India Tops Points Table After Defeating New Zealand by 44 Runs in ICC Champions Trophy Group Stage Final

India Tops Points Table After Defeating New Zealand by 44 Runs in ICC Champions Trophy Group Stage Final

Dubai, March 2, 2025 — India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the final group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With this victory, India topped Group 'A' with 9 points. On Tuesday (March 4), India will play against Australia in the semifinal.

In the match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, New Zealand was bowled out for 205 while chasing a target of 250 runs. Shreyas Iyer played a brilliant knock of 79 runs for India, while Hardik Pandya contributed 45 runs and Axar Patel scored 42 runs. New Zealand's Matt Henry took five wickets in an attempt to fight back, but ultimately India managed to reach a commanding total.

New Zealand was bowled out for 205 runs, losing to India by 44 runs.

With India finishing at the top of Group 'A', they will face Australia in the semifinal, while New Zealand's next opponent will be Group 'B' leaders South Africa.