ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India vs. New Zealand Showdown in Dubai, fans can expect a fiercely competitive match!

The highly anticipated clash between Team India and New Zealand for the title in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place in Dubai on March 9. As of now, the Indian team remains undefeated in the tournament. However, historical records indicate that facing New Zealand in the final could present a significant challenge for Team India.

In the history of limited-overs ICC tournaments, India and New Zealand have faced each other 16 times. Out of these encounters, India has emerged victorious 6 times, while New Zealand has claimed victory 9 times, with one match ending without result.

On March 9, New Zealand will make its third appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy final, while India will be competing in its fifth final. India has more experience in high-stakes matches compared to New Zealand.

NZ bowlers troubled Indian batsmen in group match

During the group stage of the Champions Trophy 2025, both teams were in the same group, where New Zealand's bowlers posed challenges for the Indian batsmen. In one match, India managed to score only 249 runs after losing 9 wickets in 50 overs, with Shreyas Iyer being the only batsman to score a half-century. Matt Henry, who previously prevented India from reaching the final in 2019, was particularly effective, taking five wickets in that encounter.

Despite the challenges, India managed to defeat New Zealand by 44 runs, thanks to the strength of its spinners.

NZ will also face a formidable challenge 

Conversely, New Zealand will also face a formidable challenge against India, who boasts a strong bowling lineup, particularly in spin. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have each taken five wickets in four matches, while India's mystery spinner Varun Chakraborty has claimed seven wickets in just two matches. Additionally, Mohammed Shami has taken 8 wickets in four matches and is in excellent form.

Three Indian players rank among the top 10 run-scorers in the ICC Champions Trophy, with Virat Kohli leading the way with 217 runs in four matches, making him India’s most successful batsman in the tournament.

Regardless of the outcome, fans can expect a fiercely competitive match between India and New Zealand on March 9, as both teams bring impressive statistics and formidable skills to the final.