New zealand national cricket team vs india national cricket team match scorecard
New Zealand Innings: 251/7 (50 Overs)
New Zealand, opting to bat first after captain Mitchell Santner won the toss, posted a competitive 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by gritty half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell, though India’s spinners kept the Black Caps in check on a dry, turning pitch.
- Will Young: 17 (31) – A cautious start, dismissed by Mohammed Shami.
- Rachin Ravindra: 11 (15) – Fell early to Varun Chakravarthy’s guile.
- Kane Williamson: 11 (23) – The former captain struggled, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav.
- Daryl Mitchell: 63 (84) – Top-scored with a resilient knock, including 5 fours and 1 six, before being stumped off Chakravarthy.
- Tom Latham (wk): 23 (39) – Steady but slow, caught off Kuldeep.
- Glenn Phillips: 27 (33) – Provided impetus before holing out to Hardik Pandya off Chakravarthy.
- Michael Bracewell: 53* (46) – An unbeaten, aggressive 50 (5 fours, 1 six), lifting NZ past 250.
- Mitchell Santner (c): 23 (25) – Supported Bracewell late, caught off Shami.
- Nathan Smith: 2* (4) – Not out, faced Shami’s final-over yorkers.
Extras: 21 (lb 5, w 16)
Fall of Wickets: 1-17 (Ravindra, 3.6), 2-57 (Young, 17.5), 3-75 (Williamson, 21.2), 4-108 (Latham, 23.2), 5-165 (Phillips, 37.5), 6-211 (Mitchell, 45.4), 7-239 (Santner, 49.1).
Bowling (India): Mohammed Shami 2/47 (10), Kuldeep Yadav 2/45 (10), Varun Chakravarthy 3/42 (10), Ravindra Jadeja 0/38 (10), Hardik Pandya 0/46 (7), Axar Patel 0/28 (3).
Powerplay: 0-10 overs: 47/1; 40-50 overs: 79/2.
Mitchell’s 63 and Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 were pivotal, but India’s spin trio—Chakravarthy (3/42), Yadav (2/45), and Jadeja—tightened the screws in the middle overs, preventing a bigger total.
India national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
India Innings: 254/6 (49 Overs)
Chasing 252, India’s innings was a rollercoaster, led by captain Rohit Sharma’s brilliant 76 and a calm, unbeaten 34 from KL Rahul to seal the deal. New Zealand’s bowlers fought hard, but India’s depth prevailed.
- Rohit Sharma (c): 76 (88) – A match-defining 76 (8 fours, 2 sixes), caught off Santner.
- Shubman Gill: 18 (25) – A brisk start, bowled by Kyle Jamieson.
- Virat Kohli: 25 (36) – Looked solid before edging Nathan Smith to Latham.
- Shreyas Iyer: 48 (62) – Anchored the middle, caught off Santner.
- Axar Patel: 22 (28) – Steady support, bowled by Will O’Rourke.
- KL Rahul (wk): 34* (33) – Unbeaten, guiding India home with 3 fours.
- Hardik Pandya: 19 (16) – Quickfire knock, caught off Jamieson.
- Ravindra Jadeja: 9* (6) – Hit the winning boundary off O’Rourke.
Extras: 3 (lb 1, w 2)
Fall of Wickets: 1-64 (Gill, 10.2), 2-107 (Kohli, 19.1), 3-149 (Sharma, 28.5), 4-183 (Patel, 37.4), 5-223 (Iyer, 45.2), 6-245 (Pandya, 47.6).
Bowling (New Zealand): Kyle Jamieson 2/52 (10), Will O’Rourke 1/54 (10), Nathan Smith 1/47 (10), Mitchell Santner 2/46 (10), Michael Bracewell 0/28 (5), Rachin Ravindra 0/26 (4).
Powerplay: 0-10 overs: 64/0; 40-50 overs: 63/2.
Rohit’s aggressive 76 set the tone, while Rahul’s composure and Jadeja’s finishing boundary off O’Rourke in the 49th over sparked wild celebrations in the Indian camp.
Key Moments
- Rohit’s Assault: Smashed 40% of the target in the first 15 overs with Gill, giving India a flying start.
- Spin Strikes Back: Chakravarthy’s 3 wickets, including Mitchell’s stumping, pegged NZ back from 165/4 to 211/6.
- Hardik’s Late Scare: Pandya’s dismissal at 245/6 with 7 needed off 12 balls raised Kiwi hopes, but Rahul and Jadeja held firm.
- Bracewell’s Cameo: His 53* off 46 balls ensured NZ had a fighting total, though it wasn’t enough.
Post-Match Buzz
Rohit Sharma, named Player of the Match, said, “We played good cricket throughout the tournament. To chase this under pressure feels great.” Santner rued missed chances: “We were 25 runs short, but credit to their spinners—world-class stuff.” Rachin Ravindra earned Player of the Tournament for his consistent all-round show, though he admitted the final loss stung.
India’s unbeaten run in Dubai—five wins in five—culminated in their third Champions Trophy title (after 2002 and 2013), adding to their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. For New Zealand, it’s another near-miss in an ICC final, but their fight till the end showcased their resilience.
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