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India vs New Zealand Final, Champions Trophy 2025: Check Out IND vs NZ Full Squads, Pitch Report & Details You Need To Know

Champions Trophy 2025: The Rohit Sharma-led Team India will be in action against the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand at the UAE's Dubai International Stadium.

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The summit clash has been determined as India will lock horns against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy Final. UAE's Dubai International Cricket Stadium would play host to the highly anticipated encounter. India have been undefeated in the competition, while the Blackcaps have been defeated once by the Indian side in the marquee ICC event. Expect the action to be slow paced but thrilling as both sides would be battling for runs. Ahead of the competition, take a look at all the details you need to know.    

India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025: Check Out All The Details Here

India vs New Zealand: Head To Head

Team India have been utterly dominant in terms of head-to-head record against New Zealand. In the 119 ODI matches they have played, the Men in Blue have won 61 matches, while the Blackcaps have secured 50 wins. One match had ended up in a tie. while seven ODI matches ended up with no results. The Indian side certainly have the edge as they head into the summit clash in Dubai.

India vs New Zealand: When Will The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Be Played?

The India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played on Sunday, March 09, 2025.

India vs New Zealand: Where Will The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Be Played?

The India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE.

India vs New Zealand: When Will The Champions Trophy 2025 Match Start?

The India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will start at 02:30 PM IST. The toss usually happens 30 minutes prior to the game. So the toss for the India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 match will take place at 02:00 PM IST.

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India vs New Zealand: Pitch Report 

History has suggested that the Dubai International Stadium pitch gives assistance to the fast bowlers with seam in the initial overs with the new ball. But in the past few matches, the tracks have been hard to determine, and spin bowlers would definitely get the edge. Dew has no role in the play, given the weather. Expect it to be a bit on the slower end.

As per reports, the pitch used at the India vs Pakistan clash might be used for the Champions Trophy final. Batting first could definitely help in such conditions.

India vs New Zealand: Weather Update

The Dunai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE would have clear skies and little to no chance of precipitation. The temperature is expected to be around 23 to 31°C with a humidity level of 55%. Wind would also be there and it would blow around 15km/he to 30km/hr.

India vs New Zealand: How To Watch The Champions Trophy 2025 Match On Television?

The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match will be broadcasted by Star Sports and Sports18 in India.

India vs New Zealand: How To Watch The Champions Trophy 2025 Live Streaming?

The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match can be live streamed on JioHotstar.

India vs New Zealand: Squads For The Champions Trophy 2025 Match

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul , Rishabh Pant , Hardik Pandya , Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson , Will Young, Jacob Duffy.

India vs New Zealand: Predicted XI For The Champions Trophy 2025 Match

India: 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: 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.

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Published By : Pavitra Shome

Published On: 8 March 2025 at 19:25 IST