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Varun Chakravarthy is the fastest Indian to pick 50 wickets for KKR in IPL

Varun Chakravarthy picked up the fastest 50 wickets as an Indian Spinner while playing for KKR in IPL.

Apr 21, 2023, 4:35 AMโ€ข1 min read

Varun Chakravarthy is the fastest Indian to pick 50 wickets for KKR in IPL

Varun Chakravarthy became the fastest Indian spinner to take 50 wickets in IPL for KKR. He made the record while playing against DC yesterday night. Varun achieved this feat with 47 innings, which is the fastest till now for any Indian spinner for KKR. He is in a good form in this IPL season and picked up wickets when required.

Varun Chakravarthy took fastest 50 wickets for KKR | Sportzpoint
Varun Chakravarthy in action against Delhi Image: BCCI

Read Also: Virat Kohli returns as a captain of RCB after a gap of 556 days

Varun Chakravarthy's superb performance against Delhi Capitals

In yesterday's game, Varun bowled superbly and took the most important wicket of David Warner. He came into bowl in the 5th over of the match and in yesterday's game, KKR was well short of the par score. Varun bowled 4 overs and took 2 wickets with just 16 runs.

Most wickets for KKR by Indian spinners:

Player Wickets Innings
Piyush Chawla 75 75
Varun Chakravarthy 50 47
Kuldeep Yadav 46 48
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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 PMโ€ข1 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.

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

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Mar 9, 2025, 6:14 PM

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 Oโ€™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 Ravindraโ€™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 Oโ€™Rourkeโ€™s overs!

India need 32 from 30 balls!

Mar 9, 2025, 3:55 PM

40 needed from 6 overs

Six from Ravindraโ€™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!

Oโ€™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 Oโ€™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 Indiaโ€™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 Indiaโ€™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 Varunโ€™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
(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!

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.

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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 Oโ€™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
(Image Credit | Getty Images)

Mar 9, 2025, 6:40 AM

Match Preview: India vs New Zealand

Mar 9, 2025, 6:38 AM

The venue | Dubai International Stadium

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

Mar 9, 2025, 6:37 AM

How to watch the Final?

The live telecast of the India vs New Zealand Final match will be available on the Star Sports network in India.

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

Mar 9, 2025, 6:37 AM

Match Details

Match: India vs New Zealand 

Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Final

Date: 9 March 2025

Time: 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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Pics: Indian cricket team players in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 jersey

Checkout the pictures of Indian men's cricket team players as they get clicked with the new jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to start from 19th February, 2025.

Feb 18, 2025, 12:07 AMโ€ข1 min read

Pics: Indian cricket team players in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 jersey | sportzpoint.com
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IPL 2025 schedule of Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions of Indian Premier League (IPL) will play the opening match of IPL 2025. Here full IPL 2025 schedule of Kolkata Knight Riders.

Feb 17, 2025, 8:50 AMโ€ข2 min read

IPL 2025 schedule of Kolkata Knight Riders | sportzpoint.com

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions of Indian Premier League (IPL) will play the opening match of IPL 2025. The three time champions will start the 18th edition of the tournament with a mega clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 22nd March at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Read Also | IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Kolkata to host the opener and final; KKR to face RCB in the first match

KKR will play seven matches at their home in Kolkata and other seven at away venues. Below is the full IPL 2025 schedule of Kolkata Knight Riders. 

IPL 2025 schedule of Kolkata Knight Riders

  1. March 22, Saturday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 7:30 PM - Kolkata
  2. March 26, Wednesday - Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Guwahati
  3. March 31, Monday - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Mumbai
  4. April 3, Thursday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 7:30 PM - Kolkata
  5. April 6, Sunday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants - 3:30 PM - Kolkata
  6. April 11, Friday - Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Chennai
  7. April 15, Tuesday - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Mullanpur
  8. April 21, Monday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans - 7:30 PM - Kolkata
  9. April 26, Saturday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings - 7:30 PM - Kolkata
  10. April 29, Tuesday - Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Delhi
  11. May 4, Sunday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals - 3:30 PM - Kolkata
  12. May 7, Wednesday - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings - 7:30 PM - Kolkata
  13. May 10, Saturday - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Hyderabad
  14. May 17, Saturday - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 7:30 PM - Bengaluru
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IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Kolkata to host the opener and final; KKR to face RCB in the first match

The 18th edition of the prestigious tournament will commence on March 22, 2025 and the Final will be played on May 25, 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Feb 16, 2025, 2:54 PMโ€ข7 min read

IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Kolkata to host the opener and final; KKR to face RCB in the first match | sportzpoint.com

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 18th edition of the prestigious tournament will commence on March 22, 2025 and the Final will be played on May 25, 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The 74 matches of the season will be played across 13 venues and will include 12 double-headers. While the afternoon games will begin at 03.30 PM IST, the evening games will begin from 07.30 PM IST.

RCB to face KKR in the IPL 2025 Opener

RCB to face KKR in the IPL 2025 Opener | sportzpoint.com

The cricketing extravaganza will kick off when the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025.

The first of the 12 double-headers day will take place on March 23, 2025 as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an afternoon game in Hyderabad. This will be followed by a mouthwatering clash in the evening as the two five-time IPL champions โ€“ Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) โ€“ lock horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play their respective first match of the season when they take on each other in Visakhapatnam on March 24, 2025. The worldโ€™s biggest cricket stadium โ€“ Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad โ€“ will host its first game of the season when Gujarat Titans (GT) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25, 2025.

DC, RR and PBKS to play at two venues in IPL 2025

Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur) โ€“ DC, RR and PBKS to play at two venues in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Three of the ten IPL teams will play at two venues each. DC will play their home games in Visakhapatnam and at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. RR will play their two home games at Guwahati - where they host KKR and CSK โ€“ and play the remainder of the home games at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. 

PBKS, meanwhile, will play their four home matches at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh while the picturesque Dharamsala will host three home games of PBKS โ€“ against LSG, DC and MI โ€“ at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Following the conclusion of the league stage, the Playoffs will be played across Hyderabad and Kolkata. Hyderabad will host the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on May 20, 2025 and May 21, 2025 respectively.

The action will then shift to Kolkata which will host the Qualifier 2 on May 23, 2025. The all-engrossing summit clash of the TATA IPL 2025 will be played on May 25, 2025.

IPL 2025 Schedule

All in Indian Standard Time (IST)

Table with 5 columns and 74 rows.
Venue
1 March 22, Saturday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 7:30 PM Kolkata
2 March 23, Sunday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals 3:30 PM Hyderabad
3 March 23, Sunday Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians 7:30 PM Chennai
4 March 24, Monday Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants 7:30 PM Visakhapatnam
5 March 25, Tuesday Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Ahmedabad
6 March 26, Wednesday Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM Guwahati
7 March 27, Thursday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants 7:30 PM Hyderabad
8 March 28, Friday Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 7:30 PM Chennai
9 March 29, Saturday Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians 7:30 PM Ahmedabad
10 March 30, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 3:30 PM Visakhapatnam
11 March 30, Sunday Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings 7:30 PM Guwahati
12 March 31, Monday Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM Mumbai
13 April 1, Tuesday Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Lucknow
14 April 2, Wednesday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM Bengaluru
15 April 3, Thursday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 7:30 PM Kolkata
16 April 4, Friday Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians 7:30 PM Lucknow
17 April 5, Saturday Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals 3:30 PM Chennai
18 April 5, Saturday Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 7:30 PM New Chandigarh
19 April 6, Sunday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants 3:30 PM Kolkata
20 April 6, Sunday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM Hyderabad
21 April 7, Monday Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 7:30 PM Mumbai
22 April 8, Tuesday Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings 7:30 PM New Chandigarh
23 April 9, Wednesday Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals 7:30 PM Ahmedabad
24 April 10, Thursday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals 7:30 PM Bengaluru
25 April 11, Friday Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM Chennai
26 April 12, Saturday Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans 3:30 PM Lucknow
27 April 12, Saturday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Hyderabad
28 April 13, Sunday Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 3:30 PM Jaipur
29 April 13, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians 7:30 PM Delhi
30 April 14, Monday Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings 7:30 PM Lucknow
31 April 15, Tuesday Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM New Chandigarh
32 April 16, Wednesday Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals 7:30 PM Delhi
33 April 17, Thursday Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 7:30 PM Mumbai
34 April 18, Friday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Bengaluru
35 April 19, Saturday Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals 3:30 PM Ahmedabad
36 April 19, Saturday Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants 7:30 PM Jaipur
37 April 20, Sunday Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 3:30 PM New Chandigarh
38 April 20, Sunday Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 7:30 PM Mumbai
39 April 21, Monday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM Kolkata
40 April 22, Tuesday Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals 7:30 PM Lucknow
41 April 23, Wednesday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians 7:30 PM Hyderabad
42 April 24, Thursday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals 7:30 PM Bengaluru
43 April 25, Friday Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 7:30 PM Chennai
44 April 26, Saturday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Kolkata
45 April 27, Sunday Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants 3:30 PM Mumbai
46 April 27, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 7:30 PM Delhi
47 April 28, Monday Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM Jaipur
48 April 29, Tuesday Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM Delhi
49 April 30, Wednesday Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Chennai
50 May 1, Thursday Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians 7:30 PM Jaipur
51 May 2, Friday Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 7:30 PM Ahmedabad
52 May 3, Saturday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings 7:30 PM Bengaluru
53 May 4, Sunday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals 3:30 PM Kolkata
54 May 4, Sunday Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants 7:30 PM Dharamsala
55 May 5, Monday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals 7:30 PM Hyderabad
56 May 6, Tuesday Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM Mumbai
57 May 7, Wednesday Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings 7:30 PM Kolkata
58 May 8, Thursday Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals 7:30 PM Dharamsala
59 May 9, Friday Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 7:30 PM Lucknow
60 May 10, Saturday Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM Hyderabad
61 May 11, Sunday Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians 3:30 PM Dharamsala
62 May 11, Sunday Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM Delhi
63 May 12, Monday Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 7:30 PM Chennai
64 May 13, Tuesday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 7:30 PM Bengaluru
65 May 14, Wednesday Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants 7:30 PM Ahmedabad
66 May 15, Thursday Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals 7:30 PM Mumbai
67 May 16, Friday Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM Jaipur
68 May 17, Saturday Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM Bengaluru
69 May 18, Sunday Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings 3:30 PM Ahmedabad
70 May 18, Sunday Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 7:30 PM Lucknow
71 May 20, Tuesday Qualifier 1 7:30 PM Hyderabad
72 May 21, Wednesday Eliminator 7:30 PM Hyderabad
73 May 23, Friday Qualifier 2 7:30 PM Kolkata
74 May 25, Sunday Final 7:30 PM Kolkata

 

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Kolkata Knight Riders Announce Trophy Tour Ahead of IPL 2025

The defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to make history with a first-of-its-kind IPL Trophy Tour ahead of IPL 2025, starting from February 14.

Feb 12, 2025, 11:42 AMโ€ข3 min read

Kolkata Knight Riders Announce Trophy Tour Ahead of IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

After a memorable campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, culminating in the title win, the defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to make history with a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour. As part of their championship celebrations, the franchise will travel along with the coveted trophy across multiple cities in India to connect with the heart of their fanbase.

This marks the first time in history that a TATA IPL franchise is organising a Trophy Tour beyond their home city. The initiative aims to give the nationwide KKR fans a chance to interact with the trophy and witness their favourite teamโ€™s achievement in all its glory. 

Kolkata Knight Riders Announce Trophy Tour Ahead of TATA IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Ahead of the new season, the extensive tour will see the prestigious IPL trophy journey across nine cities, starting from February 14 in Guwahati and finally making a return to the City of Joy in Kolkata by March 12 & 16. The tour will cover multiple regions including Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Gangtok, Siliguri, Patna, Durgapur and Kolkata. 

Through this initiative, KKR aims to create memorable experiences for the fans who have constantly shown their support for the team throughout the years. The franchise wants to invite them to be a part of the celebration with the Knight Ridersโ€™ family. The engagement will give the fans a first-hand experience of the trophy, while also allowing them an opportunity to create their own memories with the ultimate prize.

Read Also | IPL 2025: Kolkata to host opening match while this ground will host knockouts

As part of this special celebration, the fans can participate in exciting cricket-themed games including Cricket Rock Paper Scissors and Cricket Pong. Each visitor will have a chance to win fantastic prizes and take home special KKR giveaways, making their trophy viewing experience even more memorable.

Binda Dey, Group CMO, Knight Riders Sports, said, โ€œWe are very excited to bring the Trophy Tour to our fans in Eastern India. Due to some unavoidable reasons, we couldnโ€™t do a victory march in Kolkata after the title win last season. For us, our fans are like family. They have showered KKR with immense love, in good times and bad. This tour is our attempt at bringing back to the fans, the trophy our players had won through their constant love and support last season.โ€

Tour Trophy cities and dates:

14th February: Guwahati, City Center Mall
16th February: Bhubaneshwar, Nexus Esplanade Mall
21st February: Jamshedpur, P&M Hi Tec Mall
23rd February: Ranchi, JD Hi Street Mall
28th February: Gangtok, West Point Mall
2nd March: Siliguri,  City Center Mall
7th March: Patna, City Center Mall
9th March: Durgapur, Junction Mall
12th March: Kolkata, City Center Mall
16th March: Kolkata, South City Mall

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