The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set for March 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, featuring a thrilling contest between India and New Zealand. Both teams have showcased exceptional performances throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting finale.
Match Details-
- Match: India vs New Zealand (Champions Trophy 2025 Final)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Date: March 9, 2025 (Sunday)
- Time: 2:30 PM IST (9:00 AM GMT)
- Toss Time: 1:55 PM IST
Road to the Final
- Defeated Australia in the semi-final by 4 wickets.
- Virat Kohli played a match-winning innings of 84 runs.
- Strong performances in the group stage secured their final spot.
- Won against South Africa in the semi-final by 50 runs.
- Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored centuries.
- New Zealand’s bowling attack restricted South Africa effectively.
India's Journey
New Zealand's Journey
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
| Category | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Total ODIs Played | 119 | 119 |
| Wins | 61 | 50 |
| Neutral Venue ODIs | 32 | 32 |
| Wins at Neutral Venues | 16 | 16 |
- At neutral venues, both teams have won an equal number of matches (16-16).
- Overall, India has a slight edge over New Zealand with 61 wins in total ODIs.
Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
- Nature of Pitch: Slow & spin-friendly.
- Batting Conditions:
- Powerplay overs may allow some quick runs.
- Middle-order batsmen will need strong partnerships.
- A 290-300 score will be competitive.
- Bowling Conditions:
- Spinners will have an advantage over pacers.
- Chasing teams may struggle due to pitch slowdown.
- Best Strategy: Winning the toss and bowling first is ideal.
Probable Playing XIs
IND India XI (Captain: Rohit Sharma)
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
NZ New Zealand XI (Captain: Mitchell Santner)
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Will O’Rourke
Where to Watch the Match?
TV Broadcast:
Star Sports Network & Sports18 will telecast the match live in India.
Live Streaming:
Available on JioHotstar App & Website for mobile and desktop users.
Key Players to Watch Out For
| India | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Kane Williamson |
| Rohit Sharma | Rachin Ravindra |
| Shubman Gill | Glenn Phillips |
| Hardik Pandya | Daryl Mitchell |
| Mohammed Shami | Matt Henry |
Also Read: Rachin Ravindra Shines in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
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