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DUBAI : Spinner Varun Chakravarthy emerged from the dugout to produce a match-winning display against New Zealand in his Champions Trophy debut on Sunday while also leaving India with a "happy headache" ahead of the tournament's knockout stage.
Shreyas Iyer produced a composed fifty under pressure but New Zealand, led by pacer Mark Henry, managed to stifle India to an under-par 249 for nine in their Champions Trophy Group A match on Sunday. Iyer (79 off 98 balls) shared a well-paced 98 runs alliance with Axar Patel (42 off 61 balls) for the fourth wicket and Hardik Pandya (45 off 45) played a quick-fire innings towards the end to help India survive a top-order meltdown. Henry (5/42) was the most successful bowler for New Zealand, who also made an impact with their terrific fielding. It was a slightly different situation for Iyer as in the last few matches, the top three batters had given him the cushion of runs.
Virat Kohli failed to score big on his 300th ODI match as he was dismissed for just 11 during the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Virat looked in good form but a stunning catch by Glenn Phillips ended his stay at the crease. Kohli slammed the ball from Matt Henry towards the backward point region but Phillips was on to it in a flash. The New Zealand cricketer pulled off a perfect dive to complete a one-handed blinder. The crowd was left stunned by the sheer precision of the catch with Virat's wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's reaction going viral on social media. Even Virat could not help but smile a bit at the manner of his dismissal.
India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer's brilliant knock helped India reach 249/9 in 50 overs against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025, Group A match. Asked to bat, India lost quick wickets with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli going back with only 30 runs on the board.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are in the rescue act for three-down India against New Zealand in a Group A match of Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. India got off to a terrible start after being reduced to 30 for 3 in 6.4 overs. Matt Henry removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli while Kyle Jamieson got the wicket of Rohit Sharma. Earlier, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl in the game. (Live Scorecard)
Indian cricket team made just one change to their playing XI for the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Fast bowler Harshit Rana was excluded from the playing XI while spinner Varun Chakravarthy replaced him. There were several reports that Mohammed Shami will be rested for the match but the team management decided to include him as the fast bowling option along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The team department remained the same as both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were included in the side. The winner of the match between India and New Zealand will top Group A with both sides already booking their spot in the semifinals.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Star batter Virat Kohli will be in focus when India will take on New Zealand in the last group stage match of Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. Kohli is all set to play his 300th ODI match for India.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025: The last group stage match of Champions Trophy 2025 is here and India are ready to square off against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. This is going to be blockbuster clash as both the teams are unbeaten in the tournament and will to look to play the semi-final match without any hiccups. Rohit Sharma and co thrashed the arch-rivals Pakistan last week and got plenty of rest. On the other hand, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in their previous match and secured their and India's berth in the semis.