IND vs NZ Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy gets Five as India beat Kiwis by 44 runs

IND vs NZ Live Score: India Win!

All Over!! India have secured a massive victory by 44 runs against New Zealand and thus have finished at the top of Group A. They will now face Australia in the semifinal in a couple of day's time.

New Zealand need 52 runs in 30 balls but they just have 1 wicket in hand. Chakravarthy has completed with a stellar figure of 5 for 42 in his ten overs.

IND vs NZ Live Score

Varun Chakravarthy shows his magic with a five-fer in his ICC tournament debut against New Zealand. The mystery spinner has bowled superbly as the Kiwis are 9 down in Dubai.

India vs New Zealand Live Score: India On Top!

From overs 34 to 38, India's spinners controlled the game, making it difficult for New Zealand to chase down the target.

In the 34th over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled tightly, conceding just four runs. There was a half-chance when Kane Williamson edged one, but KL Rahul couldn't react in time to grab it.

In the 35th over, Varun Chakravarthy provided a crucial breakthrough. Glenn Phillips tried to counterattack with a six, but Chakravarthy dismissed him lbw soon after. New Zealand's score reached 144/4 at the end of the over.

In the 36th over, Chakravarthy struck again, this time removing Michael Bracewell lbw with a brilliant leg-break. Williamson continued to hold one end, but New Zealand was struggling to keep up with the required rate. NZ 161/6 (38)

India vs New Zealand Live: India Tighten Screws

India has tightened its grip on the game with disciplined bowling, especially from Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Jadeja removed Tom Latham with a well-pitched delivery that straightened, trapping him LBW. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson continues to grind, reaching his 47th ODI fifty, but with limited fluency.

Mohammed Shami has returned to the attack, maintaining the pressure with accurate lines, while Kuldeep Yadav's variations are keeping the New Zealand batters cautious. Glenn Phillips has just come in, and with Williamson at the crease, New Zealand will look to rebuild.

India will aim for another breakthrough soon to strengthen their hold on the match. Score after 33 overs:New Zealand: 137/4,Kane Williamson 66*(95),Glenn Phillips 3*(2),Latest Wicket: Tom Latham lbw b Jadeja 14(20).

IND vs NZ Live Score & Updates: New Zealand fall behind asking-rate

It looks like New Zealand is in the middle of a slow and steady chase, with Kane Williamson anchoring the innings while India's spinners are applying pressure. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel have been economical, and Kuldeep Yadav has just been introduced into the attack.

With NZ at 80/2 after 20 overs, they will need to accelerate soon. Williamson and Daryl Mitchell are key to their chase, but India will be looking to break this partnership to tighten the grip.

Do you think NZ can pick up the scoring rate, or will India's spinners continue to dominate? NZ 80/2 (20)

India vs New Zealand Live: Rachin Ravindra Departs!

After 4 overs, New Zealand are 17/1 in their chase.

In the third over, Mohammed Shami kept things tight, conceding just one run. His short-of-length deliveries tested Rachin Ravindra and Will Young, but there was little movement off the pitch.

The fourth over saw action as Hardik Pandya removed Ravindra (6) with a well-directed short ball, leading to a good running catch by Axar Patel. Before that, Young got lucky with a boundary, as a misfield resulted in an unintentional deflection to the ropes. Hardik also bowled a no-ball, but Young couldn't capitalize on the free-hit.

New Zealand now has Will Young (10) at the crease*, with a new batter joining him. NZ 17/1 (4)

India vs New Zealand Live: We are underway!

New Zealand started their run chase cautiously, reaching 9/0 after 2 overs.

In the first over, Mohammed Shami bowled a tight line, conceding just 4 runs, including a fine tickle to the boundary by Will Young. Young played out the rest of the over with solid defense.

Hardik Pandya took the new ball from the other end and gave away 5 runs in his over. Rachin Ravindra clipped one past square leg for three runs, while Young and Ravindra rotated strike with singles. Hardik also produced a couple of good deliveries that beat the bat.

Meanwhile, Shami was seen rolling his arms at the boundary, after being hit on the back near the shoulder during India's innings. NZ 9/0 (2)

IND vs NZ LIVE Score & Updates: Can India Eke Out A Victory?

India posted a competitive total of 249 all out in 50 overs, setting up an intriguing chase. The innings started poorly as Shubman Gill was trapped LBW early, followed by Rohit Sharma's mistimed pull shot to mid-wicket. Virat Kohli also fell cheaply, courtesy of a brilliant catch by Glenn Phillips at backward point, leaving India struggling at 30/3.

Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied the innings with a slow but crucial partnership. However, Axar was dismissed after another sharp catch, and KL Rahul soon followed, falling to Mitchell Santner. Iyer fought back to score a fifty, but his innings ended due to a well-directed short ball.

Towards the end, Hardik Pandya played a valuable run-a-ball 45, providing the late boost India needed. Despite wickets falling at regular intervals, India's total was respectable on a slow pitch offering turn, which might ease up in the second innings, making the chase interesting for New Zealand.

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In the 46th over, Kyle Jamieson bowled tightly, conceding just 2 runs with some well-executed yorkers and slower deliveries. The 47th over saw Matt Henry maintain pressure, allowing only 4 runs with disciplined bowling and short-pitched deliveries.

Jamieson's 48th over was economical again, giving away only 4 runs despite Hardik Pandya's efforts to accelerate. However, Pandya exploded in the 49th over, smashing 4, 4, and a massive 98m six off Jamieson, collecting 15 runs to push India's total past 240.

In the final over, Matt Henry claimed his five-wicket haul, dismissing Pandya and Mohammed Shami while also conceding some extras. India finished their innings at 249/10 in 50 overs, setting New Zealand a target of 250 to win. IND 249/9 (50)

India vs New Zealand Live: Eyes On Hardik Pandya

From overs 41 to 46, India looked to accelerate but lost Ravindra Jadeja at a crucial moment. In the 41st over, Hardik Pandya smashed a six, and Jadeja hit a boundary, contributing 11 runs. Mitchell Santner bowled a tight 42nd over, conceding just three runs. William O'Rourke followed with another economical over in the 43rd, giving away only three runs, including a wide. In the 44th over, Santner kept things tight again, allowing just six runs through singles and twos. The 45th over saw Hardik Pandya hitting a four and running quick twos, adding eight runs to the total. However, in the 46th over, while Pandya managed to find a boundary, India lost Ravindra Jadeja to a sharp catch by Kane Williamson. At the end of 46 overs, India stands at 223/7, with Hardik Pandya on 27* off 29 balls. IND 223/7 (46)

India vs New Zealand Live Score & Updates: India Reeling...

In the 40th over, Mitchell Santner tightened the grip on India by dismissing KL Rahul for 23. Rahul edged one to Latham, who took a sharp catch behind the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja then came in and got off the mark with a single. Hardik Pandya managed just one run from the over, struggling to find gaps. India reached 185/6 after 40 overs, with Jadeja (2*) and Pandya (4*) at the crease. New Zealand will now aim to restrict them under 250. IND 185/6 (40)

IND vs NZ Live Score: Shreyas Iyer Departs!

After 37 overs, India is 173/5. KL Rahul is on 17 off 21 balls, while Hardik Pandya is yet to score after facing four deliveries.

In the 37th over, William O'Rourke struck a crucial blow by dismissing Shreyas Iyer for 79 off 98 balls. Iyer started with a pull shot over mid-wicket for two runs but fell on the next delivery, miscuing a short ball to Will Young at mid-wicket. Hardik Pandya then faced the rest of the over, defending three deliveries before India managed a bye off the last ball, ending the over with just three runs.

India had been recovering well after losing early wickets, with Iyer anchoring the innings alongside KL Rahul. However, his dismissal is a setback. With 13 overs left, India will aim for 270-280, but they need a solid finish from Rahul and Pandya. The pitch seems to offer assistance to spinners, which could be crucial when India bowls, especially with four spinners in their lineup. IND 173/5 (37)

India vs New Zealand Live Score & Updates

After 36 overs, India is 170/4. Shreyas Iyer is on 77 off 96 balls, while KL Rahul is on 17 off 21.

In the 36th over, Rachin Ravindra conceded 6 runs, with singles off every delivery. Rahul started with a drive wide of cover for one. Iyer cut a short ball past short third man for another single. Rahul then drove a full delivery to sweeper cover for one. Iyer flicked another to deep square-leg before Rahul worked one to sweeper cover. Iyer finished the over with a single to long-off. IND 170/4 (36)

Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score: Iyer Leads Fightback

India are now at 164/4 after 35 overs. Shreyas Iyer is batting on 74 off 93 balls, while KL Rahul is on 14 off 18.

In the 35th over, William O'Rourke conceded 10 runs. Shreyas Iyer started with a single to third man, followed by KL Rahul punching one wide of cover. Iyer then miscued a pull to deep square-leg, but it fell short of the fielder. He mistimed another short ball that landed safely near mid-on. Rahul guided a single to third man before Iyer ended the over with a six over long-on.

IND vs NZ Live Score & Updates: Shreyas Iyer's 50 Keeps India In Contention

India have lost a total of 4 wickets as of now but Shreyas Iyer's calculated innings have kept the side in hunt for a big score. KL Rahul has joined the crease as the lastest man and the Men in Blue are going less than 5 runs an over. IND 144/4 (33)

IND vs NZ LIVE: India In Spot Of Bother

India is struggling at 38/3 after 11 overs. Axar Patel (3 off 14) and Shreyas Iyer (6 off 14) are at the crease.

William O'Rourke bowled a tight over, conceding just one run. Axar survived a leading edge and was hit on the body while missing a pull shot. Shreyas punched a short ball to third man for a single.

Kyle Jamieson kept up the pressure with 5-0-11-1. Axar nearly got run out while sneaking a single. Matt Henry (5-0-26-2) dismissed Virat Kohli for 11 with a brilliant Glenn Phillips catch at backward point. Kohli had earlier survived a mistimed lofted shot that went for four.

Jamieson also removed Rohit Sharma for 15, caught at mid-wicket. With the top order failing, India's middle order faces a tough challenge.

India vs New Zealand Live: Mitchell Santner at the toss...

''We'll have a bowl first, looks like a good wicket. Want to put some pressure early and hopefully it skids on well later. We still want to win, we know we are going to be in Lahore later but first task is to do a job here, and challenge ourselves in different conditions. Daryl Mitchell comes in, Conway misses this one''.

India vs New Zealand Score: Rohit Sharma at the toss...

''Was anyway looking to bat first, wanted to see what we could do upfront and then challenge our bowlers since we chased on both games. Approach will be very similar to the previous games, just trying to do the same things. One change for us - Harshit has been rested, Varun is playing for us. It is all about bowling in partnerships, in both games we have combined to pick 19 wickets. Our spinners have restricted them well and then the seamers have got the wickets''.

IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy LIVE: New Zealand XI

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke

IND vs NZ LIVE: India XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.

IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Win Toss, Opt To Bowl

New Zealand have won the toss and opted to field first.

IND vs NZ Live: Bat Or Bowl First In Dubai?

While mornings and nights have been on the cooler side, match-time temperatures are expected to be pleasant and ideal for cricket. The team winning the toss might prefer to bat first, but India would be comfortable chasing as well.

IND vs NZ Live Score & Updates: Team News- New Zealand

New Zealand have maintained a steady performance, with Tom Latham providing solidity to their batting unit. Rachin Ravindra delivered an exceptional innings in his previous match, while Kane Williamson's strategic leadership continues to be instrumental. In the bowling department, Mitchell Santner has been impressive at the helm, receiving strong support from Matt Henry and Michael Bracewell.

Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score: Team News- India

India might consider a few changes to their lineup, though it is uncertain if skipper Rohit Sharma will be rested. The captain has been managing a hamstring concern, but he looked comfortable on Friday night, spending ample time at the crease. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami could be replaced by Arshdeep Singh, while Varun Chakravarthy might get a chance in place of Kuldeep Yadav.

India vs New Zealand Live Score: NZ Preview

New Zealand have shown great consistency in the Champions Trophy 2025, with Tom Latham providing stability in the batting order. Rachin Ravindra impressed with a brilliant innings in his previous outing, while Kane Williamson's tactical leadership continues to be a crucial asset. On the bowling front, Mitchell Santner has been outstanding, effectively leading the attack with support from Matt Henry and Michael Bracewell. Their balanced squad and disciplined performances make them a formidable opponent in the tournament.

IND vs NZ Cricket Match: India- Preview

India have been in dominant form in the Champions Trophy 2025, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli spearheading the batting lineup. KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma have contributed valuable runs, ensuring stability at the top. The presence of all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja strengthens both the batting and bowling departments, adding depth to the squad. On the bowling front, Mohammed Shami has been exceptional, consistently delivering breakthroughs in crucial moments. With a well-rounded squad performing at its peak, India looks like a formidable force in the tournament.

IND vs NZ Live Score: Hello & Welcome!

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