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India Defeat New Zealand to Set Up Champions Trophy Semi-Final vs Australia
- Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-42 dismantles New Zealand as India wins by 44 runs.
- Shreyas Iyer’s 79 and Hardik Pandya’s late surge help India post 250.
- India to face Australia in the semi-final, while New Zealand meets South Africa.
India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy group match, setting up a semi-final clash with Australia.
Chasing 250 on a sluggish Dubai pitch, New Zealand were dismissed for 205 as India’s spinners dominated, with Varun Chakravarthy claiming an impressive 5-42.
Despite a determined 81 from Kane Williamson, the Black Caps lost their last seven wickets for just 72 runs as the required run rate proved too steep.
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India, who opted to play all their matches in Dubai instead of travelling to Pakistan, will face Steve Smith’s Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday. Meanwhile, New Zealand—already through to the knockout stage—will take on South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.
Earlier, India struggled early at 30-3, with Glenn Phillips pulling off another stunning catch at point to dismiss Virat Kohli for 11.
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A composed 98-run partnership between Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer (79) steadied the innings, while Hardik Pandya’s run-a-ball 45 ensured a competitive total.
New Zealand impressed in the field, with Matt Henry shining with figures of 5-42, but India’s spin attack proved decisive on a Dubai surface that could host the final if they progress.
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