India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: IND on Top as NZ Struggle to 251/7
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Match Summary
New Zealand successfully managed to go past 250, which proved to be a remarkable achievement given their earlier situation. The final five overs yielded 50 runs, a development that would certainly concern the Indian side. Michael Bracewell hits half century off 39 balls, a wonderful fifty from him at this point of time. A fighting fifty that could change the course of the game.
Key Moments
- Michael Bracewell smashes Shami towards deep mid-wicket fence for a much-needed six.
- Daryl Mitchell brings up his half century off 91 balls, he needs to shift gears now.
- Varun Chakaravarthy castles Glenn Phillips for 34 runs, a big big wicket for India at this stage.
- Kane Williamson falls for 11 runs, Kuldeep Yadav strikes again, New Zealand were 69/1 at one stage and now tottering at 75/3.
- Will Young falls for 15 runs, Varun Chakaravarthy strikes, India finally get a breakthrough.
Some key statistics from the match: * 91 balls taken by Daryl Mitchell to get to his fifty: Second slowest for New Zealand in ODIs since 2011 * 50-run partnership comes up between Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, New Zealand need big knocks from the two batters. * India's spin bowlers have maintained their tournament-long strategy of applying consistent pressure, with numerous dot balls, effectively restricting the flow of runs and boundary opportunities.
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with its state-of-the-art facilities and unique "Ring of Fire" lighting system, provides an ideal setting for this high-stakes encounter. As the crowd cheers on, the Indian team looks to capitalize on the momentum, while New Zealand aims to defend their total and make a comeback in the final. Will India emerge victorious, or will New Zealand pull off a stunning upset? The world watches as these two cricketing powerhouses clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final.
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