In the eagerly awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final match in Dubai, New Zealand managed a fighting score of 251/7 in 50 overs against India. The Kiwis were driven by good contributions from Daryl Mitchell (62 from 78 balls) and Michael Bracewell (55 from 48 balls), both of whom scored vital half-centuries to steady the innings.
India’s Bowling Performance
India’s bowlers also put in a disciplined performance, keeping New Zealand’s batsmen under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj began with a tight spell, swinging the ball early on.
- Jasprit Bumrah picked 2 wickets for 42 runs, getting rid of Devon Conway (12) and Glenn Phillips (19) at important junctures.
- Mohammed Siraj was frugal, giving away only 39 runs in 10 overs and getting Finn Allen (27) out.
- Kuldeep Yadav impressed with his spin, picking up Rachin Ravindra (14) and Tom Latham (21), ending on 2/45 in 10 overs.
- Hardik Pandya gave a crucial breakthrough, picking up Mitchell Santner (9) in the 44th over.
- Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with economical bowling, giving away 38 runs in 9 overs but went wicketless.
New Zealand lost wickets at intervals, but the counterattack by Mitchell and Bracewell took them past the 250-run mark. Bumrah and Siraj in the death overs limited big shots, making it a manageable target for India to chase.
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India’s Chase Awaits
The target of 252 runs now rests on the shoulders of India’s stellar batting unit comprising Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul to lead them to the win. The Dubai pitch has already demonstrated that it is slowing down, and the spinners could prove crucial in the second half.
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