Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Date: 09-03-2025
The final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is being played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have given their best performances throughout the tournament and are now battling it out for the prestigious trophy. Winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first, but the Indian bowling attack has put them under pressure. Let's take a look at the current match situation.
New Zealand's Innings
New Zealand started cautiously, but Indian bowlers have kept them under constant pressure.
Current Score: 196/5 (44 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 50 | 93 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 19 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
New Zealand lost early wickets but their middle order is trying to stabilize the innings.
India's Bowling Brilliance
Indian bowlers have shown great aggression from the beginning of the match. Especially the spinners have created immense pressure on the Kiwi batsmen.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 36 | 2 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 9 | 40 | 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 10 | 30 | 1 |
| Mohammed Shami | 6 | 41 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 8 | 29 | 0 |
Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy have bowled brilliantly, not allowing the Kiwi batsmen to settle. Ravindra Jadeja also chipped in with a crucial wicket, while Shami and Axar Patel are still searching for their first breakthrough.
What's Nest?
New Zealand is still trying to build their innings, but Indian bowlers are relentlessly attacking. The Kiwis will aim to reach a total of 250+ to set a competitive target for India.
Will the Indian bowlers wrap up New Zealand’s innings quickly? Or will the Kiwi batsmen form a strong partnership to make a comeback? Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling encounter!
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