Introduction

After 25 years in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy, India and New Zealand will face each other in the final once again at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This will be a blockbuster contest. This match is not just for the trophy but also a fight to present an example of existence in today’s modern world cricket. This will be an emotional moment for cricket fans because we always get to witness interesting fights between India and New Zealand in ICC tournaments.

Both teams have given a tremendous performance in this Champions Trophy. India defeated its opponents on the strength of its performance and New Zealand team reached the final on the strength of its proper game plan. This will be a memorable Sunday.

Will India win another ICC Champions Trophy or will New Zealand upset India again after 25 years? This match will not just be a contest but a huge celebration of cricket!

Journey to the Final

India ka Safar:

India gave a wonderful performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. India have won all their matches in the group stage; in a way we can say that there is momentum of winning. And yes, India has defeated the world champions in a thrilling match in the semi-finals.

• Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer’s contribution leads positive energy in the teams.
• Deadly combination of spinners: Jadeja, Varun, Axar and Kuldeep.
• The chase master Virat Kohli’s tremendous knock while chasing.

New Zealand ka Safar:

New Zealand also reached the final on the basis of its consistency and proper game plan. Although India has defeated New Zealand once in the group stage but this is different time, this is the final and the pressure of the final is different. In the semi-final,  a historical match against South Africa, they made a huge score of 362 runs. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson played amazing batting, which proved to be a game-changer for their team.

• Rachin Ravindra’s Unique performance in ICC events.
• Good Support from Will Young and Kane Williamson
• Good Bowling and Fielding unit gives them an advantage.

Historical Context

India and New Zealand have faced each other many times in ICC tournaments. These two teams are facing each other for the first time in an ICC white-ball final after 2000.

• 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy Final – New Zealand won trophy after defeating India in final.
• 2021 World Test Championship Final – New Zealand again defeat India in final to claim title of ICC WTC.

But what will happen this time? Will India be able to take revenge for the past, or will New Zealand win the desired final once again?

Key Players to Watch

For India

• Shubman Gill & Rohit Sharma – Everyone’s eyes are on Rohit Sharma for a fast-opening look.
• Virat Kohli – Everyone’s hope will be on Chess Master again in the finals
• Shreyas Iyer & KL Rahul – Both of these are crucial for middle order and lower middle order stability
•  Mohammed Sammi – The burden of fast bowling will be on his shoulders
• Varun Chakravarthy – Something different will be expected from the mystery spinner.

For New Zealand

• Kane Williamson & Will Young – Will provide good support to batting lineup and also become headache for Indian Bowlers.
• Rachin Ravindra – Century in the semi-final, in great form and the biggest threat to India
• Mitchell Santner – He is the captain of the team and the entire responsibility of spin is on him
• Matt Henry – The responsibility of fast bowling unit and also contender for Golden ball.

Will Venue Advantage for India in Champions Trophy 2025 ?

The match is being played in Dubai, where the pitch is spin-friendly. India has a slight advantage in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final as they have played all the matches in Dubai, in which their experience has become quite strong. On the other hand, New Zealand has played some of its matches in Pakistan and some in Dubai, the spin-friendly pitch can be beneficial for India’s bowlers, especially Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy. Also, the Indian crowd support in Dubai will boost the team’s morale. India will feel confident here due to the experience of high-pressure matches, whereas New Zealand may take time to adjust to those conditions. But still, New Zealand’s adaptability and a strong team can make the result unpredictable, which will make the match even more exciting.

Fan Expectations & Rivalry

Indian and New Zealand fans are very excited about this match. New Zealand has always been a tough opponent for India in ICC tournaments and has also knocked out India many times. Indian fans are hoping that their team will win the final this time, while New Zealand fans would like their team to win the ICC title one more time.