India sealed a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, finishing as group toppers. Varun Chakravarthy dazzled on his tournament debut, claiming 5 for 42—the best bowling figures of the tournament—guiding India to bowl out New Zealand for 205 in 45.3 overs while chasing 250.
Earlier, Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 powered India to 249/9 in 50 overs. Kane Williamson fought a lone battle with a gritty 81 off 120 balls, but India’s spinners, led by Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, tightened their grip in the middle overs.
With three consecutive wins, unbeaten India will face Australia in the semifinal on Tuesday in Dubai, while New Zealand will lock horns with South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.
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