New Zealand Challenges India with Competitive Target in Champions Trophy Final

New Zealand set a target of 252 for India in the Champions Trophy final held in Dubai. Key contributions came from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell. Despite India's strong spin attack, fielding lapses allowed New Zealand to post 251-7. India remains unbeaten, having won against New Zealand before.

In an intense showdown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, New Zealand handed India a challenging target of 252 runs in the final of the Champions Trophy on Sunday.

Daryl Mitchell's impressive 63 runs, supported by Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 53, bolstered New Zealand to a total of 251-7 after choosing to bat first.

India's spin attack effectively controlled the run flow, but a series of fielding lapses, including four dropped catches, allowed New Zealand to set a competitive score. Despite this, India, unbeaten in the tournament, had previously secured a victory against New Zealand in the group stages.

(With inputs from agencies.)