# Cricket: India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs to finish top of Group A in the Champions Trophy in Dubai, setting up a semifinal clash with Australia tomorrow. Shreyas Iyer shared a 98-run stand with Axar Patel as they led India to 249 for nine, with Matt Henry taking five wickets. In reply, Varun Chakravarthy’s five wickets helped India restrict the Blackcaps to 205 despite Kane Williamson’s 81. South Africa, winners of Group B, will face New Zealand in the other semifinal on Wednesday.
Cricket: India beats New Zealand to set up a Champions Trophy semifinal clash against Australia