New Zealand have returned from their trip to Dubai ready to overcome whatever the Champions Trophy throws at them. Like plenty of other teams, they have been made to not only travel, but adapt to varying pitches and conditions. The slow and low deck in Dubai helped bring them unstuck last st
After losing to India in their final Group A match in Dubai, New Zealand are set to face South Africa in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday in Lahore. Skipper Tom Latham acknowledged the Proteas' strong form and the challenge they present.
New Zealand wicketkeeper batter Tom Latham isn't dwelling on the much-debated schedule ahead of their semi-final clash against South Africa in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has turned into a festival of centuries, with batters making the most of favourable conditions to light up the tournament. This edition has already witnessed 11 centuries, the highest in a single Champions Trophy, surpassing the previous records of 10 tons in 20
Rising sensation Rachin Ravindra has broken through the shackles to become New Zealand's most successful batter in the ICC ODI events by toppling the record of scoring most centuries for the Blackcaps.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted they were initially targeting a score between 260 and 280. However, a strong platform allowed them to blaze their way to a daunting 320/5 in the Champions Trophy opener against defending champions Pakistan in Karachi.
This is NZ's fourth win against Pakistan in the CT, having never lost a match against the defending champions. Things are not looking good for Pakistan, as their next match against arch-rivals India will be a virtual knockout. The slow knocks of Saud Shakeel, skipper Mohammed Rizwan and Baba
Will Young and Tom Latham joined an exclusive New Zealand club with their blistering centuries against the defending champions, Pakistan, in the Champions Trophy tournament opener on Wednesday in Karachi.
New Zealand made a strong start to their Champions Trophy campaign, posting a formidable 320/5 against hosts Pakistan in their Group A clash in Karachi. The innings was anchored by brilliant centuries from Will Young and Tom Latham, who guided the Kiwis to a challenging total after early set
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has approved Kyle Jamieson as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson in the New Zealand squad, according to a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
With this win, NZ has got plenty of momentum ahead of its ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against the same opponent, taking place at the same venue on February 19. Their unbeaten run in the series will be a huge confidence booster for the players.