The final match of India vs New Zealand Final Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to happen at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 9th March, between India and New Zealand. Both teams have shown their exceptional form throughout the tournament, but it’s tough to say if New Zealand can really overplay India or not.
Delhi – Md Imran (Editor at Cricket Zon)
08/03/2025
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Match Preview: India vs New Zealand Final Champions Trophy 2025
India has been in amazing form by remaining unbeaten in the tournament till now. They started off their campaign with a convincing six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, followed by a dominant win over Pakistan. In the group stage, they also outclassed New Zealand with a commanding 44-run victory over the Kiwis. The Men in Blue carried their momentum into the semifinals, where they defeated Australia by four wickets. Credits for the victory in that match go to the stellar performances of Mohammed Shami (3/48) and Virat Kohli (84 runs).
New Zealand, on the other hand, showed resilience after their group-stage loss to India. Before facing India in their 3rd match of the tournament, they registered a 60-run win over Pakistan and a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh. In the semifinals, they showed an amazing performance against South Africa, winning by 50 runs, with centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102).
Two star-studded batting lineups ready to go at it in the #ChampionsTrophy Final 🇮🇳🇳🇿#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/kD8aDugFIL
— ICC (@ICC) March 8, 2025
Head-to-Head Record of IND vs NZ in ODIs
| Total ODIs Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tied | No Result |
| 119 | 61 | 50 | 1 | 7 |
In the UAE, India has won five out of six ODIs played against the Black Caps, including their previous match, which was played in this tournament. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the two teams have faced off only once in the last match between these two teams where India had defeated New Zealand.
India has dominated the Kiwis in recent matches by winning the last five ODIs between the two teams. It’s quite surprising that New Zealand’s last ODI victory over India was back in 2022.
Champions Trophy Final History: A Chance for Redemption
This will be the second time India and New Zealand will be facing each other in a Champions Trophy final. The previous final of the Champions Trophy was in 2000 when New Zealand secured a four-wicket victory against India to clinch their first-ever ICC title. The Black Caps will be looking to repeat the history of that success of 2000, while India will be eager to settle the score and claim their third Champions Trophy title. In the past, India won the Champions Trophy in year 2002 and 2013.
Key Players to Watch in India vs New Zealand Final (IND vs NZ)
India: All eyes will be on Varun Chakravarthy’s impact with the ball, but India’s hopes for a strong start in batting are dependent upon Rohit Sharma. Against a well-balanced New Zealand bowling attack a quick and aggressive start from Rohit at the top will be crucial in putting pressure on the opposition.
Virat Kohli needs just 44 runs to become the second batsman after Tendulkar to reach 1700 runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. A 94-run innings will see him surpass Tendulkar’s record.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (the captain) has a history of troubling Indian batters with his skilful bowling, and he can become the biggest threat for Indian batters on Dubai’s pitch that has consistently favoured spinners, he is a significant and his ability to exploit the conditions could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the final. Also these three top-order batsmens of New Zealand could suffer Indian bowlers, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. These batsmens knows well that how to convert a good start into a big score for themselves and the team.
Top Run-Scorers in IND vs NZ ODIs in History
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Centuries | Fifties |
| Sachin Tendulkar | IND | 42 | 1750 | 5 | 8 |
| Virat Kohli | IND | 35 | 1656 | 5 | 10 |
| Ross Taylor | NZ | 35 | 1385 | 3 | 8 |
Top Wicket-Takers in IND vs NZ ODIs in History
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets |
| Javagal Srinath | IND | 30 | 51 |
| Tim Southee | NZ | 25 | 38 |
Records of India vs New Zealand in ICC Knockout Matches
India and New Zealand have played five ICC knockout matches against each other, in which New Zealand has won three and India won two.
| Year | Tournament | Stage | Winner |
| 2000 | Champions Trophy | Quarterfinal | India |
| 2000 | Champions Trophy | Final | New Zealand |
| 2019 | World Cup | Semifinal | New Zealand |
| 2021 | World Test Championship | Final | New Zealand |
| 2023 | World Cup | Semifinal | India |
Pitch Report and Conditions of India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final.
The pitch for the final will be the same one which was used in the India vs Pakistan match of this tournament. This surface has shown assistance for spinners, as we know that some of the skill-less spinners have bowled well on this wicket and had shown baseless reaction after getting wicket. So this pitch is making it a crucial factor in determining the outcome of the final match. With little to no dew expected in the evening, setting a competitive total while batting first could be the key to victory.
Who looks Bette: In IND vs NZ Final 2025 ?
India is entering the final as favourites, also their undefeated performance till the finals and superior head-to-head record against New Zealand, making India look even stronger. Their batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer, has been in top form, while the bowling attack, led by Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy, has been exceptional.
However, New Zealand has built a reputation for delivering under pressure and upserting the opponent unexpectedly. Kiwi’s top-order is featuring Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Both of them have been in great touch, and their bowling attack, led by captain Mitchell Santner, is capable of making an impact.
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How to Watch India vs New Zealand Final Live?
IND vs NZ Final Live: Live Streaming
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| Basic Plan | ₹149/month, smartphone access only, 720p max resolution |
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| Data Usage | A full 50-over match at 720p will consume significant data |
Squads for India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy Final 2025
| India Squad | New Zealand Squad |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Will Young |
| Shubman Gill | Rachin Ravindra |
| Virat Kohli | Kane Williamson |
| Shreyas Iyer | Daryl Mitchell |
| Axar Patel | Tom Latham (w) |
| KL Rahul (w) | Glenn Phillips |
| Hardik Pandya | Michael Bracewell |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Mitchell Santner (c) |
| Mohammed Shami | Matt Henry |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Kyle Jamieson |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | William O’Rourke |
| Washington Sundar | Nathan Smith |
| Arshdeep Singh | Mark Chapman |
| Harshit Rana | Devon Conway |
| Rishabh Pant | Jacob Duffy |
Predicted XIs for IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final
| India (Predicted XI) | Role | New Zealand (Predicted XI) | Role |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Batsman | Will Young | Batsman |
| Shubman Gill | Batsman | Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder (Batting + Spin) |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman | Kane Williamson | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batsman | Daryl Mitchell | All-rounder (Batting + Medium Pace) |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder (Spin) | Tom Latham (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Glenn Phillips | All-rounder (Batting + Part-time Spin) |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder (Pace) | Michael Bracewell | All-rounder (Batting + Spin) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder (Spin) | Mitchell Santner (c) | All-rounder (Spin) |
| Mohammed Shami | Pace Bowler | Matt Henry | Pace Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler | Kyle Jamieson | Pace Bowler |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spin Bowler | William O’Rourke | Pace Bowler |
Who May Win?
Let’s hear this from the former cricketer of India, ‘Harsha Bhogle’.
