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

[jamie smith]

Big difference between Subcontinent player and SENA nation's is that later can Play unorthodox shots against spinners but subcontinent player's can't.

They also dont have celebrity quota and liability players in their team.

 

[kron]

Rochin ravindraaaaa
Decent player

But let’s not elevate him to god status yea ?

He can’t play pace and bounce

 

[OldWarHorse]

If only Pakistan had done their job of beating this Indian side. They would've been on clutches figuring out a way not to lose to New Zealand.

I think Bangla missed a good chance. Pakistan looked hopeless tbh

 

[Human786]

momentum .... 154/4 in 34

 

[mominsaigol]

If only Pakistan had done their job of beating this Indian side. They would've been on clutches figuring out a way not to lose to New Zealand.

They would still qualify due to wash out between Bangladesh and pakistan and nz smacking 350+ against them

 

[Mesozoic]

If only Pakistan had done their job of beating this Indian side.

Well it's not easy when that "job" involves beating a superior outfit.

 

[gani999]

Too many Indians want every game to be like IPL, with batsmen hitting multiple Yes Bank Maximums in each over. Are Nach Baliye and Dance India Dance off the air, or did some of you just press the wrong button on the remote?

 

[jattafridi]

India 283

Iyer century

Congrats India

 

[kron]

Finally some pace
God damn it
So boring with the slow trundlers and spinners

 

[kron]

Iyer averages 66 vs nz

Some players like particular teams

 

[jamie smith]

India 283

Iyer century

Congrats India

nz is still winning this one for sure.

 

[kron]

O rourke is ok
But apparently he is 140 plus consistently on average lmfaoo
Yea right.

Just stop
134
137
One ball at 141

 

[globetrotter]

Today Indian team management decided to give a training for middle order if top 3 got out early

 

[globetrotter]

Shreyas century loading….

 

[kron]

lol IyerSTILL CANT PLAY BOUNCE
BUTT…….like imran butt
He has that fighting spirit
So he fights hard

 

[daytrader]

I would appreciate it as long as it’s done on cricketing merit. Not selfish cricketers misusing power and thinking they know the game better than everyone else.

You people will never understand or accept me. Lage raho with your own ajeeb o gharib agenda. I thrive on it to serve you brutal reality checks!

If it was cricketing merit you wouldn't be singling out one player. Dil behlane ko yeh khayal acha hai Ghalib

 

[Ahmed216]

These nudges and dead blocks from Rahul are straight from the 80's

 

[Rana]

Proper number 4

 

[Human786]

164/4 - 90 balls left - 270 looks in

 

[Bhaijaan]

Bharat 164/4 after 35

Let’s go for 280

 

[kron]

wow what an express pace of 117 from o rourke
Omg mouth watering

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Our middle order got the much needed match practice, Iyer has finally delivered in CT too, still think India would lose this but we have a good shot at beating the Saffers.

Our customary one top order collapse per tournament is also completed with this match.

 

[Rana]

These nudges and dead blocks from Rahul are straight from the 80's

He’s 16* off 20?

 

[Devadwal]

They also dont have celebrity quota and liability players in their team.

Fraud jamie Smith is a parchi

 

[OldWarHorse]

He’s 16* off 20?

That's like twice the SR he is used to watching

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Iyer averages 66 vs nz

Some players like particular teams

and he'z crossed it now....love affair continues

 

[kron]

These nudges and dead blocks from Rahul are straight from the 80's

Eh like is that a good thing or bad thing?
I mean he is a mental midget

 

[kron]

and he'z crossed it now....love affair continues

He should have played test series vs them. India would have won most likely along with axar and harshit

 

[Ahmed216]

That's like twice the SR he is used to watching

Ya saw that in WC final too

 

[gani999]

This is terrific, well controlled batting. Exactly what is required on this slow surface. Anyone saying this is like the 1980s stuff should stick to watching cheap soap operas on Zee TV.

 

[OldWarHorse]

Ya saw that in WC final too

Yep, Created a few fans in the Pakistani dressing room too it seems

 

[Ahmed216]

Strike rate of 80 in modern cricket is just not acceptable. Another selfish statpadding knock comes to an end

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Iyer struggles against the short ball continue

 

[kron]

Did good but still some issues with short ball
May not go away I guess permanently

 

[jattafridi]

Iyer gone

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Iyer gone, good innings from namma Iyer Paiyaan....

This stage we need big hits...else its doom and gloom...

 

[Devadwal]

This is terrific, well controlled batting. Exactly what is required on this slow surface. Anyone saying this is like the 1980s stuff should stick to watching cheap soap operas on Zee TV.

He threw away

 

[Mesozoic]

Pure ego from Iyer there. Typical of him..

 

[kron]

Pure ego from Iyer there. Typical of him..

Yea trying to prove that he can handle short ball lmao

He played well though

 

[Ahmed216]

O Rourke what a talent. Bouncing guys out in Dubai is not easy

 

[kron]

What an express pace
137 from o rourke
So phaassst

 

[IAJ]

"Proper" number 4 gone after playing a uselss innings. When you consume so many balls you need to make it big.

 

[Mesozoic]

O Rourke what a talent. Bouncing guys out in Dubai is not easy

Meh.. Iyer is bad against short balls. Almost Pakistan level bad.

 

[Josh]

O Rourke what a talent. Bouncing guys out in Dubai is not easy

More like shreyas being an idiot and trying to hit the bouncer for a boundary instead of tapping for a single

 

[BouncerGuy]

What an express pace
137 from o rourke
So phaassst

Iyer wicket one was 143

 

[kron]

O Rourke what a talent. Bouncing guys out in Dubai is not easy

Iyer sucks vs short ball lmao

 

[Mesozoic]

No batting left after this except Jadeja's customary 22 (30)..

No need to take any risks until 45.

 

[Rana]

Bechara whatever Ahmed216 says is being rebutted brutally towards Pakistan cricket

This is what happens when you have been complicit in promoting falsehood. Your nation suffers ridicule as a result of your disingenuous choices.

 

[kron]

Iyer wicket one was 143

But someone said he is so fasttt
Like 140 plus on average

His fastest was 143 lmao

So fast

 

[IAJ]

Let's see if Hardik can get better of his nemesis this time.

 

[globetrotter]

Ball is turning, India have 4 spinners ….. black day for black caps

 

[Rana]

@Ahmed216 KL Rahul playing a 1992 Moin Khan cheeky little bugger innings

 

[kron]

Btw @BouncerGuy temperature is 23 in Dubai so no excuses for weather either for this crap pace

 

[kron]

Let's see if Hardik can get better of his nemesis this time.

Who??

Hardik actually has a good record vs nz
And vs Aus winning record

 

[Rana]

Who was the legend Rizwan being compared to there?

What was that all about?

 

[Mesozoic]

Bhogle looks around like a clown when actual players discuss the details of the game from their experience.

 

[kron]

What a pace bowler
137 outstanding pace yet again

Shaheen bowled 140 on average btw

 

[IAJ]

Bhogle looks around like a clown when actual players discuss the details of the game from their experience.

I like Bhogle's commentary, but Ravi Shastri is the best of them.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Rahul looks more balanced and ready to react quickly, while Latham is slightly more bent forward, which might make fast movements harder. Both are good, but Rahul’s positioning seems slightly better for quick catches.

 

[IAJ]

Another one bites the dust

 

[Devadwal]

Mental midget gone

 

[RidiculousMan]

I think Bangla missed a good chance. Pakistan looked hopeless tbh

Well if they could've fought against nature then they would've had a go.

 

[Rana]

What a beautiful ball that was by Santi

 

[Mesozoic]

KL lmao..

So much deadwood in this team that is keeping out generational talents like Jaiswal and Pant.

 

[IAJ]

Rahul looks more balanced and ready to react quickly, while Latham is slightly more bent forward, which might make fast movements harder. Both are good, but Rahul’s positioning seems slightly better for quick catches.

This analysis could not have come at a worse time

 

[kron]

Hahahahahahhahahaha

Repeat after me
MENTAL MIDGET KL RAHUL LOSER BOZO GONEEEEEZAAAAA

Kya bhaat hain

Never ever play for India again dude
Just drop this loser. As soon as he comes back India start losing ahain

When he dint play we won the wc

Kl Rohit virat need to go asap

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

all catches taken so far had an element of difficulty and NZ have managed to ace them...

 

[RidiculousMan]

They would still qualify due to wash out between Bangladesh and pakistan and nz smacking 350+ against them

Nope.

+2 Points v Bangladesh

0 Points v Pakistan and New Zealand.

Pakistan would've qualified alongside New Zealand.

 

[mominsaigol]

@Hitman @jeeteshssaxena @Mesozoic

I'm convinced Rahul hates India more then Travis Head .

 

[daytrader]

Who was the legend Rizwan being compared to there?

What was that all about?

It was a wicket keeping comparison between Rahul and Latham - how sub continent keepers position themselves to stand a bit more on the legside.

Rizwan just happened to be the batter for the delivery they chose to compare

 

[Mesozoic]

Champion bowler Santner.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Well it's not easy when that "job" involves beating a superior outfit.

We are seeing that on display right now.

Perhaps your standard definition of "superior" is a bit inferior.

 

[kron]

Jaiswal generational talent
Pant generational talent
Sai sudarshan quality odi player and for tests
Rinku Singh fastest in odi power hitter

All these talents in reserve and we pick Rahul’s coolie and fatty

Nice mate nice

Love it thanks Jay shah you ugly midget thank you for brilliant servide

Absolute legend

Amazing set up

 

[Rana]

Mate this is a Pakistan scorecard

185-6

 

[Ahmed216]

23 off 29 by the perennial failure when your team requires you to strike at around 250

 

[mominsaigol]

Well it's not easy when that "job" involves beating a superior outfit.

Aus did it in wc 2023 and multiple times throughout their career

 

[Rana]

185-6 in 40

Mate this is a proper Pakistan scorecard on a road

 

[RidiculousMan]

Mate this is a Pakistan scorecard

185-6

Asian teams getting exposed when they meet real professional teams like New Zealand.

 

[mominsaigol]

Mate this is a Pakistan scorecard

185-6

This NZ team is too strong. Only aus can take em out.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Santner bowls tight lines mostly on off stump.