India vs New Zealand Match Highlights: India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs. This was the last match of the group stage of Champions Trophy (Champions Trophy 2025). In this match played in Dubai, Team India scored 249 runs while playing first, in which Shreyas Iyer’s 79 -run innings was instrumental. In response, New Zealand was able to score 21 runs less than the target. Kane Williamson played an innings of 81 runs, but could not ensure his team’s victory.
India’s opening pair, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were dismissed cheaply. This was the 300th ODI match of Virat Kohli’s career, in which he was seen in good touch. But Glenn Philips caught such a magical catch that everyone was surprised in the field. Virat scored 11 runs. But due to the situation of crisis, Shreyas Iyer and Akshar Patel handled Team India, between which a 98 -run partnership took place. Iyer scored 79 runs, while Akshar Patel contributed 42 runs. Hardik Pandya also helped India reach a score of 249.
Varun Chakraborty’s havoc
The biggest contribution to India’s victory was Shreyas Iyer and Varun Chakraborty. Shreyas Iyer scored 79 runs on the first Dubai slow pitch. At the same time, in bowling, Varun Chakraborty fiercely harassed the Kavis with 5 wickets. This was Chakraborty’s Champions Trophy debut match, in which he has created history by taking a claw. Varun is the first Indian bowler to take a 5-wicket hall in Champions’ debut match.
Group-A King India
The Indian team has topped all three matches in Group A of Champions Trophy. Team India had earlier defeated both Bangladesh and Pakistan by a margin of 6-6 wickets. At the same time, New Zealand has also been washed by 44 runs. This Champions Trophy is the first time in 2025 when the first batting team at Dubai Cricket Ground has been victorious.
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