The loss to New Zealand was India's first series defeat in 12 years.
Chase sounded an optimistic note while acknowledging the difficulty that lay ahead. He claimed that after a week-long training session in Ahmedabad, the players are more capable of adjusting to the circumstances and applying pressure on India.
Before Varun Chakravarthy became a cricket sensation and helped India win the ICC Champions Trophy, his journey was anything but typical. Filled with unexpected twists, he initially pursued a completely different path. Varun’s story, full of surprises, could easily be a script for a Bollywood movie.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India on their win against New Zealand, praising the team for putting on a "splendid display" throughout the tournament.
IND vs NZ, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya helped India seal the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Glenn Phillips takes a blinder to dismiss Shubman Gill in the final at the Dubai International Stadium,
Nasser Hussain, the former England captain, spoke of how Varun Chakaravarthy reminded him in some ways of Anil Kumble, India’s ace leg-spinner of a generation past.
India vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Riding on Rohit Sharma's explosive 76 off 83 and some vital contribution by Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, India completed the challenging 252-run chase with an over to spare.
India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy final: The weather in Dubai on Sunday is ideal for cricket with no signs of rain.
With Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar both in vintage form, few expected the Black Caps to take home the trophy.
India predicted playing XI vs New Zealand: India will have to get past a familiar nemesis in New Zealand, who have a history of upsetting the Men In Blue in big ICC events.
IND vs NZ: Indian cricket team physio staff attended the 36-year-old as he stopped training after getting hit near his knee.
In the previous match, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner had bowled a tight spell (10-1-41-1) but Michael Bracewell was a bit expensive at 9-0-56-0.
The best two sides of the tournament are meeting in the title clash, but the conditions in Dubai - a slow and turning pitch - and a four-pronged spin attack give India a definite advantage.
ICC Champions Trophy final India vs New Zealand, Live Streaming: The Champions Trophy 2025 final IND vs NZ will take place on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Kane Williamson has a remarkable career record against spinners in ODIs — 2952 runs at an average of 47 with a strike rate of 86.
Former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull was not pleased with a particular act from Ravindra Jadeja.
KL Rahul's errors could have proven costly as he dropped Kane Williamson twice during the New Zealand chase, who capitalised on the lifelines but failed to propel his team to victory.
Patience was key component for Varun Chakaravarthy while bowling on such pitches like Dubai.
While Varun Chakaravarthy kept New Zealand in check with his clinical display, Kane Williamson, their star batter, dug deep and kept pushing the Black Caps forward.
In three matches in India’s chosen venue so far, never did a team go past 250. For players and fans used to 350 as par, this has been entertainment of another kind.
India vs New Zealand, CT 2025 Top Highlights: Varun Chakaravarthy stunned the New Zealand batters with a five-wicket haul at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Virat Kohli's idol Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with 463 matches, which is the most by any player in the history of the sport.
Phillips said his side is eager to enter the semifinals with an all-win record in the group stage.
India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India face New Zealand in their final game of the league stage in Dubai.