Days before the tournament started, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a prize pool of $6.9 million for the 2025 Champions Trophy, a whopping 53% increase from the 2017 edition.

Rachin Ravindra is quickly developing a reputation as one of the best bright light performers in world cricket.

This year, India are the only unbeaten team in the tournament, having won all four of their matches, including a victory over New Zealand in their final group game. Yet, Gill and Co will remember the heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final following a winning streak of ten matches.

India, who refused to play in host nation Pakistan, have produced clinical performances to win all four of their matches in the United Arab Emirates, including a 44-run group-stage victory over the Black Caps last weekend.

Two ICC heavyweights, India and New Zealand, will duel for silverware, looking to be crowned the first Champions Trophy winner since Pakistan claimed the prize back in 2017.

Before a final, it’s natural for teams to look for positive omens, something to boost the confidence of the players before they step onto the field to vie for the trophy.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

India opener Shubman Gill found himself in an awkward situation on Saturday during the pre-final press conference of the ICC Champions Trophy.

India's hunger for a global title remains undiminished but there will be no desperation when they clash with New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, opener Shubman Gill said.

India’s batting star Shubman Gill has promised to be a more poised and mature version of himself thanks to his 2023 World Cup final exposure.

India and New Zealand will face off in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in what is setting up to be a cracking contest.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said that even though India might start Sunday’s Champions Trophy final as favourites, New Zealand are more than capable of springing a surprise and winning the contest in Dubai.

Both teams have showcased exceptional skill and resilience throughout the tournament, making this showdown a fitting climax to the eight-nation competition.

India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of unfair advantage is baseless, the team's batting coach said on Friday.

As a journalist, covering high-profile cricket matches is always a privilege. But moments like this -- where history, politics, and spectacle intertwine -- are truly rare.

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday said a slower pitch in familiar territory for India in Dubai will make for a tight contest in the Champions Trophy final.

For New Zealand, the emergence of Ravindra as a formidable top-order batter has been a revelation

As the curtains fall on the ICC Champions Trophy’s Pakistan leg, Lahore stands at the crossroads of pride and longing. The city, which has witnessed thrilling cricket battles, roaring crowds, and unforgettable moments, now bids farewell to a tournament that rekindled its love for the game.

The Black Caps must now pack their bags for Sunday's final in Dubai, where India have played all their matches in the tournament because of their refusal to go to Pakistan.

The haphazard scheduling was a result of India playing all their games in Dubai after refusing to travel to tournament hosts Pakistan for political reasons.