India's batting depth and bowling pressure overcome New Zealand

India combined a commanding batting performance with a timely bowling response to beat New Zealand by 40 runs. India finished on 352-6 from their 50 overs, before New Zealand were dismissed for 312 in 49 overs. KL Rahul led India's scoring with a composed 80 from 78 balls, striking five fours and two sixes. Rishabh Pant added a brisk 70 from 42 deliveries, with six fours and five sixes, while Ravindra Jadeja provided a decisive all-round contribution with 50 from 28 balls. Jadeja's innings included six fours and two sixes, and his two wickets earned him Player of the Match honours. New Zealand mounted a substantial reply, with Glenn Phillips anchoring their effort through 72 from 66 balls. He hit five fours and two sixes, but India's attack kept applying pressure as the chase progressed. Mohammed Shami finished with 3-42 from nine overs, while Arshdeep Singh claimed 3-82 from his 10-over spell. James Neesham was New Zealand's leading bowler, taking 3-66 from 10 overs. However, India's scoring power and wicket-taking options proved decisive, allowing them to defend a sizeable total and secure a 40-run victory.