India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai on March 2, 2025.
Match Highlights:
India's Innings: After being put in to bat, India posted a total of 249/9 in their allotted 50 overs. Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role, scoring a resilient 79 runs. Despite Matt Henry's impressive bowling figures of 5/42, India's middle-order contributions ensured a competitive total.
.New Zealand's Response: Chasing 250, New Zealand struggled against India's spin attack. Varun Chakravarthy was the standout bowler, claiming five wickets and restricting New Zealand to 205 runs. Kane Williamson fought valiantly with a half-century, but lacked sufficient support from the other end.
Implications:
This victory means India tops Group A and will face Australia in the semi-finals on March 4 in Dubai. New Zealand, finishing second in the group, will play against South Africa in Lahore on
March 5.
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