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Kiwis chase down Bangladesh’s total of 236 in 46.1 overs

Needing eight from the over, Bengaluru batters manage only four, thanks to English cricketer Ecclestone's tight bowling

Besides India, New Zealand, who have registered two victories in as many matches, also advanced to the last four stage from Group A

With plenty of batting firepower, both teams expected to outmuscle each other for a berth in semifinal

At the Dubai International Stadium, when it became clear that India would chase down 242, there was some tension on whether Kohli would get his hundred or not, with 12 runs remaining.

Iyer's composed 56 off 67 provided the ideal support to Virat Kohli's unbeaten century as India comfortably chased down the 242-run target with over seven overs to spare on Sunday night. The victory has put Pakistan on the verge of elimination while bringing India closer to securing a semifinal spot.

Kohli's majestic unbeaten century was the backbone of India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

A win on Monday will put Black Caps within touching distance of a semifinal berth

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The victory should be enough for India, who are now on top of Group A with four points, to make the last four; however, Pakistan stares at early elimination after their second successive loss

Saud Shakeel top-scorer for Pakistan with a 62 off 76 balls

Saud Shakeel and Mohammed Rizwan steadied the Pakistan innings with a 104-run stand to help Pakistan recover from 47/2

Pakistan are 59/2 at the end of 13 overs in the Champions Trophy against India

The two teams previously faced off in an ODI match during the 2023 World Cup in Ahmedabad, where India secured a seven-wicket victory. Another win for India, following their six-wicket triumph over Bangladesh, would bring them closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals.

Leverkusen seized control from the start, maintaining possession and applying early pressure through set pieces. In the fourth minute, Jonathan Tah sent a volley over the bar, while goalkeeper Tim Weiner had to react quickly to tip a deflected header over the crossbar. Just moments later, Shuto Machino cleared Patrick Schick’s header off the line in the sixth minute.

Jarrod Bowen's diving header in the 44th minute, from an assist by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, secured Graham Potter's second league win as West Ham manager. Potter will be pleased with his team's strong defensive display, particularly against an Arsenal side that underperformed, especially after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the 73rd minute.

The Pakistan team have travelled to Dubai for its match with India which is being held in Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The weather conditions during the match is said to be partly cloudy in the afternoon, at the time when the match is scheduled to commence

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