Rohit Sharma finally produced an innings of note after a series of starts, posting 76 with Shreyas Iyer rescuing India from a wobble with a fine 48 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets after being set a competitive 252 to win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

New Zealand beat India 3-0 in a test series in its own backyard, a feat never registered before. India went on to lose in Australia. Both series defeats cost India a spot in the World Test Championship final. It has only gained little redemption in reaching the Champions Trophy final here.

With an impeccable record against New Zealand in ODIs, Shreyas Iyer is all set to be India's X-factor in the final of the Champions Trophy on March 9. Shreyas goes up a gear against the Blackcaps when it comes to ICC events,