New Zealand vs India ICC Champions Trophy, 2025, Full Score Card

OUT! TAKEN! Matt Henry completes his five-wicket haul on the last ball of the innings! A superb final over from Henry. 2 wickets and just 5 runs off it to restrict India to 249. Henry lands it on a length and rolls his fingers on the ball, on middle, Shami has a heave across the line but gets more height than distance on it. It goes only as far as deep mid-wicket where Glenn Phillips runs in off the ropes and takes a safe catch.

Halt! Mohammad Shami has been hit by the ball on the back of his right shoulder. He looks in a bit of pain and the physio is in to check on him. We are good to go again.

Ouch, that will hurt! Henry takes pace off and goes fuller, at the stumps, Shami swings early and gets it off the bottom part of the bat. Manages to clear the bowler and it dribbles to the right of long off. Shami comes charging back for the second run. Mitchell Santner picks it up and fires in a throw towards the batting end. The throw goes onto hit Shami on the right shoulder who had his back towards the ball.

Henry continues to be on the shorter side, outside off, Kuldeep walks across his stumps and drags it towards square leg for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TAKEN! Turning out to be an excellent final over from Henry! Henry serves another bumper and gets it high enough to trouble the batter and tucks up the batter for room too. Pandya stays deep in the crease and swings for the pull. Skies it up towards deep square leg where Rachin Ravindra settles under it and takes it to his left.

Wide! Henry goes short but this time, it sails over the batter's head for a wide.

That would have been an outstanding catch had that been taken! A well-directed bumper at the batter, Pandya is tucked up for room and the ball gets big on him. Swings for the pull but gets it only as far as deep mid-wicket. Glenn Phillips swoops in and puts in a full-length dive ahead but fails to get there. No single taken.

Wide! Goes searching for the wide yorker but this is sprayed beyond the tramline on off. Hardik lets it be.

Starts the final over well does Henry! Nails the yorker, on middle, Pandya is unable to get under it. Digs it out towards deep mid-wicket and does not take the single.

A high full toss, around middle, Mohammad Shami gives himself some room and pulls it aerially towards deep square leg but Hardik refuses the single.

Sliding onto the pads, very full, Pandya jams it out off the inner half of the bat towards deep fine leg for one.

SIX! All the way! A bit too predictable from Jamieson, leg cutter and it is bowled into the wicket, on off. Not short enough to trouble the batter, Pandya waits for it on the back foot and nails the pull over deep mid-wicket for a six.

FOUR! Nothing streaky about this one! Kyle does not offer any pace at all, on a length, outside off, Pandya frees his arms, holds his shape and thumps it over extra cover. The ball bounces just in front of the boundary cushions.

FOUR! Not where he intended it to go but Pandya and India will take it! A leg-cutter from Kyle, on a nagging length, outside off. Not that wide for the cut. Pandya throws his hands at the delivery and gets an outside edge that beats short third to his left for a boundary.

Nicely bowled! Very full, outside off, Pandya fails to get under the ball and can only slice it towards backward point.

Slower bumper by Henry, on off, Pandya sets deep in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Keeps the strike with a single. 15 balls since the last boundary!

On the pads, on a length, Shami works it away wide of mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

Pace taken off, on a good length, Pandya carves it to deep cover and takes the single this time.

Another short ball by Henry, on middle, Pandya pulls it through square leg this time. Pandya sets off for a run but halfway through it, he changes his mind and sends Shami back.

Dug in short, on middle, the ball gets big on Pandya as he swivels for the pull. Hits it on the bounce to deep mid-wicket but does not take the single.

Attacking the stumps, on a nagging length, Shami punches it down to long on and turns the strike over.

Low full toss, on off, drilled straight back towards the bowler. Pandya will feel that he missed out there!

In the air...but safe! Another leg-cutter from Jamieson, on a length, on off, Shami plays it well in front of his body and looks to turn it away on the leg side. Closes the bat face early and the ball goes off a leading edge towards cover. Will Young turns around and goes after it. Puts in a dive but the ball evades him. They cross.

Serves the leg-cutter, on off, on a nagging length, Shami hangs his bat out to defend. The ball bounces a bit more and catches the shoulder of the bat. It balloons and drops in front of backward point.

Full and straight, attacking the stumps, Pandya knocks it with a straight bat to long off and crosses over.

Pace taken off, on a nagging length, keeping it away from the batter's arc. HP reaches out but fails to connect.

On a length, outside off, Pandya looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge that dribbles towards the keeper.

Banged in short, over middle, Shami pulls it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Shami walks out to bat now.

OUT! WHAT A GRAB! Kane Williamson has pulled off a beauty here! The senior pro throws his hat in the ring for the catch of the tournament. Henry steams in from around the wicket and bashes the deck hard, on off, Jadeja gets on his toes and tries to cut this one away. He fails to keep the shot along the ground and it goes low towards backward point. Williamson gets nice and low early and flings himself to his non-dominant left side. Sticks out his left hand low and snaffles it inches off the turf.

Low full toss, on middle, eased down to long on for a single by Ravindra.

FOUR! Thumped! Henry goes into the deck but takes pace off, around off, Pandya hangs back and waits for the ball to arrive. Slaps it back past the bowler almost like a tennis forehand shot and hits it to the right of mid on for a boundary.

From around the wicket for the left-hander, banged in short, outside off, RJ drags the pull towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowling end but misses. It would not have mattered much as Jadeja was well in.

On a back of a length, around off, Pandya backs away and pushes it wide of point for a single.

Matt Henry (5-0-26-2) is back on.

Low full toss, on the pads, flicked away to deep backward square leg for a single.

Hit hard but cut off! Pace on, on a good length, Pandya frees his arms and drills it hard but it goes straight to Kane Williamson at backward point. Kane wrings his hand in pain as soon as the ball hits him on the palm.

Excellent stop! Short and wide on off, Hardik cuts it fiercely down onto the turf. It goes onto the bounce to backward point where Kane Williamson flings himself to his right and makes a one-handed stop.

FOUR! Helped away! Slower one and it is bowled into the deck. Will errs as this is a bit too straight, around leg, Pandya gets inside the line and helps it to the left of short fine leg for a boundary.

Full and angling into the pads, Pandya places it in front of deep mid-wicket and takes the first one quickly. Glenn Phillips comes charging in from the deep but fails to pick it up cleanly, allowing the second run to be completed comfortably.

This is on a length, on off, Jadeja swings to go over cover but miscues it off the inner half of the bat towards long on for a single.

Sliding on with the arm, on off, Pandya blocks it out off the front foot. Santner ends with figures of 10-1-41-1.

Sliding onto the pads, on a nagging length, turned away wide of mid-wicket for a run by Jadeja.

Slower and fuller, on off, Pandya goes back and punches it to the left of cover for one.

Keeps it short, on middle and leg, punched down to long on for another single.

Jadeja shows his cards early as he steps down the track. Santner spots it and bowls it on the shorter side, on middle, Jadeja clips it right between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg and comes charging back for the second run.

Speared into the pads, on a length, HP clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Serves it on a good length, on the off pole, RJ backs away slightly to play it late behind square on the off side. Ends up guiding it straight to backward point.

Third short ball in a row, on middle, Pandya pulls it firmly but straight to deep mid-wicket for one more run.

Wide! Banged in short but this sails over the batter's head for a wide. Hardik sways away.

Dug in short, at the left shoulder of the batter, Jadeja swivels and helps the pull along the ground to deep backward square leg for a single. 200 up for India!

Honing in on the stumps, on a good length, Jadeja shapes up to work it away on the leg side. Gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Lands it on off, on a length, RJ clips it straight to mid-wicket.

From around the wicket, hits the deck hard, on a shortish length, Jadeja steers it to backward point.

Another tidy over from Santner! Just 3 off it. Flat and short, on the off stump, Jadeja whips it wide of mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single.

Darted in from around the wicket, fractionally short, on off, Pandya makes room and cuts it past point for one more.

This is tossed up, on off, Jadeja presses forward and nudges it to long on for one.

Attacking the front pad, on a length, Jadeja flicks it straight to short fine leg. Three dots in a row!

Another that is fired in, fuller and on off, Jadeja plays it back to Santner.

This is pushed through, on a nagging length, on off, Jadeja turns it to mid-wicket.

Fuller and quicker, at the stumps, Pandya defends it out on the off side.

SIX! Into the stands! Bracewell offers flight but serves a bit too full and this turns right into the wheelhouse, on middle and leg. Pandya gets down and clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Fired into the pads, on a nagging length, Pandya turns it to short fine leg.

Slower through the air, looped up, around off, Hardik has a hack across the line. Drags it off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Turning away, flat and short, on off, Jadeja punches it to long on and turns the strike over.

FOUR! Bracewell is greeted back into the attack with a boundary! A half-tracker from around the wicket, on middle, Jadeja presses back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Time for Powerplay 3! New Zealand are now allowed 5 fielders outside the inner circle for the rest of the innings.

Pushed through, on off, Jadeja gets his bat out in front and knocks it to long on for a single.

Floated up, full and on off, Pandya eases the drive past cover for a single.

Wow..turn and bounce! Slower through the air, full and on off, grips and turns away with bounce Hardik Pandya strides out to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Quicker, full and on middle, angling in, Hardik Pandya blocks it out.

Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja drives it to long on for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja walks out to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mitchell Santner joins the party now! Katey Martin and Dinesh Karthik On-Air were just talking about different wicket-keeping styles of New Zealand and India, and Tom Latham takes a sharp catch behind the stumps here. This one is flatter, full and on middle, turns away a bit and skids through too. KL Rahul backs away to push it away but gets a thin outside edge. Latham does not have much reaction time but grabs it really well. India are six down now!

Hard length and on off, Hardik Pandya steers it to point.

Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, KL Rahul chops it down towards backward point for one more.

Short of a length and on off, KL Rahul dabs it to point.

Will O'Rourke sees the batter advance and hits the deck hard, takes off sharply this one, on middle. Hardik Pandya gets into an awkward position as the ball goes off the top edge towards third man for one.

On a length and on the pads, KL Rahul nudges it to fine leg for a single.

Back of a length and angling down the leg, KL Rahul hooks it wide of fine leg and comes back for the second run. Good running!

Looped up, full and on middle, KL Rahul drives it wide of covers for one.

Pushed through quicker, shortish and on middle, KL Rahul backs away and dabs it to point.

Short again, on off, Hardik Pandya punches it through covers for another run.

Flighted, full and on middle, KL Rahul eases it to long off for a run.

Short and down the leg side, Hardik Pandya swipes it to deep square leg for a single.

Tossed up, full and on off, Hardik Pandya taps it to short covers.

A slower bouncer, on middle, Hardik Pandya ducks under it. Tom Latham behind the stumps fails to collect it cleanly and concedes a bye.

Hits the length hard again, on off, Hardik Pandya dabs it to point.

Hard length and on middle an off, Hardik Pandya stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Back of a length and on off, Hardik Pandya blocks it out.

Hardik Pandya makes his way out to the centre.

OUT! TAKEN! Will O'Rourke gets the set batter! Once again, a break in play brings in a wicket for the fielding side. The short ball plan has finally worked for New Zealand. This one is banged into the pitch again at 143 clicks, on middle, but this time it bounces a bit extra. Shreyas Iyer decides to take it on and looks to pull but the ball gets big on him. He gets a top edge that flies behind mid-wicket where Will Young runs backwards, fumbles it on the first attempt but hangs onto it on the second. Iyer walks back after an excellent 79 off 98, and India lose half their side now!

Short of a length and on middle, Shreyas Iyer pulls it just over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

DRINKS BREAK! New Zealand struck at the right time by removing Axar Patel, but they haven't quite managed to tighten the screws. Shreyas Iyer has been swift in punishing loose deliveries, while KL Rahul has settled in nicely. With wickets in hand, India will back themselves to accelerate at the death, but a couple of quick strikes could turn the tide. The Kiwis need to stay patient and keep pushing. The pitch has shown signs of turn, and with India boasting four spinners, chasing won't be easy. However, if it settles under the lights and starts skidding onto the bat, it could be a different story.

Six singles in the over! Looped up, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drills it to long off for a single.

Short and around off, KL Rahul punches it to sweeper covers for one more.

Flatter, full and on leg, Shreyas Iyer flicks it to deep square leg for one.

Floated, full and on off, KL Rahul drives it through covers for another run.

Short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer cuts it to backward point for a run.

Tossed up, full and on of, KL Rahul pushes it through covers for a single.

SIX! Brilliant shot! Will O'Rourke serves this full and right in the slot on middle, slower too. Shreyas Iyer reads it early, presents the full face of the bat and tonks it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

On a length and on off, KL Rahul guides it to third man for one.

Just short! Will O'Rourke bowls another sharp bouncer, on middle. Shreyas Iyer tries to pull but once again is a bit late and mistimes it in the air. Will Young runs forward from deep square leg but the ball just drops in front of him. They cross.

Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Shreyas Iyer gets hurried into his pull and mistimes it towards mid on.

Short of a length and on off, KL Rahul dabs it towards point for a run.

Back of a length and on off, Shreyas Iyer runs it down to third man for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drives it to long off for one.

Fires one full and on off, Shreyas Iyer knocks it back to the bowler.

Flatter, short and on off, KL Rahul punches it through cover-point for another run.

Tosssed up, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer clips it towards square leg for a run.

SIX! Clean strike! Rachin Ravindra sees the batter shuffle in his crease and drags his length back. Shreyas Iyer picks up the length early, stays on the back foot and smacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 150 up for India!

Floated, full and on middle, KL Rahul works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg for a single.

Goes short again and on middle, KL Rahul heaves it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Flighted, full and on off, KL Rahul goes down and paddles it towards fine leg for a brace.

Quicker, full and on middle, turns in, Shreyas Iyer uses his feet and clips it to deep square leg for another run.

Tossed up, full and on middle, KL Rahul drills it to long on for a run.

Floated, short and on middle, turns in, KL Rahul gets cramped up and pats it to mid-wicket.

Dragged back, on middle, Shreyas Iyer moves back and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Short and around off, Shreyas Iyer punches it to sweeper covers for one.

Tossed up, full and on off, KL Rahul backs away and drills it through covers for a run.

FOUR! Good use of the feet! Flighted, full and around middle. KL Rahul skips down the track and lofts it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.

Excellent fielding! Shortish and outside off, KL Rahul cuts it away where Will O'Rourke dives to his right to stop the run.

Floated, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer reverse sweeps it to deep point for a single.

Flatter, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer steers it to point.

Five dots in a row to finish the over! Loopy, full and on middle, KL Rahul knocks it down the pitch.

Flighted, full and on off, KL Rahul defends it on the front foot.

Quicker, short again, on middle, turns in, KL Rahul pats it to the left of short mid-wicket.

Tossed up, full and on off, KL Rahul tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Flatter, short and on off, KL Rahul stabs it to the right of the bowler. Michael Bracewell dives to his right to make a good stop.

Floated, short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer punches it to long on for a single.

Floated up, around off, Rahul comes forward and drives it to extra cover.

Similar length, around off, Iyer punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover for a single.

Nagging length, on the fourth stump, Iyer pats it down to cover-point.

Tossed up, around off, Rahul comes forward and drives it to long off for a single.

KL Rahul walks out to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! Rachin Ravindra breaks the partnership and Axar Patel is gone! Ravindra keeps it a bit shorter, around middle, from over the wicket, Axar Patel bends a bit low and looks to pull it but generates a top edge that goes towards short fine leg. Kane Williamson at first misjudges the ball and comes ahead, but realises that the ball is going over his head. Adjusts by going back a couple of steps and extends his right hand to take it one-handed. Axar goes for 42 (61). The 98-run stand is broken and India are 128/4.

Drops it short and touch outside off, Iyer opens the face of the bat and guides it towards third man for a single.

A bit shorter than the previous one, around off, Axar defends it.

SIX! TOP SHOT! Bracewell gives air to the ball and pitches it up, around off. Axar Patel makes room and lofts it inside out over cover for a biggie.

Darts in fuller, around middle, Axar dabs it to point off the front foot.

Dragged length, outside off, Axar Patel goes back in quick time and cuts it hard in the gap towards deep point for a couple of runs.

Keeps it fuller, around middle, Patel lunges and drives it to the left of the bowler who stops it on his follow-through.

Floated up, around off and middle, Iyer comes forward and nudges it to long on for a single.

Nagging length, just outside off, Axar Patel dabs it towards backward point.

Fuller again, on the pads, Patel flicks it again to mid-wicket for no run.

Floated up, around off, Patel comes forward and flicks it to mid-wicket.

FIFTY FOR IYER! Back-to-back fifties for Shreyas! Rachin drops it short, on off, Iyer rocks back and punches it to long on for a single. He is holding the Indian innings together and will be keen to convert this into a big score. Raises his bat and acknowledges the support from the crowd and his teammates.

Tossed up, just outside off, Shreyas Iyer dabs it to point.

NOT OUT! Rachin Ravindra gives flight to the ball, fuller and around off, turns away sharply, Shreyas Iyer is drawn forward to drive and he misses. The keeper Tom Latham dislodges the bails and appeals for a stumping. The third umpire sees the replays and the back leg of Shreyas Iyer is grounded inside the crease so he is adjudged not out.

Was Iyer's foot in the air? The stumping appeal was confident from Tom Latham. However, the replays are in and they show that Iyer's back leg was grounded in the crease when the bails were taken off.

Nagging length, around middle, Iyer goes back and flicks it off the toe end of the bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Keeps it shorter, around off, Axar cuts it to deep cover for a single.

FOUR! BEAUTIFUL SHOT! Just a touch short from Michael Bracewell, around off. Axar Patel goes back and pulls it against the turn over mid-wicket for a boundary.

A low full toss, around off and middle, Iyer lunges and pushes it to long on for a single.

Drops it short and outside off, Patel waits for it and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Tossed up, around off, Shreyas Iyer comes forward to get to the pitch of the ball and flicks it to long on for a single.

Keeps it shorter and around off and middle, Shreyas Iyer goes back and pulls it to long on for a single.

Drags his length and touch outside off, Iyer dabs it to backward point off the cue end of the bat.

Floated up, around off and middle, Iyer drives it to cover.

A low full toss, around off, Axar Patel leans on and drives it towards mid off. Daryl Mitchell runs to his right and stops the ball to restrict the batter to just a single.

A yorker, around off, Iyer comes forward and drills it to long off for a single.

Drops it short, around off, turns in, Patel goes back and manages to punch it away to long on for a single.

FOUR! FINDS THE BOUNDARY! Nagging length, around middle, turns in, Shreyas Iyer goes back and uses the crease. Pulls it just over the leaping fielder at square leg for a boundary.

Tossed up, in the line of the stumps, stays a bit low, Shreyas Iyer goes back and manages to drop it down to mid-wicket.

100 comes up for India! Fuller but on the pads, Axar Patel lunges and clips it towards mid on for a single.

Floated up, around off, Shreyas comes forward and pushes it towards square leg for a single.

WIDE! Again on a nagging length but down the leg side this time, Shreyas Iyer looks to flick it but misses. Called a wide.

Dragged length, around middle, Iyer turns it to mid-wicket off the back foot.

WIDE! Darts in fuller but down the leg side, Shreyas Iyer moves across and looks to scoop it but misses. Called a wide.

Nagging length, around middle, turns in, Shreyas Iyer goes back and nudges it to square leg.

Slower through the air, around middle, on a length, Axar Patel waits for it and plays it with the turn to mid-wicket.

Floated up, around off, Iyer drives it to long off for a single from the front foot.

Loopy full ball, around off, Axar Patel goes on his knee and sweeps it aerially towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Nagging length, around off, Iyer drops it down to long off for a single from the back foot.

Keeps it shorter, around middle, Shreyas Iyer goes back to pull it away wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Drops it short and touch outside off, Axar Patel goes back and opens the face of the bat to cut it to deep point for a single.

Tossed up, around off, Axar drives it to long off for a single off the front foot. Just 2 off it.

Finds the gap this time! Flighted up, around middle, Shreyas comes forward and uses his wrists to turn it wide of square leg for a single.

Again a full ball, around middle, Shreyas keeps it down to square leg.

Fuller again, on the pads, Iyer comes forward and flicks it to square leg.

Floated up, around off, Shreyas Iyer goes on his knee and looks to sweep it but gets it through the inner half of the bat to square leg.

Tossed up, around middle, Shreyas Iyer uses his feet and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Nagging length, around middle, Iyer goes back and turns it to square leg for a single.

Similar line and length, turns away as well, Shreyas Iyer drives it to cover this time.

Much fuller, around off, keeps it slower as well, Shreyas Iyer defends it to point.

Fuller and outside off, Axar goes on his knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

WIDE! Tossed up but down the leg side, Axar Patel looks to flick it but misses. The keeper Tom Latham whips off the bails but the back leg of Axar Patel is already in the crease.

Dragged length as he sees the batter coming down the track, Axar Patel uses his feet and adjusts to defend it.

Darts in fuller, around middle, Iyer nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! TOP SHOT! Michael Bracewell drops it short and touch outside off, from around the wicket. Axar Patel goes back, gives himself some room and cuts it hard in the gap towards deep point for a boundary.

Nagging length, around middle, turns in, Shreyas Iyer goes back and flicks it away towards square leg for a single. 50 up for this partnership.

Floated up, around middle, Shreyas Iyer comes forward and clips it to square leg.

Slower again, fuller on the pads, Iyer turns it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Much fuller, around off, Iyer comes forward and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Tossed up, around off, Axar drives it to long off for a single off the front foot.

Drops it short, on middle, Axar swipes it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.

Too straight again, on the pads, Axar flicks it straight to backward square leg.

Fired in, on the pads, nudged to backward square leg.

Slower through the air and shorter, on off. Santner gets the ball to turn back into the batter. Axar pushes it to cover.

Short and sliding onto the pads, Shreyas works it wide of mid-wicket for one.

Speared in, on a nagging length, Iyer taps it back to the bowler.

At 89.7 kph, on a nagging length, around leg, Iyer helps it down to deep fine leg for a run.

Short and outside off, cut away to deep cover for a single.

Beaten! Bracewell slows it down and gets the ball to turn away from the left-hander, Axar lunges to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Turning into the pads, on the shorter side, Iyer turns it past mid-wicket and crosses over.

Short and on off, punched with a straight bat to long off for a single by Axar.

Begins from around the wicket, on a length, on off, driven to short cover.

Flatter and shorter, on middle, Iyer goes deep in the crease and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Slows it down and gives the ball air, full and on off, Iyer mishits the drive back towards the bowler.

A touch slower, full and at the stumps, Axar clips it to the left of mid-wicket for one more.

Sliding on with the arm, short and on the pads, Iyer flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Santner spots Iyer backing away early but he holds his line and length. Pushes it through, at the stumps, Iyer pushes it to cover.

Floated up, on the off stump, Shreyas reaches out in front to defend.

Bashes the deck hard, over off, gets a good lift, Patel guides it to backward point.

On a hard length, on off, Iyer steers it down to deep third and turns the strike over.

FOUR! Third boundary in the over! O'Rourke pulls the length back, on off, Iyer presses back and unleashes the pull. One hand comes off the bat but Iyer gets good enough contact to find the mid-wicket fence.

FOUR! Nice shot! At 139.6 kph, on the fuller side, outside off, Iyer does not move his feet much but lets his hands flow into the shot. Goes up and over cover for a boundary.

Wider on off, on a short of a good length, Iyer drags the pull along the ground towards wide mid on.

FOUR! A boundary straight away after the break for Iyer! This is on a back of a length, on off, not high enough to trouble the batter, Iyer stands tall and spanks it over wide mid on for a boundary.

Drinks! India are still in the rebuilding phase after losing three early wickets. Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel need to extend this partnership for as long as possible with a lot of firepower still to come. New Zealand have been one of the best sides to squeeze teams in the middle overs with their spinners and they will look to exactly do that here too. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Full and down leg, Iyer plays the sweep and gets it fine. Beats the diving Matt Henry to his right at short fine leg. Henry gets back up on his feet and cuts it off. Three runs taken. A productive over for India. 11 runs off it.

Sliding onto the pads, full as well, Iyer blocks it out.

Drifted into the pads, Axar wrists it wide of mid-wicket and turns the strike over.

Beaten! This goes straight on, on a length, around off, Patel plays for the turn but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball zips past the straight bat.

Shorter in length, on off, Patel punches it to the right of cover for a brace.

FOUR! A boundary after 52 balls for India! Floated up, full and on off, Axar reaches out in front and also gets across to get the placement right. Sweeps it along the ground to the left of square leg for a boundary. 50 up for India!

Wide! From over the wicket to the left-hander, turning down leg, Axar fails to tickle it away.

Leading edge but Axar gets away with it! This is on a back of a length, on middle, Axar gets on his toes and tries to turn it away on the leg side. Gets a leading edge that goes down to deep third for a single.

On a nagging length, on off, Axar tries to drive it on the up but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket. Axar struggling to break free and is in search of a release shot!

Hits the deck hard, on a back of a length, on off, Axar gets it off the upper half of the bat as he punches it to mid off.

Short and fractionally wide on off, Axar presses back and slaps but can't get it past cover-point. 48 balls since the last boundary!

Wide! Will serves a quick bumper but this sails over the batter's head for a wide.

Similar length, tighter line, on middle, Patel guides it to backward point.

On a hard length, on off, Patel tries to punch it away. Miscues it off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Pushed through, full and at the stumps, Iyer pats it down the deck. Santner starts with a maiden!

Drags the length back a bit, a hint of away turn, on middle, Iyer defends it solidly.

Slanting in again, on middle, Iyer blocks it out off the front foot.

Speared in, fuller and on middle and leg, Iyer tries to flick it away but this grips and spins away to catch a leading edge. It rolls in front of cover.

Darted in, at the stumps, Iyer pushes it back to the bowler.

Santner brings himself into the attack and starts from around the wicket with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, Iyer eases the drive to cover.

On a length, on the pads, Axar clips it to mid-wicket.

In the air for a brief period! Will O'Rourke serves it on a shortish length, on off, Iyer swivels and shapes up for the pull. Fails to keep the shot along the ground but manages to evade the diving mid-wicket fielder to his right for a single.

Banged into the deck, around the left shoulder of the batter, Patel hops and helps it down to deep fine leg for a run.

With a widish slip in place, Will hurls it fuller in length, on middle, Patel pats it to mid off.

On a back of a length, on off, Iyer runs it down to deep third for one.

Play and a miss! Will goes wide of the crease on the over-the-wicket angle and bowls it in the channel on off, on the fuller side, Iyer pushes at the delivery away from his body and his feet do not move at all. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Serves it on a hard length, on middle, Patel defends it a bit too late and chops it out past the stumps.

Jamieson goes into the wicket again, on middle, Iyer swivels and pulls it to the right of deep square leg for one.

Dug in short by Kyle, around off, Iyer stands tall and drags the pull to the right of mid on for a couple of runs.

Drags the length back, on top of off, Shreyas punches it to cover.

Attacking the front pad, on a length, Shreyas knocks it to mid on.

Hurls it full, honing in on the off stump, Iyer defends it right under his eyes.

Double change? No, Kyle Jamieson continues.

Angling away from over the wicket, at 134 kph, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Axar shapes up to flick it away with a closed bat face. Gets a soft leading edge towards cover.

Serves it on a good length, on off, Axar taps it back to Will.

Banged in short and this is around the ribs, Axar hops and tries to get inside the line to help it away. Gets himself into a tangle and wears it on the glove.

At 130 kph, on a shortish length, over middle, Patel stays back and guides it to backward point.

Bashes the hard length, on off, Iyer rides the bounce and glides it down to deep third for a single.

Starts with a full delivery, on off, Iyer pushes it to cover.

End of Powerplay 1! The first 10 overs have thoroughly belonged to the Kiwis. Interestingly, we are yet to see the tall Will O'Rourke introduced into the attack. But just as we say that, here he comes!

Ends with a good-length ball, outside off, Shreyas Iyer runs it down to deep third man for a single.

Back of a length, around middle, Iyer hops up a bit and turns it to mid-wicket.

Short of a length, around off, Axar Patel gets on top of the bounce and pats it down to deep third man for a single.

Back of a length, around off, Axar Patel drops it down and looks to steal a single towards backward point but it is again Glenn Phillips who runs to his right and collects the ball in quick time to prevent the single.

Hard length, just outside off, Axar looks to cut it but misses.

On a good length and wide outside off, Axar Patel watches carefully and decides to leave it.

Full again, around off, Iyer drives it to cover off the front foot.

Fuller and on the pads again, Shreyas Iyer comes forward and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Goes slightly fuller, but on the pads, Axar Patel leans on and works it away towards square leg for a single.

On a good length, around middle, Patel defends it back to the bowler.

A good yorker, around off, Patel jams it out to mid-wicket.

Back of a length, around off, Shreyas pats it down towards gully and runs off for a quick single.

Hard length, around off, Iyer guides it to deep third man for a single to end the over.

Good length and well outside off, Shreyas Iyer watches carefully and leaves it.

A bit slower, in the line of the stumps, on a length, Shreyas Iyer hangs back and drops it down back to the bowler.

Back of a length, on top of off, Axar Patel presses back and cuts it off late towards deep third man for a single to get off the mark.

A bit fuller, and well outside off, Shreyas runs it down to deep third man for a single.

Back of a length, touch outside off, Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone.

Beaten! At 129.7 kph, slightly fuller, going across from over the wicket, Patel fiddles at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pushed across the left-hander, on a length, Patel taps it down the deck.

Axar Patel walks out to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER FROM PHILLIPS! Virat Kohli is left stunned but will have to go back to the dressing room. Matt Henry gets his second wicket and India are in big trouble as they have lost their top three inside the first Powerplay! Henry bowls on a good length, and well outside off, Virat Kohli extends his arms and looks to thrash it to the off side. He can't keep it down and the ball goes in the air through the outer half of the bat towards backward point. Glenn Phillips makes a full stretched dive to his right and extends his right arm to grab an absolute stunner. India are 30/3.

FOUR! STREAKY! Hard length from Henry, just outside off, Virat Kohli comes down the track and looks to flick it away but closes his bat a tad early and gets a leading edge that goes past the backward point fielder for a boundary. Glenn Phillips gives it a chase but the ball wins the race.

Dragged length, around off, Kohli pats it down to cover.

Henry serves it fuller, around middle, skidding through the surface a bit, Virat Kohli clears out his front leg and looks to go for a big lofted shot over cover but gets it through the inner half of the bat in the big gap towards mid-wicket. They get a couple of runs.

Similar length, around off, Virat Kohli swivels on his toes and helps it to deep fine leg for a single.

Hard length, around middle, angling across, Virat Kohli hops up a bit and turns it to mid-wicket.

Nagging length, around off, coming in with the angle, Kohli comes forward and defends it.

On a good length, just outside off, Iyer opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man for a single.

Back of a length, around off, Shreyas leaves it alone.

OUT! CAUGHT! A big wicket for New Zealand as the Indian skipper is gone and India have lost two wickets in the first Powerplay! Kyle Jamieson comes in from over the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length, around off, Rohit Sharma presses back a bit and looks to pull it. He plays it well in front of his body and the ball does not arrive as quickly as he wanted. He gets it through the cue end of the bat and the ball goes towards mid-wicket where Will Young moves to his left a bit and takes a reverse cup catch above his head. Shreyas Iyer is the new batter.

We have already seen a few balls holding in the wicket and batting has not been that easy. It has been the case during the day here in Dubai.

WIDE! Sprays it down the leg side, on a fuller length, Rohit Sharma wants to tickle it but misses. Called a wide.

Full again and on off, angling in, Virat Kohli stabs it out behind the stumps.

Fuller and just outside off, Virat Kohli tries to drive it a bit too hard and mistimes it towards covers.

Back of a length and on off, shapes away, Virat Kohli has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Up and over! Matt Henry pitches it up and on off. Virat Kohli gets under it and lofts it. He does not get it from the middle but gets enough to clear mid on for a boundary.

Goes fuller and on off, shaping in, Virat Kohli tries to push it away but gets an inside edge towards square leg. He wants the run but his partner sends him back.

On a length and on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it towards mid-wicket.

Fuller one and on middle, Rohit Sharma pushes it towards short covers.

Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Rohit Sharma guides it away wide of deep point for a brace.

Short of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma stays back and punches it to covers.

Pitches it up, on middle, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid off.

Just back of a length and around off, shaping away again, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Oh..that's a jaffa! Kyle Jamieson bowls this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, threatens to shape in but moves away. Rohit Sharma tries to play but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Fuller and on off, Virat Kohli taps it to short covers.

Virat Kohli walks out to bat in his 300th ODI.

OUT! LBW! Matt Henry draws first blood! A big wicket for New Zealand as the current No.1 ODI batter goes back to the hut cheaply. Henry serves this one much fuller this time, on middle, shaping in slightly. Shubman Gill gets stuck in his crease and looks to work it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. There is a big appeal and up goes the finger. It looks plumb but Gill takes the review after having a chat with his skipper. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball crashing into the top of the leg stump. Early blow to India!

Play and a miss! Matt Henry sees the batter advance and bowls this on a hard length, straightens a bit. Shubman Gill comes down the track and looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A bit fuller and around off, Rohit Sharma looks to play but gets an outside edge along the ground towards third man for a run.

SIX! BANG! First one of the match! Matt Henry lands this short of a length and on middle. Rohit Sharma dances down the track, stays on top and whacks it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Good length and just around off, Shubman Gill guides it off the outer half of the bat towards third man for a single.

Hits the length hard and on off, gets it to move away, Rohit Sharma offers no shot at it. Just one run off the over!

Fuller in length and on off, moves away, Rohit Sharma gets across and pushes it to covers.

Pitched up and on middle, Shubman Gill drives it gently past mid on for a single.

Good length and on the sixth stump line, shaping away again, Shubman Gill leaves it alone this time.

Oh..movement there! Touch fuller this time and around off, shaping away a long way. Shubman Gill gets drawn forward but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kyle Jamieson begins with a full delivery, on off, Shubman Gill blocks it out with a straight bat.

It will be Kyle Jamieson to operate with the other new ball. A slip in place for Shubman Gill.

FOUR! That's Rohit Sharma at his best! Matt Henry bangs this one into the pitch, on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Rohit stands tall and pulls it with disdain over mid-wicket for a boundary. 6 runs off the first over!

And again! Same length, same line and in the corridor of uncertainty. Rohit Sharma tries to play at it with an opened face but the ball just goes past the outside edge again.

BEAUTY! Matt Henry lands this one just back of a length and in that channel outside off, shapes away. Rohit Sharma has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Hits the length hard this time, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma keeps it out in front of short mid-wicket.

Short of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma stays back and pats it to the off side.

Rohit Sharma and India are underway in a streaky fashion! Matt Henry starts with a good-length delivery, on off, nips back in a bit. Rohit looks to play but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a couple of runs.

We are done with the national anthems and it's now time for the action to commence. Mitchell Santner and his men disperse from the huddle and take their respective positions on the field. They are followed by the two Indian openers, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma. Matt Henry will open the attack for the Kiwis. Henry to the Indian captain first up. A slip in place. And off we go...

The giant flags of the two countries have been rolled out, and it is time for the national anthems. The match officials lead the way as the two teams, along with their mascots, make their way to the centre. It will be India's national anthem first, followed by that of New Zealand.

The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma says they wanted to bat first anyway. Adds that having batted second in the past two games, they wanted to bat first and give their bowlers a chance to challenge themselves under lights. Mentions that they want to do things that are useful to them and try to keep things simple. Says that it is all about bowling in partnerships and their seamers and spinners have complemented each other nicely. Informs Harshit Rana has been rested and Varun Chakaravarthy comes in place of him.

Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand, says that they are going to bowl first as it looks like a pretty good wicket and they have seen a couple of games here. Tells that they want to put pressure early on with their bowling and then want to chase it. Adds that they know they have to go back to Lahore to play in the semi-final and they want to get the job done here. Informs that Daryl Mitchell comes in place of Devon Conway.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy (In for Harshit Rana).

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell (In for Devon Conway), Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O'Rourke.

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Mitchell Santner. New Zealand have elected to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Simon Doull is near the deck. He says that the weather is brilliant, with a high of 24 degrees Celsius and a low of 21 degrees Celsius. Adds that a gentle breeze is blowing across the ground. Mentions that the square boundaries measure 63 metres to one side and 71 meters to the other, while the straight hit is 76 meters. Dinesh Karthik joins Doull for the analysis. Karthik informs that this is a black soil wicket with the soil sourced from Pakistan. Further says that the pitch resembles those used in the last couple of matches, appearing on the drier side. States it offers assistance to spinners during the day but it gets better to bat under the lights. Shares that pacers have had a better strike rate and taken more wickets here in Dubai, whereas spinners have maintained a tighter economy rate.

The venue has so far assisted spinners, which plays into the strengths of both teams as they have world-class spin options. The weather looks perfect, with no threat of rain or dew, meaning the toss won’t be a major factor. Even though both teams have already reached the semi-finals, this match will be a crucial test before the semis against a top-quality opposition. Expect a high-intensity battle as both sides look to fine-tune their game and carry winning momentum into the knockouts. Stay tuned, as the toss and playing XI are coming up soon!

New Zealand, on the other hand, have been one of the most well-balanced teams in this tournament and are strong contenders for the title. One of their biggest strengths is their outstanding fielding, which sets them apart from other teams. The only concern is their most experienced batter, Kane Williamson, hasn’t been at his best, getting out cheaply in both matches. His form will be crucial in the knockout stage, and New Zealand will hope he gets some runs today. Their skipper, Mitchell Santner, will be a key player on this pitch. By using his variations smartly, he has shown why he is regarded as one of the best spinners in the world. Given they are scheduled to travel after this game, the Kiwis too might think about resting some players.

India look like a well-settled and balanced side, with all departments performing well as they showed against Pakistan in their last match. All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who is set to play his 300th ODI, making this a special occasion for him. He is also back in top form, having scored a century in his last match. Shubman Gill is in sublime touch as well, with two centuries and two half-centuries in his last five ODIs. With India’s semi-final scheduled just a day after this match in Dubai, they might consider resting some key players, especially the bowlers, to keep them fresh. However, the big question is, who will be rested? That mystery will be revealed at the toss.

Hello and welcome to the final group-stage match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where India take on New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. While both teams have already secured their spots in the semi-finals, this match still carries significant importance. The winner here will top Group A and face Australia in the semis, whereas the loser will go up against the table-topper from Group B, South Africa. Regardless of the outcome, the semi-final venues are already set, with India playing in Dubai and New Zealand heading to Lahore for their knockout clash.

... MATCH DAY ...

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is hurtling toward its climactic showdown. But first, one last delicious appetizer awaits cricket fans as bitter rivals India and New Zealand prepare to lock horns in what promises to be a Group A thriller. Sure, some might dismiss it as a dead rubber, but don't be fooled. For both powerhouses, this clash represents the perfect dress rehearsal before the high-stakes knockout battles begin. But, more than that, it's a fight about who tops the Group A. Fresh and recharged after nearly a week's breather, Team India returns to familiar territory following their masterclass dismantling of Pakistan. Dubai's exclusive status as Team India's tournament home has certainly sparked whispers in cricket circles. But hey, that's just noise outside the boundary rope. Looking at how their tournament has unfolded, India's batting unit has found a solid rhythm. The pre-tournament concerns about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form have largely been addressed, with Rohit providing energetic starts and Kohli delivering when needed most - highlighted by that composed century against Pakistan. Shubman Gill continues his impressive rise, consistently finding runs against quality bowling. The middle order has shown competence when called upon, with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul making valuable contributions in their limited opportunities. Hardik Pandya has been more effective with the ball than bat, claiming timely wickets throughout the group stage. In the bowling department, Shami and Rana have generated good pace and movement, while Kuldeep Yadav has maintained his reputation as a crafty spinner who can turn matches. The bench strength remains ready to step in, though they'll be eager for playing time after waiting in the wings. When it comes to ICC tournaments, the Kiwis consistently elevate their game to championship level. Like their Indian counterparts, New Zealand has dismantled both Pakistan and Bangladesh with clinical efficiency. Their batting has been particularly impressive, producing three centurions in just two matches. Tom Latham and Will Young steadied the ship with match-winning hundreds against Pakistan, while Rachin Ravindra immediately stamped his authority with a spectacular century upon returning to the side. The one missing piece in their batting puzzle is Kane Williamson. The typically reliable stalwart has only managed two single-digit scores thus far in the tournament. Should the maestro rediscover his form before the semifinals, New Zealand's batting lineup would become even more formidable for any opposition to contain. The Kiwis' reputation for athletic fielding is embodied perfectly by Glenn Phillips, whose acrobatic saves and bullet throws have become tournament highlights. He has also stepped up significantly with his all-round abilities. While New Zealand's pace attack has operated with impressive discipline and coordination, it's their spin contingent that could prove decisive against India. The ever-reliable Mitchell Santner continues to strangle run-scoring with his metronomic accuracy, while Michael Bracewell, who has emerged as the leading wicket-taker among spinners with the lowest economy rate, seems to have gone under the radar. His ability to build pressure through those streak dot balls makes him another tactical weapon. Add Phillips' useful off-spin to the mix, and the Kiwis have all the tools to test India batters, who have fairly been vulnerable against spin lately. With the Indian batsmen having faced limited spin bowling in the tournament thus far, and the Dubai pitches showing signs of slowing down, New Zealand's spinners might hold the key to testing their opponents' technique and temperament. Cricketing pundits have installed New Zealand as second favorites to lift the trophy and with good reason. Unlike India's fixed venue advantage, the Kiwis have been required to adapt to varying conditions across four different stadiums throughout their group campaign. Now they fly over a thousand kilometres from Pakistan to Dubai for this final league game. Both teams have won their last five ODIs respectively and this marks their first one-day clash after their previous meet at the Wankhede in the 2023 World Cup semifinal. India also holds an edge with a 5-0 lead in their head-to-heads, but can they extend this streak further? Or will Santner’s troops respond strongly this time around? Another mouth-watering clash awaits to light up the ring of fire in Dubai!