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Int'l Cricket Council
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Match officials for Champions Trophy 2025 final confirmed
Paul Reiffel was one of the on-field umpires in the South Africa-New Zealand semi-final in Lahore, while Richard Illingworth was part of the action in the India-Australia semi-final in Dubai. Four-time ICC Umpire of the Year Illingworth also stood in the final of the most recent ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and took charge of the Group A match between the two finalists, which India won by 44 runs. India beat Australia by four wickets in an engaging contest in the first semi-final to book their spot, while New Zealand went all out with the bat in a 50-run win over South Africa in the second semi-final. The final between India and New Zealand will begin 1:00 PM GST at the Dubai International Stadium. WATCH: Stellar New Zealand secure final spot | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025

Int'l Cricket Council
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Tickets for Champions Trophy 2025 Final featuring India go live
India secured their spot in the final after securing a win over Australia in Dubai on 4 March, 2025. With India's qualification, the final is now confirmed to be in Dubai, and the tickets will be available online here and at the Dubai International Stadium Box Office. Fans can avail an early bird offer on limited tickets starting from 250 Dirhams. The full pricing range and online tickets for purchase are available here. India will vie for the trophy title against the winner of the South Africa-New Zealand semi-final that is all set to take place in Lahore on 5th March, 2025. The two sides will then feature in the Final on the 9th and seek to secure the title. All on the Line Preview | SA v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025 If the Men in Blue win the Champions Trophy, it will be their third title, following wins in 2002 (joint winners, Sri Lanka), and 2013 (in England). For New Zealand (2000), and South Africa (1998), this would be their second title. ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 News Men's News