The title match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and New Zealand on March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India defeated Australia in the semi-finals, while New Zealand entered the title match by defeating South Africa.

After 25 years, once again these two teams will face each other in the title match of ICC's limited overs format.

India and New Zealand teams have clashed in the finals of ICC tournaments twice. The last time the two teams played each other was in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in 2021. 

In this title match, which lasted for six days due to rain, New Zealand's team dominated India and won by eight wickets.

India are going into the final of another ICC event unbeaten and will look to win their second consecutive title after the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. 

On the other hand, New Zealand are also coming after a dominant run so far with their only loss coming against India in the group stage. 

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs New Zealand title clash in Champions Trophy 2025. 

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Match Details 

• Match: India vs New Zealand 
• Tournament: Champions Trophy 2025, Final
• Date: 7 March 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Streaming Details 

The live telecast of the India vs New Zealand Final match will be available on the Star Sports network in India.

The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website in India.

India vs New Zealand: Head-to-head stats in ODIs

New Zealand and India have faced each other 119 times in the ODI format so far. Out of these 119 matches, India have won 61 times while New Zealand come out victorious on 50 occasions.

One match also ended in a tie while seven matches ended in a draw between New Zealand and India in the ODI format. 

India vs New Zealand: Pitch Report

The surface of the new pitch looked suitable for the fast bowlers in the last two matches played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

At the start of the game, the pace bowlers got much support from the pitch. However, as the game progressed, the batters started getting support due to perfect pace and bounce.

The team winning the toss will prefer to chase the target on this ground.

Out of the 62 ODI matches played at this ground, the team batting won 23 times while the chasing team came out victorious on 37 occasions. 

Team News: India

It’s difficult to see India changing a playing XI that brought them a 44-run win against New Zealand as well as a four-wicket win over Australia in their semifinal .

The introduction of Varun Chakravarthy has paid off with seven wickets in two games, which means he will keep his place, and Harshit Rana will sit out the final.

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Team News: New Zealand 

New Zealand had a slight scare during their semifinal when Henry seemingly injured his shoulder while diving in the field. The New Zealand camp are hopeful that the key fast bowler will be declared fit for the final.

If Henry is cleared to play, the Blackcaps are expected to remain unchanged as well.

India vs New Zealand: Possible Lineups

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.

New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke.

Fantasy team prediction: India vs New Zealand 

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Matt Henry, Mohammed Shami.

The Indian cricket team beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final to win the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side produced a complete performance to lift their maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup title, also becoming the first women’s team from Asia to win a global title across formats.

Let's have a look at the ICC Women's World Cup past winners and most successful teams.

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ICC Women's World Cup | First Edition Winner

The women's cricket World Cup was held 2 years before the first men's World Cup. In 1973, the tournament was first hosted with 7 teams participating in the tournament. The tournament was hosted by England. England became the champion by defeating Australia in the 60-over tournament.

India was not a part of it. The Indian women's cricket team made its debut in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 1978, which was hosted by India.

England scored a mammoth total of 279/3 in 60 overs with Enid Bakewell scoring 118 and captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint contributing 64. Australia struggled to chase the target and scored 187/9. Bakewell became the highest run scorer in the tournament. She scored 264 runs. Rosalind Heggs of England took the most wickets with 12.

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2025 Women's World Cup Winner

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian women's cricket team has made history by becoming the first from the country to clinch the Women's World Cup title. Playing their third final after the heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017, the Women in Blue rose to the occasion in style, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the Women's World Cup 2025 title clash to script a watershed moment in Indian cricket. 

After posting 298 for 7, the second-highest total in tournament history, India held their nerve to bundle out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs.

ICC Women's World Cup | Most Successful Teams

Australia is the most successful women's cricket team with seven titles. Australia has dominated women’s cricket like no other team, winning the most ICC trophies in history. With a staggering 7 titles in the Women’s ODI World Cup, the Australian Women’s team has set the benchmark for excellence on the global stage. 

Their closest competitor, England, has managed to secure four World Cups, a distant second that underscores Australia’s dominance.

• Australia (7 times): 1978, 1982, 1989, 1998, 2005, 2013, 2022
• England (4 times): 1973, 1993, 2009, 2017
• New Zealand (1 time): 2000
• India (1 time): 2025

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ICC Women's World Cup | Past Winners

Cricket's biggest tournaments bring together the best teams from around the world. From the fast-paced T20 format to the longest format of the game, each trophy is a huge achievement in international cricket.

Our list will provide you with the statistical breakdown of every ICC tournament, highlighting the teams that have dominated the cricket world across men's and women's competition, as well as the Under-19 category.

Check out the ICC trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025):

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (ODI)

Australia dominated the ICC ODI World Cup with 4 titles in 6 seasons from 2000-2025. They are the current champion side that defeated the host nation, India, on their home soil in the 2023 finals.

Here's the complete list of trophy winners:

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup

India holds the current title of the ICC T20 World Cup. They, along with England and the West Indies, won the title 2 times from 2000 to 2025. India defeated South Africa in a thrilling final match to reign as champions in 2024.

Here's the complete list of trophy winners (2000-2025):

ICC Champions Trophy (ODI)

Another ICC tournament where India has done exceptionally well with the most number of titles (3) from 2000 to 2025. They are also the current champions of the 2025 season, where they dominated the entirety of it, and eventually lifted the cup after a phenomenal victory over New Zealand.

Here's the list of trophy winners:

ICC World Test Championship

Inaugurated in 2019, the ICC World Test Championship was designed to award the supremacy of cricket's longest format. South Africa made history by winning the 2023-25 WTC cycle and breaking their ICC trophy drought.

Here's the list of trophy winners:

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ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup (ODI)

India won the most titles in Under-19 World Cup history with 5 titles to their name. The Australian side is the current champion, who won the 2024 edition, clinching their 4th title of this tournament.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (ODI)

Australia are the most successful team with 7 titles overall in the ICC Women's World Cup. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to clinch their maiden Women's World Cup title in 2025 edition. Playing their third final after the heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017, the Women in Blue finally rose to the occasion in style.

Here's the list of trophy winners:

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

ICC Women's T20 World Cup is a relatively new tournament, with the first edition being held in 2019. Out of the 9 seasons played so far, Australia stood victorious in 6 of them. However, New Zealand broke their winning streak by emerging as champions of the 2024 season. 

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ICC UNDER-19 WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP

ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup is the newest among all the tournaments held by the International Cricket Council, inaugurated in 2023. India has won both the 2023 and 2025 seasons and has purely dominated the WC.

In a dead-rubber clash that felt anything but, the iconic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned the third ODI against Australia into a personal batting masterclass, guiding India to a commanding 9-wicket victory. Their unbroken 168-run partnership was a stark reminder of their class, effortlessly chasing down 237 and ensuring India avoided a series whitewash on Australian soil. Let's take a look at the most 100+ partnerships in ODIs.

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Most 100+ partnerships in ODIs

1. Sourav Ganguly-Sachin Tendulkar | 26

Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar have scored the most 100+ partnerships in ODIs. The Indian pair stitched 26 century stands from 176 innings. In fact, Ganguly and Tendulkar have also registered the most century partnerships (21) among the opening pairs in ODI cricket. Apart from their 21 opening hundred stands, they added three century partnerships for the second wicket and two for the third.

The Indian pair has also racked up the most opening partnership runs in ODIs. Ganguly and Tendulkar scored 6609 opening runs while batting together.

2. Tillakaratne Dilshan-Kumar Sangakkara | 20

Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka have shared 20 100-plus stands among themselves in ODI cricket. Dilshan was a brutal hitter in his prime and accompanied by one of the best wicketkeeper-batsman Sangakarra haunted many bowling lineups. They have a batting average of 53.67 and have scored 5475 runs in 108 innings.

Their highest stand as a pair came in the 2015 World Cup against Bangladesh. They beat Bangladesh by 92 runs because of solid performances from Dilshan (161* off 146 balls) and Sangakkara (105 off 76 balls).

3. Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma | 19*

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli combined for an unbroken 169-run stand to see India to a comfortable nine-wicket win in the 3rd ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With this, they have now 19 hundred plus partnership record in ODI cricket. Rohit ended with 121*(125) with 13 fours and three maximums while Kohli ended with 74*(81) with seven boundaries to his name.

This was also the 12th 150-plus partnership between Kohli and Rohit in ODIs, equalling Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly for the most 150-plus partnerships in the format.

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4. Shikhar Dhawan-Rohit Sharma | 18

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have been a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world from 2011 to 2022. They formed a formidable batting pair at the top of the order for India, especially in ODIs. Whether it’s against fierce rivals Pakistan or quality teams like Australia, their consistency and understanding have made them one of the most successful opening pairs in international cricket. 

In 117 innings, they scored an impressive 5193 runs with an average of 45.15. Their partnership included 18 centuries and 15 fifties.

In the high-stakes world of international cricket, the pressure of ICC knockout matches can make or break careers. Every player steps in with the mindset of taking their nation ahead in the game, leaving no room for regrets. However, only a few can actually stay consistent under such highly competitive environment.

No matter how a player performed throughout the tournament, the ultimate test always awaits in the knockouts. ICC knockouts' history have seen extremely talented players scoring for their teams and keeping the flow going.

The question is, out of all the consistent scorers round the globe, who scored the most runs? We have the answer to it. Check out the list of top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches.

10. Mahela Jayawardene (499 runs) | Sri Lanka 

Mahela Jayawardene, a true master of elegant batting, consistently delivered for Sri Lanka in crucial matches throughout his international career. He holds the 10th position with 499 runs in 18 innings played in ICC knockout matches.

One of his iconic knock among all is undoubtedly his century in the 2011 World Cup Final against India (103* off 88 balls). Though the match result was not in their favour, Mahela's contribution was the sole reason SL could reach a defendable target after the early collapse of the batting line-up.

Jayawardene stats in ICC knockout matches:

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9. Sourav Ganguly (514 runs) | India

The former captain and aggressive left-handed opener, Sourav Ganguly, led India with passion in high-stakes games. He often contributed with the bat which laid the foundation of a huge total for the team.

Ganguly scored 514 runs in only 8 innings played in ICC knockouts! His unbeaten 141 against South Africa in the 2000 Champions Trophy semi-final is the highest among all his other knockout performances.

Ganguly stats in ICC knockout matches:

8. Jacques Kallis (539) | South Africa

Jacques Kallis, the greatest all-rounder of his generation, was a pillar of the South African team. His contributions in the knockout matches for SA were not always marked by centuries, but they had solid consistency.

He scored 539 runs in only 11 matches, which says a lot about his dedication and hard work for winning. His highest among all was a notable 113* against Sri Lanka in the semi-final of the inaugural season (1998) of the ICC Champions Trophy, which led to a big victory.

Kallis stats in ICC knockout matches:

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7. Kumar Sangakkara (595) | Sri Lanka

Another Sri Lankan legend makes it to the top 10 for most runs in ICC knockout matches with his quality batting. It is none other than Kumar Sangakkara, who was the cornerstone of SL in white-ball cricket for over a decade.

He was a part of several Sri Lankan teams that reached major ICC Finals, like the 2011 WC final, and the victorious 2014 T20 World Cup. Sangakkara scored 595 runs in 19 matches, at an average of 39.66.

His contributions were one of the key aspects of the team's success in reaching these finals.

Sangakkara stats in ICC knockout matches:

6. Sachin Tendulkar (657) | India

The 'Little Master,' Sachin Tendulkar, played in an era where India reached multiple ICC knockout stages. He scored 657 runs in 14 innings, including a century. In knockouts, his vital half-centuries saved the team from choking in several matches.

One of his most remembered fifties is the 85 runs against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup semi-final. Tendulkar's only century in a knockout game came against Australia in the 1998 quarter-final match of the Champions Trophy, where he scored 141 off 128 balls.

Tendulkar stats in ICC knockout matches:

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5. Kane Williamson (659 runs) | New Zealand

Kane Williamson is the only cricketer from New Zealand to feature in this list, and that too in the top 5. He scored 659 runs in 15 matches and has always been a great support to the team's batting lineup.

His century in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa played a significant role in setting a good total, which led to a victory. Williamson played many such match-winning knocks for NZ in knockouts.

Williamson stats in ICC knockout matches:

4. Steve Smith (663 runs) | Australia

The Australian star player, Steve Smith, always showed a knack for performing on the big stage for his team. He stands 4th with 663 runs scored in 13 matches. One of his most memorable centuries in knockouts came in the 2015 World Cup semi-final against India.

Smith has consistently performed in every format, each time Australia reached the highly competitive stage of the game of cricket.

Smith stats in ICC knockout matches:

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3. Ricky Ponting (731 runs) | Australia

The legendary Australian batter, Ricky Ponting, led his side to unmatched dominance in ICC tournaments. He scored 731 runs in 18 matches, with 3 centuries and 1 half-century. 

His most iconic ICC knockout moment is the 2003 World Cup Final, where he scored a phenomenal 140* runs against India. Australia winning the title that year made Ponting's knock more memorable.

Ponting stats in ICC knockout matches:

2. Rohit Sharma (884 runs) | India

The 3rd Indian batter to dominate the list, the 'Hitman' of cricket, Rohit Sharma, stands tall with 884 runs in 21 matches. He has a long experience of playing in high-pressure ICC knockout matches and acing them.

While he has multiple centuries in the World Cup, his highest in an ICC knockout is 137 runs, scored against Bangladesh in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final. From giving a solid start to carrying the momentum and building partnerships, Rohit has done it all to fetch those magnificent knockout victories.

Sharma's stats in ICC knockout matches:

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1. Virat Kohli (1024 runs) | India

Virat Kohli, the chase master and modern-day legend, sits atop this list with 1024 runs in ICC knockout matches. He is the only player ever to score over a thousand runs in knockouts, having 1 century and 9 half centuries.

Kohli's hunger for runs and victory makes him the most reliable player in vital matches. He reached his 50th ODI century by scoring 117 runs against New Zealand in the 2023 WC semi-final. He has often guided India through tricky chases or helped set up formidable totals.

Kohli's stats in ICC knockout matches:

India and Australia are all set to face off in Perth for the first of three ODIs on October 19. They last played each other in an ODI during the Champions Trophy semifinal in March which was won by the Men in Blue. Whatever be the result, fans from both sides look forward to IND vs AUS ODI games. Since we entered the 21st century, it has developed into the fiercest ODI rivalry. 

So, before the start of the IND vs AUS 1st ODI, let's take a look at the highest individual ODI scores by Indians vs Australia.

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IND vs AUS: Highest Individual ODI Scores by Indians

5. Sachin Tendulkar | 143 (1998)

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar produced one of his finest knocks in ODI cricket over 27 years ago. Representing the Men in Blue, a young Master Blaster smashed a masterful century against Australia in the sixth group fixture of the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup. The Indian icon showcased his batting technique on the familiar grounds of Sharjah on this day.

He scored 143 runs in 131 deliveries while also taking a wicket during India’s bowling display. While Tendulkar’s standout performance failed to secure a victory for the Mohammad Azharuddin-led side, it did win him the Player of the Match award.

4. Shikhar Dhawan | 143 (2019)

Former opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan played a blistering innings of 143 runs off 115 balls against Australia in Mohali in 2019. Dhawan's aggressive innings featured many brilliant shots that left the Australian bowlers helpless. Thanks to this innings, India posted a large total, and Dhawan proved his ability to score big in important matches.

3. Rohit Sharma | 171* (2016)

In 2016, against Australia in Perth, Rohit Sharma layed a brilliant unbeaten innings of 171 runs. This innings was a testament to his technique and patience. Although India lost the match, Rohit's innings troubled the Australian bowlers significantly. It was the highest ODI innings by an Indian batsman on Australian soiHe

2. Sachin Tendulkar | 175 (2009)

Sachin Tendulkar, often referred to as the 'God of Cricket', played a brilliant innings of 175 runs against Australia in Hyderabad in 2009. In this 141-ball innings, Sachin showcased an unparalleled display of his class and aggression. India was chasing a target of 351 runs, and Tendulkar's innings had ignited hopes of victory. Although India lost the match by 3 runs, Sachin's innings remains etched in the memories of fans.

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1. Rohit Sharma | 209 (2013)

One of the most memorable innings in Indian cricket history is Rohit Sharma's 209, which he played against Australia in Bengaluru in November 2013. This was his first double century in ODI cricket. Rohit faced 158 balls, hitting 12 fours and 16 sixes, helping India post a massive total of 383 runs. This innings earned Rohit the title of 'Hitman' and set the record for the highest ODI score by an Indian batsman against Australia.