Varun Chakravarthy’s Impact :

• Chakravarthy, renowned for his diverse spinning arsenal—including off-breaks, leg-breaks, googlies, and the distinctive ‘carrom ball’—had been awaiting his opportunity on the bench, overshadowed by established spinners like Kuldeep Yadav, Azar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja. Seizing the moment in this crucial match, he showcased his prowess by claiming an impressive 5-wicket haul for just 42 runs.

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli’s solid contributions :

India's captain :  Rohit Sharma, lauded Chakravarthy's unique skills, acknowledging the positive selection dilemma his performance has introduced ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia. Sharma remarked, "He has got something different about him... If he gets it right, it's very difficult to read him.

India’s disciplined bowling effort, restricting NZ to 245 :

New Zealand’s captain, Mitchell Sautner, conceded that the pitch conditions in Dubai were unexpectedly slow, favoring spin over pace. He anticipates a shift in dynamics in their upcoming semi-final against South Africa in Lahore, where pacers like Matt Henry are expected to play a pivotal role.

'Chakravarthy' emergence not only strengthens India's spin department but also adds a strategic edge as they advance in the tournament. His ability to perplex batsmen with his 'mystery' deliveries could be a game-changer in the high-stakes matches that lie ahead.

• Varun Chakravarthy’s Impact: With his mix of carrom balls, googlies, and sharp turners, Chakravarthy bamboozled the New Zealand batters, finishing with 5/42 in 10 overs.

🎯 India won by 44 runs

Captain :

Rohit Sharma praised Chakravarthy, saying, “He brings a unique dimension to our bowling attack. His variations are difficult to read, and today he proved why he is a game-changer.”

With this victory, India marches into the semi-finals, where they will face Australia. Meanwhile, New Zealand will take on South Africa in a must-win encounter.

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