Champion Trophy 2025: Fans erupted while India seals a semi -final conflict with Australia after Varun Chakravarthy destroys New Zealand
India produced a dominant version for defeat New Zealand up to 44 rides in their last group A Champion trophy 2025 Focus on the international cricket stadium in Dubai, securing their place at the top of the group. Varun Chakravarthy She was the star of the show, claimed a sensational exit with five winches (5/42), while India successfully defended the goal of 250 rides. Earlier, Shreyas iyerThe 79 and Hardik PandyaThe late rush (45 off 45) helped India publish a competitive 249/9. Despite Kane Williamson81 combat stroke, New Zealand broke against the Indian well -rounded bowling attack.
Shreyas iyer Stand India after the highest order collapse
After stopping in Bat, India suffered an early failure, losing Shubman Gill (2), Rohit Sharma (15) i Virat Kohli (11) inside PowerPlay as Matt HenryFire magic (5/42) left them to cover 30/3 in the seventh. However, Iyer and Axar Patel (42 off 61 balls) renewed an inings with a key partnership of 98 running, moving in a disciplined bowling alley in Novi Zealand. Iyer mixed caution with aggression, reaching his half a century in 75 balls before speeding up. However, he missed a century after falling on Will O’Rourke (1/47). Hardik then played a counter -attack, hitting four four and two sixties to push India last 240 before they ended up at 249/9 in 50 adds.
Varun Chakravarthy’s magic with five winches
The New Zealand chase began cautiously, but Chakravarthy changed the game with a brilliant magic of 5/42, the first five-withdrawal in ODIS. Will young (22) i Rachin Ravidra (6) fell early, before Williamson and Daryl Mitchell (17) they placed Ubacje. However, Kuldeep Yadav (1/40) i Ravidra Jadeja (1/36) Applied pressure, which led to collapse in the middle excess. Williamson fought hard, but Kl Rahul scored him from Axara Patel in 41th place, leaving New Zealand in 169/7. The Tailenders failed to oppose Chakravarthy’s sharp spin, and New Zealand was eventually limited to 184/7 in 43 additions, which was decaying for 65 rides.
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India sets a semi -final conflict of champions of Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia
With this victory, India ended up as Group A Toppers and will now face the arched rivals lately, Australia In the semi -finals on March 4 in Dubai, setting up a blockbuster rematch in the ODA 2023 World Cup final. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be taken over to Toppers B. South Africa In the second semi -final in Lahore on March 5. The Indian dominant bowling effect, led by Chakravarthy, showed its strength in defense of the sum, a key aspect that embarked on a knockout stage. The team will take confidence from their balanced team, with kicks and bowlers intensifying at key moments. Since Australia is a significant challenge, India will need another comprehensive effort to reserve its place in the finals and retain its dream of raising the champion trophy.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Kudos in a huge fight team. Varun saw him. Top of the table and see you on Tuesday 🇮🇳🫶 pic.twitter.com/svsepbghfl
– Hardik Pandya (@Hardikpany7) March 2, 2025
India read the terms perfectly and made 249 look like a much bigger result than it seemed. Four quality spinners would make it tempting to go with a similar line in the semifinals
– Hardsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 2, 2025
Great selection call of India. Have a fourth spinner on this ground. Especially when the fourth Spinner Varun!
👏👏👏– Sanjaya Manjrekar (@Sanjaymanjrekar) March 2, 2025
Chaaaaaa gyaaaa bhai aaaj varun 🚀 pic.twitter.com/wreuovtdcs
– Guru Randhawa (@guruofficial) March 2, 2025
– DK (@dineshkarthik) March 2, 2025
Return to the back for our own Varun 🥳 pic.twitter.com/2dak6teuwp
– Kolkataknighthriders (@kkriders) March 2, 2025
Habibi come to Dubai to play against 🇮🇳 bravo guys 👏
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) March 2, 2025
It’s Shreyas Iyer once again in ICC happening against NZ. His phenomenal running continues, high time that the world starts talking about his forces and not constantly directing his weakness.
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) March 2, 2025
Varun Chakravarthy Dream Magic! 🌟
Sensation with 5 winches and complete domination! 💥 The player of the match! 🏏🔥#Cricket #Indvnz #Championstrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/bdg6yhs4sm
– Crickettimes.com March 2, 2025
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