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Mitchell Santner Hails Jasprit Bumrah After MI’s Qualifies For IPL 2025 Playoffs

Mitchell Santner Hails Jasprit Bumrah After MI’s Qualifies For IPL 2025 Playoffs

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After registering a victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday, Mumbai Indians (MI) left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner hailed the right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah following his exceptional performance in the 63rd clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Bumrah snapped three wickets in his 3.2 overs, where he conceded just 12 runs at an economy of 3.60. He grabbed the wickets of Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, and Mustafizur Rehman in his spell. Speaking on Bumrah’s performance at the post-match presentation, Santner said, “We have shown that in the last few games, the guys up top trying to swing the ball and it’s always nice to have someone like Bumrah to bowl at the back end of the powerplay and obviously at the end.” Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner’s three-wicket haul bundled out the visitors, Delhi Capitals, for 121 runs as the hosts registered a 59-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, Mumbai Indians became the fourth and final team to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. The other …

Tilak Varma Retired Out During Mumbai Indians’ Run Chase vs LSG. Shocking Decision Explained

Tilak Varma Retired Out During Mumbai Indians’ Run Chase vs LSG. Shocking Decision Explained

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Tilak Varma in action for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025© BCCI Mumbai Indians decided to retire out Tilak Varma with seven balls remaining in their run chase against Lucknow Super Giants during IPL 2025 match on Friday. Tilak, who was batting on 25 off 23 deliveries, suddenly went off the pitch before the final ball of Shardul Thakur‘s over and was replaced by Mitchell Santner. MI need 24 off 7 balls at that moment but Avesh Khan successfully defended 22 runs in the final over to clinch the match for LSG. “It was obvious that we needed some hits and he was not getting… in cricket, one of those days come when you really try but it does not happen. I think the decision speaks for itself why we did it,” Hardik Pandya said after the defeat.  Retired out in the IPL R Ashwin vs LSG, Wankhede, 2022 Atharva Taide vs DC, Dharamshala, 2023 Sai Sudharsan vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2023 Tilak Varma vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025* Suryakumar Yadav‘s fighting half-century went in vain …

Mitchell Santner’s Blunt ‘Dubai Conditions’ Remark After Champions Trophy Final Defeat

Mitchell Santner’s Blunt ‘Dubai Conditions’ Remark After Champions Trophy Final Defeat

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New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner admitted that his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma’s exceptional knock was the difference between the two teams in the Champions Trophy final, and termed the four-wicket defeat as a “bittersweet end.” Rohit made a fluent 76 off 83 balls as India chased down 252 in a close finish here on Sunday. “I think the way Rohit Sharma played kind of took it away from us, I think, obviously, India here understood the conditions in Dubai perfectly and played some good cricket. Yeah I guess it’s kind of bittersweet at the end,” said Santner in the post-match press conference. Santner said he was “proud” of his side despite the surrender in the title clash. “I think we came up against a good side in the final. We challenged at times throughout this game, which was pleasing and I think there were probably a couple of small moments where we let it get away from us. “But yeah, incredibly proud of this group the way we’ve kind of gone about it …

After Champions Trophy 2025 Heartbreak, New Zealand Skipper Mitchell Santner’s Words Win Internet

After Champions Trophy 2025 Heartbreak, New Zealand Skipper Mitchell Santner’s Words Win Internet

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Mitchell Santner in action© AFP New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner had no qualms in admitting that his team lost to a “better” Indian side in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Set a target of 252, India completed the chase with six balls to spare after Rohit Sharma’s fluent 76 and excellent bowling by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy. “It’s been a good tournament. We have been challenged along the way and the way we have grown as a group. We lost to a better side today. Everyone contributed to the tournament and put their hands up at different times,” Santner said at the presentation ceremony. The New Zealand bowlers fought back well to take the game deep after Rohit and Shubman Gill powered India past 100 in quick time. But before that, it was the turn of the Indian spinners to stifle the Kiwis after a very encouraging start by Rachin Ravindra. “It was good bowling. We lost a couple of wickets after the powerplay and they really …

Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner Holds Key To Outcome In India-New Zealand Champions Trophy Final

Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner Holds Key To Outcome In India-New Zealand Champions Trophy Final

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As Team India faces New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, there is one match-up that could define the outcome of the match: India’s star batter Virat Kohli versus Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner. Both Virat and Santner have had brilliant CT 2025 campaigns. While Virat is the fourth-highest run-getter with 217 runs at an average of over 72 with a century and fifty each, Santner has taken seven wickets at an average of 27.71, with best figures of 3/43. As per ESPNCricinfo, the Virat-Santner match-up has been very even. While the 36-year-old was troubled heavily by Santner in last year’s Test series defeat to Kiwis at home, Virat has fine numbers against the Kiwi skipper. Both have faced each other in 16 innings, with Virat having made 180 runs in 259 balls at an average of 60.00 and a strike rate of 69.49. He has hit five fours and two sixes to Santner, but has been dismissed only three times. Since 2020, left arm spinners have restricted and troubled Virat. He has …

India vs New Zealand LIVE Scorecard Updates, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Virat Kohli, Injured On Eve Of NZ Clash, Fit To Play?

India vs New Zealand LIVE Scorecard Updates, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Virat Kohli, Injured On Eve Of NZ Clash, Fit To Play?

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India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Updates, ICC Champions Trophy Final Scorecard© ICC India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India take on New Zealand in the highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. India have not lost a single game in the tournament so far, and enter the game as firm favourites to lift a record third title. However, India have also never beaten New Zealand in the final of a major ICC event. New Zealand have lost just one game in the tournament – to India in the group stage – but put in a well-rounded display to defeat South Africa in the semi-final. Rohit Sharma will be aiming to become only the second Indian captain to win two ICC titles, but rumours of his retirement also loom large ahead of the big final. (LIVE SCORECARD) Here are the LIVE Updates for India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Final LIVE Scorecard, straight from the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai: March09202512:07 (IST) India vs New Zealand Final LIVE: Who will …

R Ashwin’s Strange ‘Toss Message’ To Rohit Sharma, Doesn’t Want India To Win. Here’s Why

R Ashwin’s Strange ‘Toss Message’ To Rohit Sharma, Doesn’t Want India To Win. Here’s Why

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After losing 11 coin-tosses in a row, Rohit Sharma arrives into the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday, not knowing whether the streak would end. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, however, wants Rohit to make it 12 toss losses in a row, backing New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner to decide how the game would start at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The strange remarks come from Ashwin as he feels India would be in a much better position mentally if skipper Rohit loses the toss again. “In my opinion, India shouldn’t aim to win the toss. I’d say let them lose it, allowing New Zealand to choose what they want to do. It could put India in a tricky spot. All in all, India would be comfortable either way since they’ve successfully defended and chased before,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat‘. As for his prediction, Ashwin feels the game is going to be quite tightly contested, with India only carrying a slight advantage, having already beaten the …

Matt Henry To Miss CT 2025 Final? New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner Breaks Silence On Star’s Injury

Matt Henry To Miss CT 2025 Final? New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner Breaks Silence On Star’s Injury

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New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said India’s understanding of the conditions has made the Champions Trophy final a “challenging” assignment, but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to adapt. The Kiwis are eyeing their first ICC ODI title on Sunday, following their victory in the 2000 KnockOuts Trophy, where they defeated India in the final in Kenya. “We know India are going to be a challenge. They’ve been playing some very good cricket. They understand these conditions pretty well,” said Santner in the pre-match press meet on Saturday. Santner hoped the experience of playing against India a few days back here in a league match will stand his side in good stead. “I think, obviously, having the run against India a few days ago will definitely help us out, understanding the conditions a little bit better. “But it is a knockout game. And I guess whoever turns up on the day could take home the trophy,” he added. The final is expected to be played on the same surface as the one that …

CT 2025 Final: With All Bases Covered, India Aim To Tackle “Concerning Factor” vs New Zealand

CT 2025 Final: With All Bases Covered, India Aim To Tackle “Concerning Factor” vs New Zealand

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It is time for the ultimate showdown as India and New Zealand lock horns in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. India have been the best team in the tournament having won all their matches enroute to the finale. They have all bases covered including the best slower bowlers for the conditions. India also have the advantage of playing all their matches at the Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand, on the other hand, have been quite ruthless themselves with comprehensive wins against Pakistan and South Africa. Both finalists boast of a formidable batting line-up but who will be the X-factor? Will the toss play a crucial factor in the outcome of the high-octane encounter? Which are the crucial match-ups? Henry or Shami – who is the better pacer with the new ball and does India have an edge with its quartet of spinners?  We do a deep dive and look at some key talking points ahead of the blockbuster contest on Sunday. New Zealand – India’s nemesis …

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SWOT Analysis Of Mitchell Santner And Co

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SWOT Analysis Of Mitchell Santner And Co

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On December 18, 2024, Mitchell Santner took charge as New Zealand’s white-ball captain, with his first major leadership assignment being the 2025 Champions Trophy. Cut to now, and Santner is now all set to lead the Blackcaps in the tournament’s title clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand has always been known as a side punching above their weight consistently in ICC tournaments and giving any opposition team a stiff challenge. Here’s a SWOT Analysis from IANS on the Santner-led New Zealand ahead of them playing the 2025 Champions Trophy final. Strength: New Zealand’s strength lies in both the batting and bowling departments. With the bat, Rachin Ravindra has been in prime form, as seen by his two centuries in the tournament. Kane Williamson has been at his premier best in the last two games, while Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, and Glenn Phillips lend more strength to the Blackcaps batting line-up. With the ball, Santner, Phillips, Ravindra and Michael Bracewell being present means their bases are covered in spin-bowling …