Electing to field, New Zealand restricted India to 249-9 with Matt Henry (5-42) leading their superb bowling display backed up by their characteristic sharp catching. Shreyas Iyer (79), Axar Patel (42) and Hardik Pandya (45) scored valuable runs but India still settled for a below-par total. Chakravarthy (5-42) helped India bundle out New Zealand for 205 despite Kane Williamson's classy 81 to maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament. India, who topped Group A, will face Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. "New Zealand are a good team, who are playing some good cricket," India captain Rohit Sharma said.

Source: bd News24 March 02, 2025 16:46 UTC