Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:43pm on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday Sports
India set a target of 250 for New Zealand in their Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Batting first, India struggled early at 30/3 but recovered with a 98-run stand between Shreyas Iyer (79) and Axar Patel (42). Hardik Pandya added a crucial 45, but India could not reach 250. New Zealand's Matt Henry starred with 5/42, dismantling India's batting lineup. Captain Mitchell Santner had opted to bowl first after winning the toss. New Zealand now requires 250 to secure victory.
