Preview: Team India (IND) have remained undefeated, having managed to beat and overcome one of their biggest threats, Australia, in the semi-finals. However, they will be up for another challenge since they will be up against another team that they have failed against during the ODI World Cup 2019 knockout game. Notably, the Men in Blue have only beaten the Blackcaps in one ICC knockout match so far.
On the other hand, New Zealand (NZ) have also been in great form throughout this tournament. They outclassed the South African team in their semi-final match. Though they will be coming into the final brimming with confidence, the fact they faced their only defeat against India in the tournament will also be on the back of their mind. Overall, this will be another championship game that can promise the fans all the thrill and excitement.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Final Match, IND vs NZ
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: Sunday, March 9, 02:30 PM
Pitch Report: The slightly longer boundaries and slow surface in Dubai have made it a little bit tough for the batters to score runs freely. Though the Indian team has managed to chase down totals on this ground, it still proved to be challenging for them. Looking at how the recent matches have panned out; the wicket might be unpredictable for both the captains. Hence it will be a wise decision to bat first and put up a big total to put the opposition under run-chase pressure.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
India (IND)- Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand (NZ)- Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke.
