India is in deep trouble in their Champions Trophy 2025 clash against New Zealand, struggling at 30/3 in 7.1 overs after losing their top three batters inside the powerplay. The early wickets of Rohit Sharma (15), Shubman Gill (2), and Virat Kohli (11) have left India reeling as New Zealand’s pace attack continues to dominate in Dubai.
Top-order collapse against New Zealand pacers
New Zealand’s decision to bowl first has paid off, as both Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson struck early to put India on the back foot. The Indian batters failed to settle, with the movement and bounce troubling them right from the start.
How India’s wickets fell:
- Shubman Gill (2 off 7) – lbw to Matt Henry in the 3rd over (2.5 overs, 15/1). Gill was trapped in front, failing to read a sharp incoming delivery.
- Rohit Sharma (15 off 17) – Caught by Will Young off Kyle Jamieson in the 6th over (5.1 overs, 22/2). The Indian skipper tried to flick but ended up chipping it to mid-wicket.
- Virat Kohli (11 off 14, 2 fours) – Caught by Glenn Phillips off Matt Henry in the 7th over (6.4 overs, 30/3). Attempted a cut shot but found the fielder at gully.
Score at the time of Kohli’s dismissal:
- India: 30/3 (7.1 overs)
- Shreyas Iyer: 1* (3)
- Axar Patel: 0* (2)
- Extras: 1
- Matt Henry: 4-0-24-2
- Kyle Jamieson: 3.1-0-6-1
With the top three dismissed, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel are at the crease, looking to stabilize the innings. KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to bat, but India will need a solid partnership to recover from this early collapse.
Can India rebuild from here, or will New Zealand continue to dominate? Stay tuned for live updates from the match!
