Varun Chakravarthy’s brilliant five-wicket haul helped India secure a 44-run victory over New Zealand in a crucial Group A clash. Despite New Zealand’s impressive bowling performance, India managed to post a modest total of 249-9. Chakravarthy then took charge with the ball, dismissing New Zealand for 205 to maintain India’s unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy.

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• India won by 44 runs against New Zealand, thanks to a five-wicket performance by Varun Chakravarthy.
• New Zealand bowled India out for 249-9, with Matt Henry taking 5 wickets for 42 runs.
• Shreyas Iyer (79), Axar Patel (42), and Hardik Pandya (45) were India’s top scorers.
• India was reduced to 30-3 early in the innings after Matt Henry’s two-wicket burst.
• New Zealand were bowled out for 205, with Kane Williamson scoring 81.
• Chakravarthy’s 5-42 was the standout bowling performance, helping India clinch victory.
• India maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament, topping Group A.
• India will face Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.
• New Zealand will meet South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday.
• India’s spinners, including Chakravarthy, dominated New Zealand’s middle and lower order, taking 9 of 10 wickets.