Champions Trophy: Afghanistan v South Africa; when and where to watch

IANS | February 20, 2025 4:38 PM

Karachi, Feb 20 (IANS) Afghanistan will make their Champion Trophy debut against South Africa at the renovated National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan has developed a reputation for being the surprise package in global tournaments, having impressed in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s ‘poor death over execution’ propelled NZ’s ‘unexpected’ 320-run total, says captain Rizwan

IANS | February 19, 2025 11:27 PM

Karachi, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan stated that his side did not expect New Zealand to score 320 runs in the first innings, having gotten off to a solid start, and poor execution in the death overs resulted in their 60-run loss in their opening game of the 2025 Champions Trophy being played at the National Bank Stadium.

Top-order hundreds will be key to India's Champions Trophy success: Rohit Sharma

IANS | February 19, 2025 8:52 PM

Dubai. Feb 19 (IANS) India’s journey at the 2025 Champions Trophy will begin on Thursday with the 2013 winners set to take on Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of their first game Indian skipper Rohit Sharma revealed India’s "secret to success" depends on their top order firing on full cylinders.