Kane Williamson and Matt Henry Ruled Out as India Restricts New Zealand to 251 in Champions Trophy Final

India's spinners dominated New Zealand after early setbacks, while injuries forced key Kiwi players to miss the crucial match.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second innings of the ICC Champions Trophy final due to a quad strain, with Mark Chapman replacing him on the field.
Fast bowler Matt Henry also missed the final after failing a fitness test for a shoulder injury sustained in the semifinal against South Africa.
India's spinners, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, took control after New Zealand's strong start, restricting them to 251/7 in 50 overs.
Kuldeep Yadav delivered a pivotal performance, dismissing key batters Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson in consecutive overs to halt New Zealand's momentum.
Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell's half-centuries provided stability for New Zealand, contributing to a competitive total despite India's dominant bowling performance.