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.

New Zealand will take on India in the final of the Champions Trophy after centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson saw them outmuscle South Africa in their Lahore semi-final.The Black Caps piled on the pressure with a new tournament-record score of 362-6,

Kane Williamson remains unfazed by India's familiarity with Dubai conditions ahead of the Champions Trophy final, emphasising that New Zealand must focus on their own game rather than external factors beyond their control.

Kane Williamson stressed New Zealand must take lessons from their group-stage defeat by India when they meet again in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson smashed a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash against South Africa.

In the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, Indian spinners face New Zealand's Kane Williamson, a match-up crucial for both teams. India aims for its second title since 2013 with a strong spinner lineup,

Former India coach and cricketing icon Ravi Shastri named Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and young sensation Rachin Ravindra as key players to watch in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. “Right now,

Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra can play a crucial role in the Champions Trophy 2025 final but picks Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Glenn Phillips as contenders for 'Player of the match'.