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In a significant performance at the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Varun Chakaravarthy achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul during his second One Day International (ODI). This occurred in India’s Group A match against New Zealand, which was held at the Dubai International Stadium. Varun’s impressive bowling figures of 5/42 played a pivotal role in India’s victory over New Zealand, as India secured a 44-run win to top Group A.

Varun Chakaravarthy’s wickets included key players such as Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, and Matt Henry. This crucial performance was supported by seasoned Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who helped calm Varun’s nerves amidst the tense atmosphere of the match. Their guidance and support were instrumental in enabling Varun to keep his composure and focus on his task at hand.

Varun replaced Harshit Rana in the playing XI for this crucial match against New Zealand. His impressive performance is likely to assure his place in the upcoming semi-final on March 4, where India will face Australia. On the batting front, India put up a total score of 249/9, with Shreyas Iyer contributing significantly by top-scoring with 79 runs.

For the New Zealand team, Matt Henry made a mark by becoming the first Kiwi bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul against India in Champions Trophy history. Despite this notable individual performance, New Zealand fell short of the target set by India.

As India proceeds to the semi-final against Australia, New Zealand will contend with South Africa in their respective semi-final match. The outcome of these matches will determine the finalists for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

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