India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: On March 2, 2025, India played its 3rd match of the Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium and nailed it.
India created a huge score of 249 runs in 50 overs against the New Zealand team. This was India’s 3rd win, and now India has reached the semi-final stage of the ICC Trophy 2025.
The stadium was packed with a crowd that seemed happy with the amazing performances of the Indian team. India will play the first semi-final match on March 4, 2025, in Dubai. Let’s unwrap every moment of the match.
India Vs New Zealand Live Match: Key Details
| Series | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Teams | India vs New Zealand |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium |
| India scored | 249/9 runs in 50 overs |
| New Zealand scored | 205 runs in 45.3 overs |
| Who won the match? | India (IND) won the match by 44 runs |
India Played First Inning
After winning the toss, Indian team Captain Rohit Sharma decided to bat first. However, India’s innings did not get off to a good start, as New Zealand’s pace attack struck early.
When the Indian team faced setbacks due to early wickets, Shreyas Iyer’s resilient performance changed the core of the match. Shreyas just walked in and played and scored an unbeatable 79 runs in 98 balls.
Shreyas’s partnership with Rishab Pant improves the team’s performance. After Rishab’s batting, all-rounder Axar Patel took command and contributed 42 runs in 61 balls.
Additionally, Hardik Pandya also stood out as a strong player as they scored 45 runs in 45 balls. Overall, he provides India with a much-needed late boost.
Key players:
- Shreyas Iyer: 79 runs
- Hardik Pandya: 45 runs
- Axar Patel: 42 runs
New Zealand Struggle Against the Indian Spin
In the second innings, New Zealand have a target of creating 250 runs to win the match. However, the Indian bowlers had other plans. Making his ICC Champions Trophy 2025 debut, Varun Chakravarthy turned the match on its head with his mystery spin.
Will Young played well and made 22 runs in 35 balls but was bowled out by Varun Chakaravarthy. After that Kane Williamson took command and scored 81 runs in 120 balls.
Despite Williamson’s amazing batting performance, New Zealand kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The whole team eventually folded for 205 runs in 45.3 overs.
Key players:
- Kane Williamson: 81 runs
Wrapping up
In conclusion, with this crucial win, India has secured its spot in the semi-final matches. In the upcoming matches, India will face some strong contenders, like Australia, in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
If we talk about the New Zealand team, they will play against South Africa in the semi-final matches. Furthermore, India’s victory in the India vs New Zealand match showcased that they have practiced well and are now ready to conquer the ICC Tournament 2025.
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