African all-rounder Vernon Philander have supported Shami's demand.

Shami, while talking to reporters after Team India's 4-wicket win over Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy, had requested the ICC to lift the ban on the use of saliva on ball.

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Use of saliva on ball should be allowed to bring back reverse swing

"We are trying (to get reverse swing), but the usage of saliva on the ball is not allowed," Shami told reporters.

"We keep appealing that we should be allowed to use saliva so that we can bring reverse swing back into the game and it becomes interesting."

Southee and Philander backed Shami

Supporting Shami's statement, Southee said on ESPNcricinfo's Match Day, "That was a rule brought around Covid with the virus going around the world, but I think as a bowler, you want to have a slight advantage," 

"We see the game going the way it's going and seeing sides score 362 and more often than not over 300 in this format. I think there needs to be something in the bowlers' favour, and whether that's a little bit of saliva, then yeah, I don't see why they couldn't afford to get that back in."

At the same time, Philander said that in the second semi-final played against New Zealand, the South African bowlers could have benefited from applying saliva and using reverse swing, particularly in the later half of the innings. New Zealand amassed 362 for 6 in their 50 overs.

"If we look at the state of that ball, I mean towards the back end, it was really scuffed up, and I think had you used the saliva [to polish one side of the ball], the element of the reverse swing might have come into play," Philander said.

"So it certainly does play a part. You can get it to shine up and you use the elements to swing it a little longer."

Also Read: Most ICC Finals as captain

Use of saliva banned during COVID 19

The ban on the use of saliva on ball was first imposed in May 2020 as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, in September 2022, the ICC made the ban permanent.

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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.

Mar 4, 2025, 1:29 PM4 min read

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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Last 10 winners of the Ranji Trophy

The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has finally concluded with Vidarbha winning their third Ranji title defeating Kerala in the finals.

Mar 3, 2025, 1:36 PM2 min read

Last 10 winners of the Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy is an annual domestic first-class cricket competition organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and played between the country's state and regional cricket associations.

Last 10 winners of the Ranji Trophy | SportzPoint.com
Mumbai Ranji Team with the title
Image - mykhel

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The premier domestic competition named after the first Indian cricketer, Ranjitsinhji, who was also known as 'Ranji', was launched in 1934-35 featuring 15 teams in four zones in a knockout format and has since expanded to a 32-team tournament in the league and knockout format.

The first-ever edition was won by Bombay now known as Mumbai, who have also won the Ranji title the most. Record champions Mumbai have won the Ranji Trophy 41 times so far. Mumbai has also reached the final 47 times.

Karnataka earlier played as Mysore is the second most successful team in the Ranji Trophy, having won the title 8 times and finished runners up 6 times followed by Delhi, who have won the title 7 times and finished as runners-up 8 times.

The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has finally concluded with Vidarbha winning their third Ranji title defeating Kerala in the finals. Let's check out the last 10 winners of the Ranji title.

Read Also: Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season

Last 10 winners of the Ranji Trophy

Season Winner Runner Up
2014–15 Karnataka Tamil Nadu
2015–16 Mumbai Saurashtra
2016–17 Gujarat Mumbai
2017–18 Vidarbha Delhi
2018–19 Vidarbha Saurashtra
2019–20 Saurashtra Bengal
2021–22 Madhya Pradesh Mumbai
2022–23 Saurashtra Bengal
2023–24 Mumbai Vidarbha
2024-25 Vidarbha Kerala

N.B: Last Updated on 03/03/2025.

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Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season

Ashutosh Aman of Bihar has the record for most wickets in a single Ranji season currently. Jaydev Unadkat and Harsh Dubey follow him on the list.

Feb 27, 2025, 4:18 PM6 min read

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season: Harsh Dubey | sportzpoint.com
Harsh Dubey has already taken 66 wickets in 2024-25 season. Image | PTI

Ranji Trophy, the Premier Division Tournament in Indian domestic cricket has given future stars of Indian cricket over the years. Domestic players prove themselves in the Ranji Trophy as best in the country, before announcing themselves on the world stage.

Today, we will discuss the players who have taken the most wickets in a Ranji Trophy season to cement their place in the history of Indian domestic cricket. Ashutosh Aman of Bihar has the record for most wickets taken in a single Ranji season currently.

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season

10. Sai Kishore | 53 wickets

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season - Sai Kishore - 53 wickets | sportzpoint.com
Image | PTI

Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner Sai Kishore took 53 wickets in a single season in 2023-24 and listed himself in the record books. He became the first Tamil Nadu bowler to take more than fifty wickets in a Ranji Season.

Sai Kishore took a total of 53 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 18.52 including 3 five-wicket hauls. Despite his heroics with the ball, Tamil Nadu fell short against Mumbai in the semi-finals that season. 

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9. Gurinder Singh | 53 wickets

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season: Gurinder Singh - 53 wickets | sportzpoint.com
Image | TOI

Playing for Meghalaya, left-arm spinner Gurinder Singh took 53 wickets in just 8 matches to finish as the second-highest wicket-taker of the 2018/19 Ranji Trophy season. Gurinder created the record in the plate group of the tournament. 

Gurinder's splendid season with the ball included 5 five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket haul in a match as well. The spin-bowling all-rounder started his career with Tripura and played for Punjab, Meghalaya and Chandigarh as well.

8. Aditya Sarwate | 55 wickets

Aditya Sarwate - sportzpoint.com
Image | PTI

Aditya Sarwate, the left-arm spinner from Vidarbha listed himself among the bowlers with the most wickets in a single season in 2018/19 when he picked up 55 wickets in 11 matches. 

Sarwate at that time was the only Vidarbha bowler to pick up more than 50 wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season. He picked up 11 wickets in the 2018/19 Ranji Trophy final as Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra to become the sixth team in history to defend a Ranji Trophy title. 

Sarwate currently is playing for Kerala.

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7. Sanjay Yadav | 55 wickets

R Sanjay Yadav has been Meghalaya's main man in the 2019-20 domestic season

Another left-arm in the list, Sanjay Yadav took 55 wickets in the 2019/20 season playing for Meghalaya in the plate group. Though Meghalaya failed to reach the knock-out stage of the tournament, Sanjay made a name for himself with five 5-wicket hauls and 3 ten-wicket hauls in the season. 

6. Shahbaz Nadeem | 56 wickets

Jharkhand's Shahbaz Nadeem took three of Gujarat's four wickets, Gujarat v Jharkhand, semi-final, day 3, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, January 3, 2017
Image | Sunny Shinde. 

Shahbaz Nadeem is one of the renowned names in Indian domestic cricket's history with 542 first-class wickets to his name. Playing for his state Jharkhand, Nadeem picked up 56 wickets in 10 games in the 2016/17 season at an average of 25.60. 

The left-arm spinner's incredible season with the ball included four 5-wicket hauls and 2 ten-wicket hauls in a match. Despite his incredible season, Jharkhand could not reach the final as Jasprit Bumrah's 6-wicket haul helped Gujarat defeat them in the semis. 

Nadeem himself also had taken a five-wicket haul in the semi-final.

Read Also | Most runs in Ranji Trophy in a single season

5. Dharmendrasinh Jadeja | 59 wickets

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja - 59 wickets | sportzpoint.com
Image | PTI

Saurashtra's Dharmendrasinh Jadeja outshined everyone with a record-breaking 59 wickets in the 2018-19 Ranji trophy season. He then was the highest wicket-taker for Saurashtra in a single season of Ranji Trophy, which was later broken by Jaydev Unadkat. 

In 11 games that season Jadeja averaged 27.16 and took five 5-wicket hauls including one 10-wicket haul in a match. Despite Jadeja's six-wicket haul, Saurashtra lost the final at the hands of Vidarbha. 

4. Kanwaljit Singh | 59 wickets

Hyderabad's off-spinner Kanwaljit Singh had set the record for most wickets in a Ranji Trophy season in 1999/00 season which lasted till 2018-19 when Ashutosh Aman of Bihar broke that record. 

Kanwaljit took 59 wickets in 11 matches to set the record. He averaged 24.06 with the ball and had taken 4 five-wicket hauls alongside two 10-wicket hauls. The off-spinner retired after taking 369 first-class wickets and was one of the unluckiest off-spinners to not have played for India during his era.

3. Harsh Dubey | 66*

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season: Harsh Dubey | sportzpoint.com
Image | PTI

Harsh Dubey, the Vidarbha all-rounder has already listed himself among the greats of Indian domestic cricket only in his third season. The left-arm spinner has already taken 66 wickets in the 2024-25 season and will have a chance to break the overall record in the ongoing final between Kerala and Vidarbha. 

In 10 matches till now Dubey has taken 66 wickets at an average of 16.81. His 7 five-wicket haul in his season is also the joint-highest in Elite group history. Dubey also has taken two 10-wicket hauls this season. 

2. Jaydev Unadkat | 67

Jaydev Unadkat
Image | Jaydev Bhatnagar. 

Jaydev Unadkat in the 2019-20 season broke multiple records as he led Saurasthra to their maiden Ranji Trophy title. The left-arm seamer became the first and still only pacer to take more than 60 wickets in a Ranji Trophy season. 

Not only that in that record breaking season he became the bowler to take most wickets in a Ranji season in elite groups. Undakat took 67 wickets in 11 games at an average of 13.23. His 7 five-wicket hauls is still a record in elite group. He also took 3 ten-wicket hauls that season. 

1. Ashutosh Aman | 68 wickets

Most Wickets in a Ranji Trophy Season:  Ashutosh Aman - 68 wickets | sportzpoint.com
Image | PTI

Bihar's Ashutosh Aman still holds the record for most wickets in a single Ranji Trophy season, which he achieved in 2018/19 season. 

The left-arm spinner took 68 wickets in just 8 plate group games at an incredible average of 6.48 runs per wicket. Aman took 9 five-wicket hauls that season, which is also a Ranji Trophy record. His five 10-wicket haul is also a record in Indian domestic cricket. 

 

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