India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in their last Group A game in Dubai. Shreyas Iyer’s pressure-defying fifty and Varun Chakravarthy’s spin masterclass helped India script a 44-run win over New Zealand on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy. Iyer made a composed 79 off 98 balls under pressure but New Zealand, led by pacer Mark Henry (5/42), managed to stifle India to an under-par 249 for nine.
Varun Chakravarthy leads the charge with the ball as India register a dominant win to remain unbeaten at the #ChampionsTrophy #NZvIND https://t.co/F2UBD2cv49 pic.twitter.com/dimjQeDAUz
— ICC (@ICC) March 2, 2025
Chasing 250 was not a tall order for New Zealand’s capable batting unit but they struggled against India’s spin quartet led by Chakravarthy (5/42) to be all out for 205 in 45.3 overs. Kane Williamson's gritty 81 went in vain.
With the win, India ended at the top spot in the group, setting up a semi-final clash with Australia, who finished at the second position in Group B.
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