India’s Bowlers Dominate as New Zealand Struggles in ICC Champions Trophy Final
In the ICC Champions Trophy final, New Zealand’s batsmen found themselves under pressure from India’s disciplined and effective bowling attack. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand was unable to put together a significant total, as Indian bowlers maintained tight control throughout their innings.
The Kiwis were restricted to 251 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Despite some solid contributions, none of their batsmen were able to produce a match-defining performance. Daryl Mitchell was the top scorer with 63 runs, while Michael Bracewell remained unbeaten on 53. Rachin Ravindra added 37 runs, and Glenn Phillips contributed 34 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled. Will Young (15), Kane Williamson (11), Tom Latham (14), and captain Mitchell Santner (8) all failed to make a substantial impact.
India’s bowlers played a key role in stifling New Zealand’s efforts. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy were the standout performers, each picking up two wickets. Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja also made important contributions, taking one wicket each. While the Indian bowlers initially conceded some runs, they soon found their rhythm, taking wickets at regular intervals and continuously applying pressure on the Kiwis.
The performance underscored India’s ability to adapt to the conditions and bowl with precision, limiting New Zealand’s chances of posting a more challenging total. As the match progressed, it became evident that India’s bowlers had set the tone, making it difficult for New Zealand to build any significant partnerships.
