India inches closer to victory as New Zealand fumbles a key opportunity. India were 191/4 after 40 overs
March 9, 2025: Shreyas Iyer misses his fifty yet again. India need 61 runs in 60 balls.
As the Champions Trophy 2025 Final between India and New Zealand intensifies, a massive blunder by Kyle Jamieson at long-on has given India a crucial advantage. Shreyas Iyer, who has been anchoring the chase, was offered a lifeline when Jamieson failed to grab a relatively easy catch off Glenn Phillips’ delivery. Later he was caught at 48.
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At the time of the drop, India was 166/3 in 36 overs, needing 86 more runs in 84 balls to claim the title. The partnership between Iyer (48) and Axar Patel (22)* has proven vital after the fall of skipper Rohit Sharma (76), Virat Kohli (0), and Shubman Gill (31) earlier in the innings. Shreyas lost his wicket after Rachin Ravindra caught him on Santner’s ball.
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Match Situation: India vs New Zealand Final
- India: 190/4 (40 Overs)
- Target: 252
- Required Run Rate: 5.67
- Current Run Rate: 4.84
Key Moments of the Chase:
- (36.4 Overs) Dropped! Kyle Jamieson spills a regulation catch off Glenn Phillips’ delivery, allowing Iyer to survive. A turning point?
- (36.3 Overs) SIX! Shreyas Iyer smashes a stunning slog-sweep over mid-wicket, showing no mercy after his lucky escape.
- (32.5 Overs) FOUR! Iyer capitalizes on a short ball, hammering it past square leg to bring up India’s 150.
- (26.1 Overs) Rohit Sharma OUT! The Indian captain departs after an impressive 76 off 83 balls, stumped while attempting a big shot against Rachin Ravindra.
- (19.1 Overs) Virat Kohli Gone for 0! A big blow as Michael Bracewell traps Kohli LBW on just his second delivery.
India’s Road to Victory: What’s Next?
With 69 runs needed off 73 balls, the game is still in India’s control, but New Zealand will be desperate to break the Iyer-Patel partnership. The Blackcaps will need quick wickets, while India needs to play smart cricket to chase down the target comfortably.
Will India cruise to victory, or does New Zealand have a comeback in store?
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