India clinched a 44-run victory against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, bolstered by Varun Chakravarthy's five wickets. Batting first, India scored 249-9, with contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya. New Zealand, despite Kane Williamson's resilient 81, were bowled out for 205. This win secured India's spot in the semifinals, where they'll face Australia, a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final. Notably, India's matches are being hosted in Dubai due to security concerns related to Pakistan.
Varun Chakravarthy's standout performance with figures of 5-42 was a crucial factor in India's victory over New Zealand, ensuring their place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.
India's consistent performance, having won all three of their group matches, set the stage for a highly anticipated semifinal clash against Australia in Dubai.
Shreyas Iyer's impressive 79 and Hardik Pandya's late 45 contributed to India's total of 249-9, providing a competitive foundation against New Zealand.
Despite Kane Williamson's valiant 81, New Zealand fell short as they were bowled out for 205, marking yet another significant win for India.
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