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Before India's innings began in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, Kane Williamson was declared out of action, dealing a serious setback to New Zealand. During his 11-run innings, the former captain of New Zealand suffered an injury to his quadriceps. He has been replaced on the field by Mark Chapman.
"Kane Williamson will not field in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final after picking up a quad strain while batting. Mark Chapman has taken his place in the field," New Zealand Cricket said before the start of second innings.
Kuldeep dismissed Williamson
Kuldeep Yadav caught and bowled Williamson and dismissed him for 11 off 14 balls. After 12.2 overs, his wicket left NZ reeling at 75/3. Williamson's wicket put them on the defensive after Kuldeep had removed Rachin Ravindra on the opening delivery of the eleventh over.
Daryl Mitchell saved the day for New Zealand by playing a knock of 63 runs. He only hit three boundaries in his knock while batting for 101 balls. With 53 off 40 balls, Michael Bracewell was still undefeated. In his knock, the left-handed batsman smashed three boundaries and two sixes. Rachin got off to a fast start earlier in the innings, but he left for 37 off 29 balls. With 52 balls, Glenn Phillips scored 34 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy both claimed two wickets. Kuldeep took crucial wickets of Rachin and Williamson, while Varun removed Will Youn and Phillips. Ravindra Jadeja bowled an outstanding 10-0-30-1 spell. Despite without taking a wicket, Axar Patel's 8-over spell just gave 29 runs.
Rohit gives India good start
India has surpassed the 50-run milestone in just 7.2 overs thanks to Rohit Sharma's rapid start in the chase for the target of 252. In his knock thus far, he has hit four boundaries and three sixes. Rohit will become the first skipper after MS Dhoni to win two ICC trophies if India wins the final.
