Chakravarthy stars as India set up Champions Trophy clash with Australia
- India and Australia will compete in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday, hosted by Pakistan but played in Dubai due to security concerns.
- Spinner Varun Chakravarthy took five wickets, leading India to a 44-run victory over New Zealand, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament.
- India's captain Rohit Sharma noted the match will take place in Dubai, not their home, emphasizing they don't have extensive experience playing there.
- New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's quality spin attack, stating it spun more than expected, impacting their performance.
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