New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia. Chakravarthy took 5-42 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium,

A 79-run innings from Shreyas Iyer and a five-wicket haul from Varun Chakravarthy helps India to a 44-run win over New Zealand in the final group stage game of the 2025 ICC Men's Champions Trophy.

The New Zealand captain looks ahead to his team's Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy emerged from the dugout to produce a match-winning display against New Zealand in his Champions Trophy debut on Sunday while also leaving India with a "happy headache" ahead of the tournament's knockout stage.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner could not confirm that pace spearhead Matt Henry will be available for Sunday's Champions Trophy final but was confident they can tame India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledges India's 'mystery' spinner Varun Chakravarthy as a significant threat for the ICC Champions Trophy final. He plans to strategize against Chakravarthy's skills.

The Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand showcased an intense cricket battle. New Zealand's batting lineup faced relentless Indian bowling, with significant performances from players like Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav.

India and New Zealand provided an exhilarating Champions Trophy finale. New Zealand set a target of 252 with contributions from Rachin Ravindra and Michael Bracewell. India's spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy,

Santner acknowledged that several New Zealand batsmen have faced Varun in the Indian Premier League. However, he highlighted that they will be studying his bowling videos closely in preparation for the final.

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 1st Innings Highlights: Shepherded by a brilliant Kuldeep Yadav (2/40), Indian spinners aced the conditions but well-timed fifties by Daryl Mitchell and Mich