After 25 years, once again these two teams will face each other in the title match of ICC's limited overs format. Here is everything you need to know before the India vs New Zealand title clash in Champions Trophy 2025.
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.
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Total Matches played
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119
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New Zealand Won
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50
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India Won
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61
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No Result/Tied
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8
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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.
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