Chakravarthy spins out NZ as India sets up semifinal against Australia at Champions Trophy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia. Chakravarthy took 5-42 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, his first five-wicket haul in only his second one-day international. India's four-spinner attack shared nine wickets between them as New Zealand was bowled out for 205 in 45.3 overs. Shreyas Iyer earlier scored 79 runs off 98 balls to anchor India to a competitive 249-9. India won all three group games and will play Australia in the first semifinal on Tuesday, also in Dubai. New Zealand faces Group B winner South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday in Lahore, Pakistan.

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