In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai, India posted a total of 249 runs against New Zealand after a shaky start, losing three quick wickets. Shreyas Iyer’s 79 and Axar Patel’s 42 helped stabilize the innings. Hardik Pandya contributed 45 runs, while New Zealand’s Matt Henry took a five-wicket haul. In reply, New Zealand struggled early, losing two wickets, with Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy each claiming one. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell formed a crucial partnership to keep New Zealand in the chase for their required target of 250 runs.
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Live Updates: India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakravarthy have both taken a wicket, leaving New Zealand with two down as they pursue a target of 250 runs against India in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell have formed a solid partnership, keeping New Zealand afloat in their chase. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer made a significant contribution with a fifty as India set a total of 249 for 9. India got off to a shaky start, losing Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli for just 30 runs. However, Iyer’s 98-run stand with Axar Patel helped steady the ship. Iyer scored 79, while Axar added 42 runs. Additionally, Hardik Pandya chipped in with 45 runs to elevate India to a competitive score. On the bowling side, Matt Henry excelled for the Blackcaps with a five-wicket haul. (Live Scorecard)
Highlights of the First Innings
Live Updates: India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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March02202519:56 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live Score: What an attempt!
19.3 – Varun Chakravarthy had a really challenging catch at square leg. Kane Williamson played the Kuldeep Yadav delivery down the leg side but couldn’t keep it down. Chakravarthy made a full dive but couldn’t grab it. Wicketkeeper KL Rahul was left stunned, while Kuldeep held his head in disbelief.
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March02202519:53 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: NZ getting better!
New Zealand has made some progress, scoring 16 runs in the last three overs. Their scoring rate stands at 3.84, while their required rate is 5.71. The match remains evenly poised.
NZ 73/2 (19)
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March02202519:42 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live Score: FOUR!
A slightly short delivery from Axar Patel was cut away by Kane Williamson for a boundary through point. This four alleviates some pressure off New Zealand and Williamson as their scoring rate had dropped considerably.
NZ 61/2 (16.4)
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March02202519:41 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live Score: Indian spinners restricting NZ
Two overs of spin saw only four runs scored. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel have done exceedingly well in checking New Zealand’s scoring rate.
NZ 57/2 (16)
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March02202519:36 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: The impact of spin!
Spinners have taken over from both ends since the 8th over. In this phase of six overs, New Zealand has managed only 18 runs. The Indian spinners have undeniably slowed down the tempo. India can turn the game in their favor with another wicket.
NZ 53/2 (14)
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March02202519:25 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live: OUT!
Varun Chakravarthy has struck! He dismissed Will Young with a googly that took the inside edge and hit either the back foot or ground before crashing into the stumps.
NZ 49/2 (11.3)
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March02202519:20 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: Was there a chance?
9.5 – Kane Williamson advanced down the pitch but missed a delivery from Varun Chakravarthy. Rohit Sharma, at slip, collected the ball and threw it at the stumps, but KL Rahul’s foot obstructed the throw. Had it not been for this, it could have been a close call. Virat Kohli was seen speaking to Rahul immediately after the incident.
NZ 44/1 (10)
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March02202519:16 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: FOUR!
A beautifully timed shot from Kane Williamson secures him a four. Varun Chakravarthy delivered a fuller ball which Williamson drove down the ground. Shreyas Iyer attempted to field the ball on the boundary but inadvertently touched the boundary line while still in contact with the ball.
NZ 40/1 (9.1)
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March02202519:06 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live: Strong start for Axar!
Spin was introduced with Mohammed Shami taken off the attack. Axar Patel bowled the first over of spin and conceded only two singles. A solid start for the player, who contributed significantly, scoring 42 runs and taking a spectacular catch to dismiss Rachin Ravindra.
NZ 30/1 (7)
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March02202518:55 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: OUT!
A fantastic catch from Axar Patel at third man provided India with an early breakthrough. Hardik Pandya bowled a bouncer outside off stump, and Ravindra attempted to hit it over the infield but misjudged it. The ball was falling as Axar ran forward to make a brilliant diving catch. Hardik celebrated exuberantly, applauding Axar’s effort.
NZ 17/1 (4)
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March02202518:51 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live: Fielding mishap
3.2 – A moment of poor fielding from Varun Chakravarthy. It was a free-hit and Will Young mistimed a delivery from Hardik Pandya. Varun raced in from mid-on but failed to take the catch, resulting in the ball hitting his foot and running away to the boundary for four runs.
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March02202518:43 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: Injury worry for India?
Five runs were scored off Hardik Pandya’s opening over. A concern for India was Mohammed Shami, who didn’t appear fully fit, having been seen receiving treatment while fielding on the boundary. Nonetheless, Shami will continue to bowl.
NZ 9/0 (2)
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March02202518:37 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: Strong rebound from Shami!
Mohammed Shami regained discipline, only conceding a four off the second ball of the over. The next four deliveries were dot balls. Hardik Pandya is sharing the new ball with Shami, and he will bowl from the other end.
NZ 4/0 (1)
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March02202518:34 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: FOUR!
A dot ball from Mohammed Shami followed by a delivery that strayed onto Will Young’s legs. The batter flicked it for a four through fine leg. Both Young and New Zealand are off the mark.
NZ 4/0 (0.2)
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March02202518:30 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live: Can India challenge?
A target of 250 shouldn’t trouble New Zealand unless India produces an outstanding opening spell. The pitch offers good support for spinners, and India has included four in their lineup. Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya are the only pace bowlers in the XI. Let’s see how it unfolds.
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March02202518:19 (IST)
IND vs NZ Live: “Very pleased with the total,” says NZ’s Henry
“We’re satisfied with the way we performed, and the pitch helped us put India under pressure. Happy with the score but still have a lot of work with the bat. We discussed the need to take wickets and the pressure created those opportunities. This wicket has its ups and downs, and if we can regain the pressure, it should assist us,” remarked New Zealand pacer Matt Henry following his five-wicket haul.
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March02202518:04 (IST)
Live Update: India 249 all out
Matt Henry took five wickets, leading to India scoring 249/9 against New Zealand in their Champions Trophy, Group A match on Sunday in Dubai. After electing to bat first, India faced early setbacks, but Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied the innings. Iyer scored 79 while Axar contributed 42. In the final over, pacer Mohammed Shami had an injury scare when he was struck by the ball while running. New Zealand now requires 250 runs for victory.
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March02202518:01 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 Live: Fiery performance from Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya, the all-rounder, played a pivotal role for India, scoring 45 runs off just 45 balls with an innings that included four boundaries and two sixes. He ultimately fell when Matt Henry took his fourth wicket.
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March02202517:57 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: Shreyas Iyer’s stellar innings
Following an unfortunate start where India lost three quick wickets, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel turned the tide with their strong partnership. Iyer scored 79 runs off 98 deliveries, while Axar managed 42 runs from 61 balls. The duo combined for an impressive partnership of 98 runs.
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March02202517:53 (IST)
India vs New Zealand Live: India faced an early collapse
India had a disastrous start in their final group match of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, losing Shubman Gill for 2, Rohit Sharma for 14, and then Virat Kohli, who was celebrating his 300th ODI, for just 11 runs.
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