ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 · Match 12 · ODI
Player of the match -
Varun Chakaravarthy
IND won by 44 runs
In a thrilling match, India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs to secure their position at the top of Group A in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This victory sets the stage for India's semi-final clash against Australia on Tuesday.
A Gritty Performance by Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer's impressive 79 off 98 balls was the highlight of India's batting performance. Despite losing early wickets, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Iyer's gritty innings helped India post a total of 249/9 in 50 overs.
Varun Chakravarthy's Maiden ODI Fifer
Varun Chakravarthy was the star of the show, taking five wickets for 42 runs to restrict New Zealand's chase. His maiden ODI fifer included the crucial wickets of Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, and Matt Henry.
Kane Williamson's Fighting 81
New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, fought hard with a solid 81 off 120 balls. However, his efforts were not enough to take his team over the line, as they were bowled out for 205 in 45.3 overs.
Semi-Final Lineup
With this victory, India will face Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday, while New Zealand will take on South Africa on Wednesday.
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