India (249/9) defeat New Zealand (205) by 45 runs to fix a clash with Australia in the first semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[kron]

Dubai was always flat. Why did it become a turner in this tournament? Is it to assist India?

We may never find out.

They swapped the pitch after first innings dint you see?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Gotta hand it to India. Their spinners are very hard to negotiate on this surface.

They have one more in the dug out. Sundar. Quiet a few more youngsters are also available.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Santner can only slog or block here. Let him hit and get out

 

[Bhaijaan]

It's not over yet. Henry and Santner can still take NZ home.

That would be an odd day in cricket if they did.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Dubai was always flat. Why did it become a turner in this tournament? Is it to assist India?

We may never find out.

Surfaces in UAE have always assisted spin-bowling. When PAK had Afridi, Ajmal and Hafeez, they used to boss the middle-overs and even win Pakistan matches where the batting managed to barely crawl to 230-240 type totals.

 

[kron]

Santner looks like Harry Potter but somehow has power despite thin build

 

[Ahmed216]

So now it's gone from Indian players are average to "pitch is gripping". What a cop out.

I still believe they are an average side. Just the perfect conditions for their spinners

 

[sweep_shot]

Surfaces in UAE have always assisted spin-bowling. In the late 2000s-early 2010s, PAK used to have Afridi, Ajmal and Hafeez who used to boss the middle-overs and even win Pakistan matches where the batting managed to barely crawl to 230-240 type totals.

Wasn't that in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah? Those grounds are generally spin-friendly.

 

[kron]

Surfaces in UAE have always assisted spin-bowling. In the late 2000s, early 2010s, PAK used to have Afridi, Ajmal and Hafeez who used to boss the middle-overs and even win Pakistan matches where the batting managed to barely crawl to 230-240 type totals.

I know chucking is banned but I really liked watching ajmal bowl lmao

The way he trolled everyone especially Aussies

Guy was a beast

I feel chucking should be allowed for spinners not pacers

Makes it more fun

 

[Mockingbird]

If they knew he was already injured then why play him? Why are they so stupid!

Yeah, Shami is real sus fitness wise these days. Guy is definitely at the end of his rope.

 

[globetrotter]

It's not over yet. Henry and Santner can still take NZ home.

Yes, even Babar is ready to bat

 

[Rajdeep]

Playing conditions of Dubai is very similar to Eden Gardens. KKR boys like Varun and Kuldeep is enjoying.

 

[Hellion]

I still believe they are an average side. Just the perfect conditions for their spinners

Fair . Just because they can smash PAK in their sleep doesn't mean they are to be rated.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

They have one more in the dug out. Sundar. Quiet a few more youngsters are also available.

I don't think he should be playing over any of these spinners though

 

[Bhaijaan]

Guess what, NZ will be smoking cigars if they lose this, get that relatively easier semi final in Pakistan on the flat pitch, destroy South Africa the eternal chokers , by luck get to play Australia in the final again in Pakistan and beat them in Lahore.

 

[IAJ]

India really don’t want to meet SA

 

[Devadwal]

Game is not over yet.

Santner is winning for Nz

 

[sweep_shot]

NZ - 189/7 (43.2 overs).

61 are needed from 40 balls.

 

[kron]

Santner has big power

 

[batandballbattle]

Santner keeping a glimmer of hope alive

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Biggest six of the tournament

 

[Hellion]

Klaasen can eat them alive.

But, then again, Aussies can eat them alive too.

Aussies generally humble them during ICC events.

I thought NZ were gonna thrash us today ?

 

[Thanos]

That Bracewell ball trajectory looks incorrect. No way it was missing completely. Ball was turning towards the stumps. I expected ump's call on wickets.
But NZ should've reviewed that.

 

[kron]

Klaasen can eat them alive.

But, then again, Aussies can eat them alive too.

Aussies generally humble them during ICC events.

India record vs SA in champions trophy is 4 0 bhai

And also winning record 2-1 vs aus

 

[sweep_shot]

That Bracewell ball trajectory looks incorrect. No way it was missing completely. Ball was turning towards the stumps. I expected ump's call on wickets.
But NZ should've reviewed that.

Just like Saeed Ajmal's delivery against Tendulkar in 2011 WC?

 

[Rajdeep]

Santner has been a pain for India for like ever.

 

[Bhaijaan]

How many can Santner slog here

 

[kron]

B

NZ - 189/7 (43.2 overs).

61 are needed from 40 balls.

besides when has SA ever eaten India alive
They always lose key games

They are chokers for. A reason

In your parallel universe of yours perhaps yes

 

[kron]

@Vikram1989
Rohit is like aah ja aah ja Vada Pav lekhar aaja

 

[Josh]

NZ has a such a deep batting line up

 

[Devadwal]

RRR is still below 10

 

[sweep_shot]

India only used 8 overs of pace. Wow!

 

[Vikram1989]

Wow kl can't even hit wickets from 1 step away

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I know chucking is banned but I really liked watching ajmal bowl lmao

The way he trolled everyone especially Aussies

Guy was a beast

I feel chucking should be allowed for spinners not pacers

Makes it more fun

Ajmal was amazing. Probably the best spinner in the world at his peak.

I remember before the 2012 test series against England he said he was working on a new ball called the "teesra", which was just a hoax to create a doubt in the mind of the England batsmen.

Ended picking up 24 wickets across 3 tests and won MOTS as Pakistan whitewashed England 3-0.

Personally, I don't care what people think about him. He was a fantastic bowler who made spin-bowling cool again. Which very few spinners can do.

 

[Vikram1989]

After long time nz loosing 1 game against us.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Out

Santner Bowled

Varun bhai gets 4th

 

[Ahmed216]

Great variety from Varun today

 

[jnaveen1980]

After long time nz loosing 1 game against us.

In ODIs it will be third win in a row

 

[Rajdeep]

Ajmal was amazing. Probably the best spinner in the world at his peak.

I remember before the 2012 test series against England he said he was working on a new ball called the "teesra", which was just a hoax to create a doubt in the mind of the England batsmen.

Ended picking up 24 wickets across 3 tests and won MOTS as Pakistan whitewashed England 3-0.

Personally, I don't care what people think about him. He was a fantastic bowler who made spin-bowling cool again. Which very few spinners can do.

Ajmal at his peak vs Rashid Khan - who you think was better?

 

[kron]

After long time nz loosing 1 game against us.

Why? They lost 2 times in WC already ?
Record is even now

 

[Josh]

This Varun fella has got pace of Mir Hamza and Vinay Kumar and he is a spinner

 

[Devadwal]

Santner play like a spinner but Varun bowl a faster delivery

@sweep_shot This is cheating , how can a spinner bowl so fast .

NZ should complaint to ICC .

 

[Local.Dada]

Ajmal was amazing. Probably the best spinner in the world at his peak.

The 15 degree rule which itself is chucking according to me was brought in to maybe accommodate Murali.

He couldn’t even keep up with the 15 degree limit.

That’s why don’t count any of his wickets. It’s Mega-Chucking.

 

[sweep_shot]

Santner is out.

 

[kron]

Ajmal at his peak vs Rashid Khan - who you think was better?

Ajmal easy

 

[jnaveen1980]

Fifer for Varun C. Destroyed New zealand

 

[Asif321]

India will get over Aussies comfortably.
Seems SA vs India final now

 

[Van_Sri]

Wow 8 th wicket and 9th

 

[sweep_shot]

5-fer for Varun. Well bowled.

 

[Hitman]

Just like Saeed Ajmal's delivery against Tendulkar in 2011 WC?

It was an illegal delivery aka no ball anyways.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Out

Varun bhai picks 5th wicket

Well done bro

 

[Vikram1989]

In ODIs it will be third win in a row

Yeah but not able to get over that test series

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Still feel 4 spinners is overkill

It’s not India or Lanka or bdesh

Teams like Australia, NZ, South Africa struggle against quality spin so I don't think its such a bad idea, considering the conditions

 

[Devadwal]

Another one bite the dust

 

[dravidthewall]

Varun is future for sure

 

[OldWarHorse]

Think we overrated these pretenders @kron

200 is feeling a competitive total against this lot

 

[Bhaijaan]

India will get over Aussies comfortably.
Seems SA vs India final now

I’m taking Kiwis against South Africa.

 

[Rajdeep]

India are getting exposed as expected.

NZ was going well until this post

@mominsaigol

 

[Josh]

Ajmal at his peak vs Rashid Khan - who you think was better?

Ajmal when chucking was very very difficult to handle even for the very best players of spin.

 

[Hellion]

In ODIs it will be third win in a row

6th win in a row. We have dominated NZ in ODIs in recent times.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yeah but not able to get over that test series

Blame the oldies. Couldn't chase 146 total. Won the toss and elected to bat on a green strip

 

[gani999]

And Varun gets his fifth. They should retain him for the semis. Drop Shami and play Arshdeep/Harshit instead.

 

[Van_Sri]

India showed who is the boss

 

[dravidthewall]

So it's india vs australia ...blockbuster semifinal ....revenge time...bring it on.

 

[Hellion]

India are getting exposed as expected.

Bangladeshis like you are the worst supporters a team can possibly have

 

[Vikram1989]

If rohit is injured and out of ct, its will be great for us. KL should be dropped at any cost.

 

[Bhaijaan]

10-42-5

Great spell Varun bhai

 

[jnaveen1980]

6th win in a row. We have dominated NZ in ODIs in recent times.

That is an achievement sort of. Usually tactical teams often surprise us.

 

[Rajdeep]

Ajmal when chucking was very very difficult to handle even for the very best players of spin.

Kohli handled him well...check his 183 run innings

 

[Devadwal]

indian ftbs exposed today.

Haanji. Bolo

 

[Bhaijaan]

#10 slogging time is here

 

[Vikram1989]

Why? They lost 2 times in WC already ?
Record is even now

After 3 horrible test matches, it seems eternity to me

 

[batandballbattle]

Great 5fa. But he hardly cracked a smile. Be a little happier man!

 

[sweep_shot]

All over. TEAM IPL win.

 

[emranabbas]

I rather see newzealand in final with Australia then semi finals

 

[Local.Dada]

Bring Rana in place of old man Shami. Young legs in the field and better batsman. Shami still needs some rehab and probably has 2 more years of cricket mostly test matches left in him.

 

[Devadwal]

Another one sided match

 

[Bhaijaan]

Out

It’s all over guys

Bharat destroys NZ in the dead rubber

Bring on the Aussies. Aaajao bhai haveli me.

 

[sweep_shot]

I rather see newzealand in final with Australia then semi finals

I am expecting an Australia vs South Africa final.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

India vs Australia