Varun Chakravarthy Strikes as NZ Struggles at 165-6

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy provided a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Glenn Phillips for 34 as New Zealand found themselves at 165-6 in 37.5 overs. Phillips, who faced 52 balls and struck two boundaries and a six, was bowled out as Chakravarthy tightened India's grip. With Daryl Mitchell still at the crease on 44, NZ will need a strong finish to post a competitive total. Earlier, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja also kept things tight with disciplined spells.