India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a low-scoring contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy.
Electing to field, New Zealand restricted India to 249-9 with Matt Henry (5-42) leading their superb bowling display backed up by their characteristic sharp catching.
India’s Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught out by New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips off the bowling of Matt Henry, at the Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2025.Reuters
Shreyas Iyer (79), Axar Patel (42) and Hardik Pandya (45) scored valuable runs but India still settled for a below-par total.
Varun Chakravarthy (5-42) helped India bundle out New Zealand for 205 despite Kane Williamson’s classy 81.
India will face Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.
India fans in the stands during the match at the Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2025.Reuters
New Zealand will take on South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday.
