IND vs NZ: [Watch] Shreyas Iyer Drops Rachin Ravindra in Champions Trophy Final Match

They say, “Catches win matches,” but luck was not on India’s side in the Champions Trophy final. The match was played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Shreyas Iyer, one of India’s safest fielders, made an unexpected mistake by dropping a catch.

A Crucial Moment in the Powerplay

The big moment happened during the eighth over of New Zealand’s innings. Their captain, Mitchell Santner, had won the toss and decided to bat first. Rachin Ravindra, one of their best batters, played with great confidence and attacked the Indian bowlers from the start.

India needed a breakthrough, and Rohit Sharma turned to his top spinner, Varun Chakravarthy. The spinner did his job well, forcing Ravindra to mistime a shot. The ball went high in the air, and Shreyas Iyer ran a long way to take the catch. However, just when it seemed like he had it, the ball slipped from his hands near the boundary.

Watch the video here:

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Ravindra’s Fast Start and India’s First Wicket

Rachin Ravindra’s aggressive batting put India under pressure. His quick runs helped New Zealand make a strong start. The Indian team was disappointed after Iyer’s drop, as they wanted to dismiss him early.

Despite this setback, Varun Chakravarthy continued to bowl well. He finally got the first wicket for India by dismissing Will Young with a clever delivery. After Young’s departure, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joined Ravindra at the crease, looking to build a big partnership.