New Zealand vs India Live score – ICC Champions Trophy 2025 March 2, 2025 12th Match, Group A in Dubai

India vs New Zealand Live Blog: Another chapter in the India vs New Zealand rivalry

That’s that for league stages

We leave you with a teaser from our final report, and a confirmation that it is India vs Australia, and New Zealand vs South Africa in the semi-finals.

India spun a web around New Zealand to defend 249 for their sixth straight win against what has been a bogey team for them in recent times. They added Varun Chakravarthy to the three spinners they already were playing, and he responded with a five-for at a venue where an indifferent showing against Pakistan in 2022 led to a major setback to his international career. Finishing top of their group, India were scheduled to face Australia in the semi-final on Tuesday. New Zealand and South Africa were to fly back to Pakistan for their semi-final on Wednesday.

All over

India will have to stay unbeaten to win this Champions Trophy. They have ended top of their group with a comprehensive 44-run win. The last wicket is a wrong’un from Kuldeep Yadav. India will now face Australia in the semi-final in about 40 hours from now.

🔹 Varun Strikes Again!

Varun Chakravarthy takes an important wicket! His tricky bowling confuses Michael Bracewell, and the ball hits his pads. The umpire gives him out! New Zealand loses another batter. They now need 91 runs from 77 balls.

🔹 Phillips Misses a Big Chance!

Glenn Phillips just hit a big six! But on the next ball, he makes a mistake. Varun bowls a full ball, and Phillips misses it. The ball hits his pads, and he’s out! New Zealand now has only four wickets left.

🔹 Williamson Gets Lucky!

Kane Williamson tries to hit a big shot but gets an edge. The ball touches KL Rahul’s gloves and falls safely. He is lucky! India had a chance to get him out, but they missed it. New Zealand needs 106 runs in 90 balls now.

🔹 Jadeja Traps Latham!

Tom Latham is a good batter, but Ravindra Jadeja is too smart! Jadeja bowls a ball that goes straight after pitching. Latham tries to play a reverse sweep but misses. The ball hits his pads, and the umpire says OUT! New Zealand is in trouble.

🔹 It’s a Close Match!

Both teams are playing really well. After 30 overs, New Zealand has 125 runs and needs the same in the next 20 overs. India had a similar score at this point. The match is very exciting! Kane Williamson is still playing, and India has 17 overs of spin left.

🔹 Fifty for Williamson!

Kane Williamson is fighting hard! He has reached 50 runs in 77 balls. He is playing smart cricket, taking singles and hitting only bad balls for boundaries. New Zealand needs 136 runs from 134 balls. Can he take them to victory?

🔹 Kuldeep Yadav Gets Mitchell!

Daryl Mitchell was struggling to score fast. Then, Kuldeep Yadav bowls a magical delivery! The ball turns sharply, and Mitchell misses it completely. The umpire gives him out! New Zealand is now under big pressure.

🔹 India’s Spinners Take Control!

Before this match, India’s spinners were not taking many wickets. But today, they are making it difficult for New Zealand. India’s spin bowlers are giving away fewer runs than New Zealand’s. Kuldeep Yadav is yet to bowl!

🔹 Varun is a Mystery for New Zealand!

New Zealand’s batters have not faced Varun Chakravarthy much before. They watched videos, but playing against him is different! His bowling is tricky, and they are struggling to understand it.

🔹 Varun’s Magic Ball!

Varun Chakravarthy bowls a special delivery called a “wrong’un.” Will Young doesn’t understand it and gets clean bowled! Another big wicket for India! New Zealand is now 49 for 2.

🔹 A Thrilling Match Ahead!

New Zealand has wickets left but is behind the required run rate. Batting will get harder as the ball gets older. India’s spinners are ready to make it more difficult. This match is getting more exciting!

🔹 Pandya Strikes Early!

Hardik Pandya gives India the first breakthrough! He bowls a short ball, and Rachin Ravindra tries to hit it but gets caught. New Zealand loses their first wicket early.

🔹 Shami’s Shoulder Problem!

Mohammed Shami looks in pain! A throw hit his shoulder while running between the wickets. Now, he is getting medical attention while fielding. India needs him because they don’t have many fast bowlers today.

🌟 Santner’s Strong Bowling!

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has finished his bowling. He bowled 10 overs, gave 41 runs, and took 1 wicket! The only batter he got out was KL Rahul. He did not give away many boundaries! India is now 208 for 6 in 44 overs.

💥 KL Rahul is Out!

New Zealand takes another wicket! Mitchell Santner bowls a quick delivery, and KL Rahul tries to play it but gets an edge. Tom Latham takes an amazing catch! Rahul played well, scoring 23 runs from 29 balls, but now he is out. India is in a tricky situation with only 4 more batters left. India 185 for 6 in 40 overs.

🔥 Short Ball Gets Iyer!

Shreyas Iyer was playing well against short balls, but this time, he misjudged one! The ball bounces high, and he tries to hit it, but he is caught out. He played 36.2 overs, faced 20 short balls, and scored 21 runs from them. India now 172 for 5.

😮 Axar Misses His Fifty!

Axar Patel was playing a smart innings, but he is out for 42 runs from 61 balls. He tries a tricky shot against Rachin Ravindra, but the ball goes up in the air! Kane Williamson takes a difficult one-handed catch. India 128 for 4. Even though Axar didn’t reach 50, he showed how good he is at batting!

🏏 Shreyas Iyer Scores 50!

It took him 75 balls, his slowest half-century (50 runs), but Shreyas Iyer has reached the milestone! India was struggling at 30 for 3 after losing Virat Kohli, but Iyer stayed strong. He hit four boundaries (fours) and helped India recover. India now 118 for 3 in 28 overs.

⚡ Pace vs Spin Battle!

The pitch in Dubai is helping spin bowlers, but surprisingly, India has not lost any wickets to spinners yet! Spin bowlers have bowled 12 overs, giving only 58 runs, but they got no wickets. Meanwhile, fast bowlers (pacers) took 3 wickets in 15 overs. The ball is spinning, and it might spin even more as the match continues! India 117 for 3 in 27 overs.

🔄 More Turn for Spinners!

The pitch is making the ball spin more than usual! In the last two matches, the ball turned 3.5 degrees, but today, it’s turning 4.5 degrees on average! This means spinners will be very important in the match!

🏏 Glenn Phillips – The Quick Fielder! 🏏

Something exciting happened in the India vs. New Zealand match! It was ball number 17.2, and Shreyas Iyer hit the ball toward Glenn Phillips at cover. Iyer thought he could run for a single, but Phillips had other plans!

Instead of running around the ball, Phillips used his left hand to stop it quickly. The batters were surprised! They thought he would take time to field, but he was super fast!

Now, here’s something cool about Phillips—he bowls with his right hand and bats with his right hand, but his left hand is actually his best side! In an interview last year, he said, “Left is my best side!” 😲

Phillips has taken some amazing catches before! He once took a flying catch in the World Cup, another great one against Kyle Mayers, and a super catch in the T20 Blast against Gloucestershire. He jumped, stretched, and caught the ball with his magic left hand! 🎉👏

What a player! 🏏🔥

🌪️ Bowlers Swinging the Ball!

• Kyle Jamieson is on fire! He is swinging the ball a lot. His swing is 3.1 degrees on average, while Matt Henry’s is only 0.8 degrees.
• Henry gets his first wicket in the powerplay this tournament!

⏳ A Slow Phase!
India does not hit a boundary for 51 balls! Finally, Axar Patel sweeps the ball for four, and India reaches 51/3 in 15.1 overs.

💪 Iyer Fights Back!
Shreyas Iyer is now at the crease. He plays some amazing shots! Three beautiful fours—two powerful pulls and one stylish drive over extra cover. India’s score moves faster.

⚡ Flying Phillips Takes a Stunning Catch!
Kohli hits a powerful cut shot, but Glenn Phillips dives and takes an unbelievable catch! Kohli looks at the replay in shock. No celebration from Phillips—just a silent crowd. India is now 30/3 in 7 overs!

🔥 Kohli Comes to Bat!
Virat Kohli is playing his 300th ODI match today! He wants to score big, but the pitch is tricky. He hits a few boundaries but is struggling a bit.

😟 Early Wickets Fall!

• Shubman Gill is out! Matt Henry bowls a great ball that swings back. Gill tries to play, but he misses, and the ball hits his pads. He is given LBW! India is 15/1 in 2.5 overs.
• Rohit Sharma follows! He tries to pull a short ball but mistimes it, and the fielder catches it at midwicket. India is now 22/2 in 5.1 overs!

💥 India’s Batting – A Tough Start!
India starts carefully. The New Zealand bowlers are swinging and seaming the ball well. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill try to settle in, but New Zealand’s bowlers have other plans!

India vs New Zealand – Exciting Cricket Match!

🏏 Match Begins!
New Zealand wins the toss and decides to bowl first. They want to chase the score under the lights. India, on the other hand, wanted to bat first anyway! Both teams have made some changes to their squad.

📍 The Pitch Report:
The pitch is dry and slow. One side of the boundary is bigger than the other. Batting first might be a good idea because there won’t be much dew later.

📊 Did You Know?
India has won the last five matches against New Zealand. But before that, New Zealand had won five matches in a row too!

🔮 What’s Next?
Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals. But winning today is important! The winner might avoid a strong opponent in the next round.

🎉 Let’s See Who Wins! Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀🏏