Manchester: Chasing a modest target of 240, India fell short by 18 runs despite Jadeja and Dhoni's 116-runs partnership. The Indians were all out in the third delivery of the 50th over managing 21 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja played the innings of life as he along with Dhoni (50) stitched on a 116-runs partnership to give the Men in Blue some hope to win the match. However, Boult picked up the all-important wicket of Jadeja while Guptill ran out Dhoni in the penultimate over to help the Kiwis go through their second consecutive World Cup finals.
Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers for the Kiwis as the speedster raked in 3-crucial wickets, while his partner Trent Boult picked 2 wickets.
Henry was adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning performance of 3 wickets.
Earlier, resuming after rain played a spoilsport in yesterday's game, New Zealand managed to post just 28 runs in 23 deliveries they faced in the innings.
New Zealand resumed the day's play at 211/5 and scored further 6 runs in 5 balls to take their tally to 217/5 in 47 overs. They further scored 8 runs in Bumrah's penultimate over, however, they lost the important wicket of Ross Taylor as the veteran tried to steal a two from Ravindra Jadeja.
His wicket further jolted the Kiwi innings as Latham was caught by Jadeja off Bhuvneshwar's delivery. Kumar picked yet another wicket in his final delivery to restrict the Kiwis to 232/8 in 49 overs.
Jasprit Bumrah gave in further 7 runs in the final over of New Zealand's innings as the Black Caps finished with 239/8 in 50 overs. Ross Taylor was the top scorer for the Kiwis with a valiant 74 and was ably supported by Kane Williamson who scored 67 to help the Blackcaps post a fighting total.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for India as the Uttar Pradesh speedster picked 3-wickets. The rest of the Indian bowlers picked a wicket apiece.
