New Zealand posted a competitive 251/7 in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, banking on contrasting fifties from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out).
India skipper Rohit Sharma have matched the unwanted record of losing 12 consecutive tosses in the ODI cricket in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat FC Goa 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan and remained unbeaten at home with another fine performance on Saturday night.
Out of contention following successive defeats at home, UP Warriorz had nothing to lose and they played without any care to knock out defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru from the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 with a 12-run win in Match 18 at the Ekana Stadium here on Saturday.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged the magnitude of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final but stressed the importance of maintaining a composed approach as his team prepares to face an in-form Indian side in Dubai on Sunday.
Team India travelled to Australia directly from the United Arab Emirates, where they had participated in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL).
Chennai Super Kings, three-time IPL champions, failed to make it to the playoffs for the first time and ended at the seventh spot in the group stage.
This is the first PSL title for Karachi Kings while Lahore Qalandars haven't won it as yet in the five-year history of the tournament.
Dominic Thiem is now 2-0 in round-robin play in Group London 2020 and has improved his chances of reaching the semi-finals for the second successive year.
Spain went into the game at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville knowing they needed a win to finish ahead of Germany in their group.
