Champions Trophy 2025 Final: IND vs NZ – Preview, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11 & Streaming Details: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, perhaps the most glamorous international competition in the game, came to play host to a thrilling finale between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9. Coming after an eight-year break, the tournament has proved quality ODI cricket entertainment. All teams now battle in glamor and glory to carry home the 50-over standard.
Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Match Preview
India has been the most dominant side because of their powerful batting lineup and extremely good spin attack. With Captain Rohit Sharma in tow alongside stalwarts such as Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, the team has almost always gotten off to brilliant starts; the middle order comprising Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul tops it up with the ability to set up very competitive totals. The spin battery of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav has proven quite testing to opposing batsmen on the turning surfaces of Dubai.
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New Zealand has been fantastic under the wise captaincy of Kane Williamson. Quite tough and flexible was set by Williamson in the previous century against South Africa in the semi-finals. There would also be Rachin Ravindra emerging as a reliable test opener to deepen both their batting and bowling sections. The morale is high; injury concerns on their paceman Matt Henry have not dampened spirits, as Daryl Mitchell maintains their adaptability and efficiency above everything.
Pitch and Weather Report
Historically, the pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium has favored spinners. It has always been a low-scoring game. Both teams have some heavy spin arsenals. Weather forecasts spell a bright and sunny day, with temperature readings hovering around mid-20s °C, making it perfect for playing.
Head-to-Head in ODIs
As to games played so far between India and New Zealand, One Day Internationals (ODIs) have seen the two face each other a total of 119 times. India leads with 61 victories, while New Zealand could manage to script a total of 50 victories in their favor; one match has ended in a tie, and seven had no result.
Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Probable Playing XI of IND and NZ
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami.
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.
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Streaming Details
The match will kick off at 2.30 PM IST, with a toss planned at 2:00 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the live telecast through the Star Sports and Network 18 channels. For online streaming, this will be available on JioHotstar.
Under the champion ranks, both sides have a great chance for the coveted trophy; fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for a contest full of action and high cricket standards.
