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Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly hailed Workforce India following their win over New Zealand within the closing group stage match of the continued ICC Champions Trophy, saying that it has the potential to defeat anybody in white-ball cricket. India booked their semifinal conflict with rivals Australia on March 4 following a 44-run win over NZ of their ICC Champions Trophy match, ending the group stage on a excessive with three wins in three matches. Talking to ANI, Ganguly mentioned, “India won the last T20 World Cup (in 2024) and played in the final (of 50-over in 2023). It is a very strong team in white-ball cricket, no matter who is on the opposite side. It has the capability to defeat anyone.”
Talking about Mohammed Shami’s return to motion within the competitors, which included a five-wicket haul in opposition to Pakistan within the CT 2025 marketing campaign opener as a spotlight, Ganguly mentioned, “Injury happen to anyone. It is a part of a fast bowler’s career. He has won so many matches for India with (Jasprit) Bumrah. He is such a fine bowler.”
Coming to the match, NZ received the toss and elected to bowl first. Indian top-order failed, and Males in Blue had been diminished to 30/3. A 98-run stand between Iyer (79) and Axar Patel (42 in 61 balls, with 5 fours and a six) introduced India again into the sport. Nonetheless, the dismissal of Iyer and KL Rahul (23 in 29 balls, with a 4) diminished India to 182/6. A 41-run stand between Ravindra Jadeja (16 in 20 balls, with a 4) and Hardik Pandya (45 in 45 balls, with 4 boundaries and two sixes) helped India attain 249/9 of their 50 overs.
Matt Henry’s tempo labored nicely for the Kiwis as he picked 5/42 in his eight overs.
Through the run-chase of 250 runs, Kiwis saved shedding wickets commonly. Kane Williamson (81 in 120 balls, with seven fours) saved the workforce within the struggle, however spinner Varun Chakravarthy (5/42) unleashed a spin net that bamboozled the Kiwis’ center order. Kuldeep Yadav additionally took 2/56 in 9.3 overs, whereas Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja every took a wicket.
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