India set up ICC Champions Trophy clash with Australia
DUBAI: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to set up a semifinal clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy.
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Varun Chakravarthy Was 'Nervous' vs New Zealand In CT 2025, Then Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Did This
The X-factor around mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy's bowling influenced his selection for India's last Champions Trophy group game in Dubai against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday after the move proved to be a masterstroke. Chakravarthy justified his selection in the XI with excellent figures of 5/42 in 10 overs, as India registered a convincing 44-run victory to top Group A on way to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis in second place. "He has got something different about him, so wanted to try and see what he had to offer. We got to think a little about what to do for the next game, it's a good headache. If he gets it right, it's very difficult to read him," Rohit said of Chakravarthy at the presentation ceremony.
Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Can't Believe After India Teammate's Costly Error vs New Zealand In CT 2025
The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 saw Varun Chakravarthy in full flow. The mystery spinner took five wickets as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs despite setting a low target of 250. However, one of his fielding errors went viral as he could not stop a ball and it resulted in a four. It happened in the third over of the match when Hardik Pandya bowled to Will Young. The Kiwi sent the ball towards mid-on. Varun ran for the catch, missed it and then the ball hit his leg to go past the boundary lone. Hardik hid his face, while other members of the team like Virat Kohli were shocked.
Virat Kohli's Reaction To Ravindra Jadeja's 'Animated' Take On His Dismissal Goes Viral - Watch
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.
Anushka Sharma Stunned, Crowd In Dismay As Virat Kohli Flops In 300th ODI - Watch
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 LIVE Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Injury Scare For Mohammed Shami; India Set 250-Run Target vs NZ
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.
Champions Trophy: Wishes Pour In From Teammates As Virat Kohli Enters 300-ODI Club
During the India-New Zealand Group A clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, talismanic batter Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian men's player to play 300 ODI games. He is also the 22nd player overall to get to the illustrious landmark in international cricket. However, the star batter couldn't manage to stay longer on the crease as he was dismissed by Matt Henry for 11. Kohli nailed a full-blooded cut but Glenn Phillips flew to his right at backward point to pouch a one-handed stunner, leaving Kohli and fans stunned. (India vs New Zealand LIVE Score)
"Reminds Me Of Myself": West Indies Great Vivian Richards' Big Praise For Virat Kohli
West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards on Sunday said Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy, and passion put him in the category of cricket's "great" and "legendary" players. Richards, a long-time admirer of Kohli's indomitable spirit and passion for the game, also hailed the India batter for silencing critics through performances on the field. "Well, I think he answers all of us, really. Before the World Cup for the ODIs, where he wasn't doing that well and then he came back in magnificent form, so, that is true testament to the character that we are speaking about," said Richards, a governing council member for the International Master League, during a virtual interaction.