Champions Trophy: Chakravarthy spins out New Zealand to ensure India top group

  • India 249-9; New Zealand 205 – India win by 44 runs
  • Australia await for India in Dubai semi-final

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a low-scoring contest at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy.

Electing to field, New Zealand restricted India to 249 for nine with Matt Henry, who took five for 42, leading a fine team bowling display backed up by their characteristic sharp catching.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian