Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell led New Zealand to 251/7 in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. Despite quick wickets from India’s Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell's 63 and Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 boosted New Zealand. India face a challenging chase under the final's pressure and Dubai’s slow pitch conditions.
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