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India continued its unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy 2025, securing a 44-run victory over New Zealand in a low-scoring thriller. With Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul leading the charge, India’s spinners showcased their strength, defending a total of 249/9. Despite a resilient innings by Kane Williamson, New Zealand struggled against India’s well-coordinated spin attack, failing to chase the target.The win marked India’s third consecutive victory in the league stage, reinforcing their title contention in the tournament.
The match also saw a moment of controversy when Ravindra Jadeja’s appeal for an LBW against Tom Latham drew criticism from former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull.In the 33rd over, Latham attempted a reverse sweep but misjudged the line, with the ball hitting his thigh pad. Jadeja, in celebration, ran down the center of the pitch while appealing, prompting Doull to comment:
"Have a look at that. You can't be doing that. (It) should've come with a warning."
Players are typically warned by umpires for stepping onto the pitch unnecessarily, though no formal warning was issued to Jadeja.
India’s Batting Struggles and Middle-Order Rescue Act
Winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bowl first, and India found itself in early trouble at 30/3 as the top order crumbled. However, a 98-run partnership between Shreyas Iyer (79) and Axar Patel (42 off 61 balls) helped India recover.Despite this stand, India suffered further setbacks when Iyer and KL Rahul (23 off 29 balls) fell in quick succession, leaving the team struggling at 182/6. A crucial 41-run partnership between Hardik Pandya (45 off 45 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (16 off 20 balls) ensured India reached a competitive total of 249/9 in 50 overs.New Zealand pacer Matt Henry was the standout bowler, taking 5/42 in eight overs, dismantling India’s top order.
New Zealand’s chase of 250 started on a shaky note as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Kane Williamson (81 off 120 balls, seven fours) held the innings together, but his lone resistance was not enough to secure victory.India’s spinners dominated the middle overs, with Varun Chakravarthy delivering a career-defining spell of 5/42, dismantling New Zealand’s middle order. His exceptional performance was supported by:
Kuldeep Yadav (2/56 in 9.3 overs)
Axar Patel (1/45 in 10 overs)
Hardik Pandya (1/30 in 7 overs)
Ravindra Jadeja (1/42 in 10 overs)
This performance was particularly significant for Chakravarthy, who had a disappointing T20 World Cup 2021, going wicketless in three matches played in Dubai. His five-wicket haul in only his second ODI marked a redemption arc, earning him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.With this win, India tops the league stage with three victories in three matches, securing their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025.
