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Daryl Mitchell, Bracewell drag New Zealand to 251

Sunday, 09-Mar-2025
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Riding on the half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand piled up a total of 251 in the champions Trophy final against India on Sunday in Dubai. 

Indian spinners, meanwhile, put on a tremendous show, keeping New Zealand batters in check. Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy claimed two wickets each, limiting New Zealand to 251/7 in 50 overs. While, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja picked one wicket each, making their important contributions. Shami, however, remained quite expensive, giving away 74 runs from his nine overs.

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell’s (63) and (53*) respectively gave the side a glimmer of hope. Earlier, skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to ba

 

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