India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: A 25-Year Rivalry Rekindled
By Smrati Khare in 5 hours
Cricket fans are in for a historic showdown as India and New Zealand lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. This encounter marks their first white-ball ICC tournament final in 25 years, with the last one dating back to the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy final in Nairobi.
Both teams have displayed exceptional skill and determination in their road to the final, setting the stage for a high-intensity battle for the prestigious title.
Let’s take a deep dive into their past ICC tournament final meetings, how they reached the final, and what to expect in this blockbuster clash.
India vs New Zealand: A Look at Past ICC Tournament Finals
2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final – New Zealand Wins
Winner: New Zealand beat India by 4 wickets
Match Summary: Sourav Ganguly’s 117 went in vain as Chris Cairns’ match-winning 102 led New Zealand to their first ICC title*.
2021 ICC World Test Championship Final – New Zealand Wins
Winner: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets
Match Summary: Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor guided New Zealand to victory in a rain-affected Test final in Southampton.
2025 ICC Champions Trophy Final – A Chance for Revenge?
India will be eyeing redemption after previous ICC final losses to New Zealand.
New Zealand aims to secure their second ICC white-ball trophy, having fallen short in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup finals.
India’s Road to the Champions Trophy 2025 Final
Group Stage:
India defeated New Zealand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, finishing at the top of the table.
Semi-Final vs Australia:
India secured a dominant four-wicket win over Australia, led by a clinical all-round performance.
Key Players for India:
Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma – India’s backbone in high-pressure games.
Varun Chakaravarthy – Took 5 wickets against New Zealand in the group stage.
Shubman Gill & Shreyas Iyer – India’s middle-order powerhouses.
New Zealand’s Road to the Champions Trophy 2025 Final
Group Stage:
Defeated Pakistan & Bangladesh but lost to India, finishing second in Group A.
Semi-Final vs South Africa:
New Zealand outclassed South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore, thanks to centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) & Kane Williamson (102).
Key Players for New Zealand:
Kane Williamson & Rachin Ravindra – The backbone of New Zealand’s batting.
Mitchell Santner – Led the bowling attack with 3 wickets in the semi-final.
Glenn Phillips & Michael Bracewell – All-rounders who can change the game.
Match Preview: What to Expect in the Final?
Match Details:
Fixture: India vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Time: 2:30 PM IST, March 9, 2025
Key Factors to Watch:
Will India’s spinners dominate New Zealand again?
Can New Zealand handle India’s top-order firepower?
Battle of captains: Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Santner – who will lead better under pressure?
With the tournament’s best teams facing off, this final promises to be an unforgettable contest!
Final Thoughts – Can India Break the New Zealand Jinx?
What’s at stake?
India is looking for revenge after two ICC final losses to New Zealand.
New Zealand is aiming for their first ICC white-ball title since 2000.
With both teams in red-hot form, expect a nail-biting battle for cricketing glory.
Who will lift the Champions Trophy 2025? Stay tuned to Cricadium for live updates, match analysis, and exclusive insights!
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