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New Zealand vs India Result – 12th Match, Group A

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12th Match, Group A • ICC Champions Trophy

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NZ
205/10 (45.3)
India cricket team logo
IND
249/9 (50)
India won by 44 runs
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Player of the match: Varun Chakaravarthy

45.3
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Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled!
45.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run
45.1
6
Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Jamieson, Six
End of over 45 (5 runs)
Kyle Jamieson 2 (2)
William ORourke 1 (1)
NZ 198/9
Varun Chakaravarthy 10-5-42-0
44.6
1
Varun Chakravarthy to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run
44.5
1
Varun Chakravarthy to William O'Rourke, 1 run
44.4
W
Varun Chakravarthy to Matt Henry, Out! Caught by V Kohli
44.3
1
Varun Chakravarthy to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run
44.2
W
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!
44.1
2
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs
End of over 44 (9 runs)
Mitchell Santner 26 (29)
Matt Henry 2 (3)
NZ 193/7
Kuldeep Yadav 9-1-49-0
43.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 run
43.5
2
Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs
43.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, no run
43.4
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Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide
43.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, no run
43.2
4
Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, Four
43.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav to Matt Henry, 1 run
End of over 43 (8 runs)
Mitchell Santner 19 (24)
Matt Henry 1 (2)
NZ 184/7
Varun Chakaravarthy 9-3-37-0
42.6
6
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, Six
42.5
0
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, no run
42.4
0
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, no run
42.3
0
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, no run
42.2
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Varun Chakravarthy to Matt Henry, 1 run
42.1
1
Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, 1 run
End of over 42 (7 runs)
Matt Henry 0 (1)
Mitchell Santner 12 (19)
NZ 176/7
Kuldeep Yadav 8-1-40-0
41.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav to Matt Henry, no run
41.5
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Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

Match Summary

New Zealand and India met in 12th Match, Group A of ICC Champions Trophy, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 45.3: Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled! | 45.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Jamieson, Six | 44.4: Varun Chakravarthy to Matt Henry, Out! Caught by V Kohli. The turning point arrived at 45.3 when Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 44 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 45.3: Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled!
  • 45.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Jamieson, Six
  • 44.4: Varun Chakravarthy to Matt Henry, Out! Caught by V Kohli
  • 44.2: Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!
  • 43.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, Four
  • 42.6: Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 45.3 when Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 44 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 45.3: Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled!. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

45.3 W Kuldeep Yadav to William O'Rourke, Bowled!

45.2 1 Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run

45.1 6 Kuldeep Yadav to Kyle Jamieson, Six

End of over 45 (5 runs)
Kyle Jamieson 2 (2)
William ORourke 1 (1)
NZ 198/9
Varun Chakaravarthy 10-5-42-0

44.6 1 Varun Chakravarthy to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run

44.5 1 Varun Chakravarthy to William O'Rourke, 1 run

44.4 W Varun Chakravarthy to Matt Henry, Out! Caught by V Kohli

44.3 1 Varun Chakravarthy to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run

44.2 W Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, Bowled!

44.1 2 Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs

End of over 44 (9 runs)
Mitchell Santner 26 (29)
Matt Henry 2 (3)
NZ 193/7
Kuldeep Yadav 9-1-49-0

43.6 1 Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

43.5 2 Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 2 runs

43.4 0 Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, no run

43.4 Wd Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide

43.3 0 Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, no run

43.2 4 Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, Four

43.1 1 Kuldeep Yadav to Matt Henry, 1 run

End of over 43 (8 runs)
Mitchell Santner 19 (24)
Matt Henry 1 (2)
NZ 184/7
Varun Chakaravarthy 9-3-37-0

42.6 6 Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, Six

42.5 0 Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.4 0 Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.3 0 Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, no run

42.2 1 Varun Chakravarthy to Matt Henry, 1 run

42.1 1 Varun Chakravarthy to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

End of over 42 (7 runs)
Matt Henry 0 (1)
Mitchell Santner 12 (19)
NZ 176/7
Kuldeep Yadav 8-1-40-0

41.6 0 Kuldeep Yadav to Matt Henry, no run

41.5 1 Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Santner, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs India 12th Match, Group A match?
India won by 44 runs.

What is the New Zealand vs India 12th Match, Group A?
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Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy