Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:47pm on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday Sports
Varun Chakravarthy has been India's star performer, taking crucial wickets as New Zealand struggles at 161/6 in 38 overs. Defending 250 in Dubai, India struck early with Hardik Pandya dismissing Rachin Ravindra. Chakravarthy then removed Will Young with clean bowled, Then Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell in quick succession, trapping both LBW. Kane Williamson, with a gritty half-century in 77 balls, remains New Zealand’s key hope alongside Tom Latham. India’s spinners have choked the Kiwis, pushing them into deep trouble. With wickets tumbling, India inches closer to a vital win in their final group-stage clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
