IND Vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS: Varun Chakravarthy's 5-Wicket Haul Inspires 'Men In Blue' To 44-Run Win

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Welcome to Live Ball-by-Ball Updates of India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India and New Zealand will lock horns today in their final group-stage clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams remain undefeated, having secured semi-final spots with dominant wins over Pakistan and Bangladesh.However, Sunday's IND vs NZ match will determine the top team in Group A - the winner will face Australia in the semi-finals, while the losing team will go up against South Africa.Team Performance & Key PlayersBoth sides have showcased exceptional form throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.India's Strengths:Virat Kohli is back in top form, adding solidity to the middle order.Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have provided strong starts at the top.Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have contributed crucial runs when needed.India's bowling unit has been in top gear.New Zealand’s Strengths:Tom Latham has made an impressive comeback, strengthening the batting lineup.Kane Williamson remains a key figure with his experience and consistency.Rachin Ravindra, fresh off a century, adds firepower to the batting order.Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell, along with the pace attack, have kept opposition batters in check.India vs New Zealand: Head-to-Head in ICC ODI TournamentsIndia and New Zealand have met 11 times in ICC ODI tournaments, with New Zealand leading 6-5 in the overall record.ODI World Cup: 10 encounters – Both teams have won 5 matches each.Champions Trophy: 1 encounter – New Zealand emerged as the winners.Notably, in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final, New Zealand defeated India to clinch the title. As the two teams prepare to face off again in Champions Trophy 2025, India will be looking to even the record and make a statement.India predicted playing XI:  Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.New Zealand predicted playing XI: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke.

02/03/2025 21:41:11

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! India Win!

3 wickets in last two overs, as Varun Chakravarthy takes a five-wicket haul on Champions Trophy debut, and India march to a 44-run win over New Zealand.

02/03/2025 21:38:49

IND vs NZ Live Score: Santner With Couple Of Sixes!

The New Zealand skipper is putting in some fight for his side, as he smashes two big hits down the ground.

02/03/2025 21:37:01

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! THE BIG FISH! KANE GONE!

Axar Patel, who had bowled superbly all night, was wicketless until his final ball, as Kane Williamson has been stumped out on 81. India have all but sealed the top-place finish.

02/03/2025 21:28:04

IND vs NZ Live Score: A Missed Chance!

As replays show, if New Zealand had taken a review, Michael Bracewell would have survived an LBW shout vs India, as the Wickets were 'missing'!

02/03/2025 21:26:45

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Bracewell Gone, India Are Back

New Zealand are now six wickets down, and things aren't looking good for them, as India have the advantage now.

02/03/2025 21:20:36

IND vs NZ Live Score: FOUR! Williamson Increasing The Intensity

New Zealand are in dire need of quick runs, and Kane Williamson scores a boundary at a crucial stage for his side.

02/03/2025 21:11:34

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! WHAT A RESPONSE

Right after getting hit for a six, Varun Chakravarthy scalps the wicket of Glenn Phillips with his very next delivery, as yet another Kiwi batter departs to the pavilion via an LBW shout.

02/03/2025 21:06:04

IND vs NZ Live Score: SIX! A Huge Hit From Glenn Phillips

The New Zealand all-rounder smashes a huge six over the square-leg region, as Varun Chakravarthy bowls a poor short-pitched delivery.

02/03/2025 20:57:37

IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Are 144/4 At Drinks

After 35 overs, New Zealand, who were steamrolling towards the target, have now let India make a mini-comeback in the game.

02/03/2025 20:52:10

IND vs NZ Live Score: 120 Dot Balls Till Now

At the end of 34 overs, New Zealand have already played 120 dot balls, which is equivalent to 20 overs.

02/03/2025 20:46:20

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Latham Departs

Tom Latham's knock comes to an end at 14 off 20 deliveries, as he is dismissed via an LBW decision off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling. New Zealand lose their 4th wicket.

02/03/2025 20:39:50

IND vs NZ Live Score: Kiwis Are 128/3 After 31 Overs

New Zealand now need 122 runs in 114 balls, with Tom Latham and Kane Williamson at the crease.

02/03/2025 20:30:00

IND vs NZ Live Score: 50 For Kane

Kane Williamson gets to his half-century in 77 balls, as New Zealand now need 136 runs to win from 132 balls.

02/03/2025 20:23:07

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! New Zealand 3-Down

Daryl Mitchell's struggle comes to an end, as Kuldeep Yadav dismisses him via an LBW decision. The 3rd-wicket partnership now comes to an end, and the Kiwi batter has decided to review it. Pitching in-line, Imapct in-line, Wickets hitting, THREE REDS and New Zealand lose their review.

02/03/2025 20:03:10

IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Are 85/2 After 22 Overs

Required Run Rate is not an issue for Kiwis, as the current pair out there in the middle is scoring at a steady pace.

02/03/2025 19:49:28

IND vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand Are 67/2 After 18 Overs

Kanw Williamson and Daryl Mitchell are steadily heading Kiwis towards the target, as runs have been dried up by the Indian spinners.

02/03/2025 19:39:47

IND vs NZ Live Score: Pressure! Pressure! Daryl Mitchell

The Kiwi batter mistimes his shot for a risky double, as he now goes on the score of 3 from 16 balls. New Zealand are 57/2 after 16 overs.

02/03/2025 19:30:21

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Will Young Departs

Varun Chakravarthy provides India with a key breakthrough, as New Zealand lose both their openers before the 50-run mark.

02/03/2025 19:25:29

IND vs NZ Live Score: A Strong Start For Kiwis

New Zealand end batting powerplay at 44/1. Indian bowlers failed to capitalise on Rachin Ravindra's wicket, and the Kiwis are in cruise control of the chase.

02/03/2025 19:14:14

IND vs NZ Live Score: Another Bowling Change From Rohit Sharma

India introduce their 4th bowler inside batting powerplay, as Varun Chakravarthy comes in to bowl the 10th over.

02/03/2025 19:12:34

IND vs NZ Live Score: FOUR! Will Young On Fire

Hardik Pandya continues to leak runs, as Will Young makes full use of a loosener from the Indian all-rounder by dispatching the ball towards the square-leg region.

02/03/2025 19:04:26

IND vs NZ Live Score: Kiwis Are 28/1 After 6 Overs

New Zealand have maintained a steady start to their chase. Former skipper Kane Williamson has joined Will Young in the middle, to surge their side towards the target.

02/03/2025 18:55:51

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Rachin Ravindra Departs

Hardik Pandya has the last laugh in this over, as India strike early blow to New Zealand in the latter's chase of 250. An excellent catch from Axar Patel at deep third man area. New Zealand are 17/1 after 4 overs.

02/03/2025 18:52:05

IND vs NZ Live Score: Poor! Absolutely Poor From Varun Chakravarthy

More misery for the Indian side, as Will Young smashes the free-hit for a boundary. Upon chasing the ball, Varun Chakravarthy ends up kicking the ball towards the ropes, leaving Hardik and Rohit baffled.

02/03/2025 18:49:36

IND vs NZ Live Score: NO-BALL!

OH NO! Hardik Pandya, New Zealand will be cherishing these freebies. The Indian all-rounder oversteps, and New Zealand have a free-hit.

02/03/2025 18:44:51

IND vs NZ Live Score: Kiwis Are 10/0 After 3 Overs

Mohammad Shami and Hardik Pandya open the Indian bowling attack, against the Kiwi opening pair of Will Young and Rachin Ravindra.

02/03/2025 18:38:27

IND vs NZ Live Score: KL Rahul Misses Out On 4000 ODI Runs

The Indian WK batter needed 56 runs to achieve the feat, but fell on 23. Hopefully, the talented cricketer can achieve the feat in the semis, as either Australia or South Africa await them in Dubai.

02/03/2025 18:17:58

IND vs NZ Live Score: NZ Need 250 Runs To Seal Top-Place Finish

The winner of today's game will play against Australia in the semi-final match of the ICC Champions Trophy.

02/03/2025 18:03:06

IND vs NZ Live Score: 5-Wicket Haul For Matt Henry

Kiwi pacer grabs his 5th wicket on the last ball of the innings, as India manage merely 249 runs.

02/03/2025 18:00:57

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Kung-Pu Pandya Gone!

Hardik Pandya's fighting knock of 45 comes to an end, as Matt Henry grabs his 4th wicket.

02/03/2025 18:00:52

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Kung-Pu Pandya Gone!

Hardik Pandya's fighting knock of 45 comes to an end, as Matt Henry grabs his 4th wicket

02/03/2025 17:52:50

IND vs NZ Live Score: 4! 4! 6!

Hardik Pandya has come in clutch for team India, as he smashes Kylie Jamieson for three consecutive boundaries in the 49th over.

02/03/2025 17:49:10

IND vs NZ Live Score: India 229/7 After 48 Overs

Only four runs conceded by Matt Henry, and India are in all sorts of trouble right now.

02/03/2025 17:46:18

IND vs NZ Live Score: Only 2 Runs Off 47th Over

Kylie Jamieson bowls an economical over, as New Zealand are bowling extremely well in the death overs.

02/03/2025 17:40:29

IND vs NZ Live Score: A WORLDIE From Kane MAMA!

Kane Williamson grabs a one-handed stunner to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja. Matt Henry grabs a crucial wicket, as India are now 7-down.

02/03/2025 17:37:24

IND vs NZ Live Score: FOUR!

Hardik Pandya scores much-needed boundary for India, as the run-scoring rate has remained dried up throughout the innings.

02/03/2025 17:36:20

IND vs NZ Live Score: India 208/6 After 44 Overs

With 6 overs left, can India reach the 250 runs-mark?

02/03/2025 17:25:22

IND vs NZ Live Score: India 202/6 After 43 Overs

William O'Rorkee concedes merely 3 runs off his 8th over, and further dents India's momentum.

02/03/2025 17:23:08

IND vs NZ Live Score: 200-Up For India

Indian team reaches the 200 runs-mark in the 43rd over, as Kiwi bowlers are keeping it extremely tight. 

02/03/2025 17:16:59

IND vs NZ Live Score: 'Hard-Hitting' Pandya!

Hardik Pandya dispatches the ball towards the largest boundary of the ground for a huge six, as India yield 11 runs off the 40th over.

02/03/2025 17:15:30

IND vs NZ Live Score: Intent From Sir Jadeja!

The first ball of the death overs has been dispatched for a boundary off Michael Bracewell's bowling, as India surge towards a competitive total against New Zealand.

02/03/2025 17:12:19

IND vs NZ Live Score: KL Rahul GONE! India In Trouble

All the top-order batters are in the dugout, and the onus is now on the two all-rounders (Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja) to guide India to a 250+ total. KL Rahul's innings ended on 23, as Mitchell Santner opens his account for wickets today.

02/03/2025 17:08:06

IND vs NZ Live Score: India Are 182/5 After 39 Overs

With 11 overs to go, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya will need to up the ante, if India are to attain a 270+ total.

02/03/2025 17:00:47

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Shreyas Iyer Departs!

The Indian batter gets out on 79, thereby, bringing an end to his endurance on the pitch. William O'Rourkee comes back into the attack and strikes for New Zealand.

02/03/2025 16:38:18

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Rachin Ravindra With The Breakthrough

The 98-run stand between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel for the 4th wicket comes to an end, as the latter departs via a caught dismissal.

02/03/2025 16:32:14

IND vs NZ Live Score: 50 For Shreyas Iyer

A steady and gritty knock from Shreyas Iyer, who scores his slowest ODI fifty ever.

02/03/2025 16:12:48

IND vs NZ Live Score: 100-Up For India

8 runs come off Michael Bracewell's over, as India are 104/3 after 25 overs.

02/03/2025 16:09:18

IND vs NZ Live Score: India 96/3 After 24 Overs

The pair of Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel have put up a stand of 66 runs for the 4th wicket, as India are nearing their 100.

02/03/2025 15:49:17

IND vs NZ Live Score: Sensational Counter-Attack From Shreyas Iyer

Three boundaries in four deliveries, Shreyas Iyer is indeed charged up right after drinks break. William O'Rourkee has been smashed for 13 runs in his 4th over of the match, as India are now 70/3 after 17 overs.

02/03/2025 15:46:43

IND vs NZ Live Score: India 57/3 At Drinks Break

16 overs completed, Shreyas Iyer is unbeaten on 14, while Axar Patel is batting on 12. The duo will be eyeing to up-the-ante in the next 10 overs.

02/03/2025 15:45:24

IND vs NZ Live Score: First Boundary After 51 Balls

Axar Patel sweeps Mitchell Santner for India's first boundary in 9 overs.

02/03/2025 15:38:35

IND vs NZ Live Score: Will O'Rourkee On Fire!

Kiwi pacer concedes just 6 runs in his first three overs, as India are 46/3 after 15 overs.

02/03/2025 15:14:34

IND vs NZ Live Score: India 35/2 After 9 Overs

The scoring rate has slowed, as Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel have a hefty task at their disposal to guide India to a comfortable position against New Zealand.

02/03/2025 15:06:38

IND vs NZ Live Score: GLENN 'SUPERMAN' PHILLIPS

How many times will this guy leave us amazed with blinders again and again! Virat Kohli, one delivery after smashing a cracking four, gets out at the point region off Matt Henry's bowling, as Glenn Phillips once again grabs one of the 'Catches of the Tournament'.

02/03/2025 14:59:16

IND vs NZ Live Score: Openers Back In Hut

Over 5.1: Kylie Jamieson to Rohit Sharma, OUT! Oh no, Rohit, what have you done. 'Hitman' getting out off an attempted pull shot is arguably one of the strangest things you will ever see. Indian openers are now back in hut, and the scorecard reads 22/2.

02/03/2025 14:52:29

IND vs NZ Live Score: King Kohli Opens His Account With A Four!

Over 4.3: Virat Kohli to Matt Henry, FOUR! Down the ground, over the mid-on region, a beautiful lofted shot from the Indian legend, and he opens his account with intent.

02/03/2025 14:50:52

IND vs NZ Live Score: OUT! Gill Departs

What a response from Matt Henry. After being hammered for a six, the Kiwi pacer sends the in-form Indian vice-captain back to the pavilion via an LBW decision. Shubman Gill takes a review. Pitching in-line, impact in-line, wickets hitting, THREE REDS! India lose their first wicket. 

02/03/2025 14:41:05

IND vs NZ Live Score: First Six Of The Innings

Over 2.2: Rohit Sharma dances down the track, and smashes Matt Henry for a brilliant six towards the deep mid wicket region.

02/03/2025 14:35:43

IND vs NZ Live Score: 6/0 After 1st Over

Rohit Sharma scores a brilliant boundary, as India commence their innings on a good note.

02/03/2025 14:28:16

IND vs NZ Live Score: Harshit OUT, Varun IN

India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas lyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

02/03/2025 14:19:20

IND vs NZ Live Score: Conway OUT, Mitchell IN

New Zealand Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke

02/03/2025 14:05:20

IND vs NZ Live Score: Toss Update!

NZ win the toss and opt to bowl first.

02/03/2025 14:05:20

IND vs NZ Live Score: Toss Update!

NZ win the toss and opt to bowl first.

02/03/2025 13:31:25

IND vs NZ Live Score: Toss Time!

30 minutes left for the all-important toss, as India and New Zealand are set to lock horns for a top-place finish in Dubai.

02/03/2025 13:10:22

IND vs NZ Live Score: Winner of IND vs NZ match to face Aussies in semis!

The outcome of the India vs New Zealand clash will determine the semi-final lineups. The winner will face Australia in the semifinals, while the losing team will go up against South Africa.

02/03/2025 13:04:25

IND vs NZ Live Score: India vs New Zealand overall record in ICC tournaments

Overall, in ICC tournaments, New Zealand holds the edge with 12 wins in 20 encounters, while India has secured only six wins, with two matches ending without a result.

02/03/2025 13:03:13

IND vs NZ Live Score: India vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy after 25 years!

India is set to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy after 25 years, aiming to settle an old score. The last time these two teams met in the tournament was in 2000, when New Zealand claimed a four-wicket win in Nairobi.

02/03/2025 12:54:16

IND vs NZ Live Score: Special day for Virat Kohli!

Today's IND vs NZ clash will be a landmark moment for star Indian batter Virat Kohli as he steps onto the field for his 300th ODI. In top form, Kohli attained a ton in India's previous game vs Pakistan. Interestingly, he also reached his 200th ODI milestone against New Zealand, marking the occasion with a century.