Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, we take a look at some of the key players to watch out for. India had defeated New Zealand by 44 runs the previous week,
New Zealand beat India 3-0 in a test series in its own backyard, a feat never registered before. India went on to lose in Australia. Both series defeats cost India a spot in the World Test Championship final. It has only gained little redemption in reaching the Champions Trophy final here.
With an impeccable record against New Zealand in ODIs, Shreyas Iyer is all set to be India's X-factor in the final of the Champions Trophy on March 9. Shreyas goes up a gear against the Blackcaps when it comes to ICC events,
Shreyas Iyer is India's second-highest run-getter behind Virat Kohli in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
R Ashwin says Shreyas Iyer will be the game-changer in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday.
He has frequently made it easier for others in India's line-up to score big by reducing the need for them to take risks, in what has been a golden phase for him in ODI cricket | ESPN.com
Batting at number 4, Iyer has amassed 195 runs in 4 matches with an average of 48.75, including two half-centuries and four consecutive scores of 40 or more.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reckons Shreyas Iyer's form has helped Virat Kohli maintain the perfect temp in the middle-overs phase of the game.
According to a report by The Times of India, Shreyas Iyer is set to regain his BCCI central contract after the apex Indian cricketing body left him out of the list in the last term for disciplinary issues.
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India faced a minor injury scare when batting maestro Virat Kohli was struck near his knee during a practice session
On Sunday, March 2nd, all roads led to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the 12th ODI match between New Zealand and India. The highly anticipated