India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy Final: Match Start, Stream, Pitch | Cricket News

WHO: India vs new zealand
What: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
When: Sunday at. 13 (09:00 GMT)
Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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After 14 games and 18 days, Elite One-Day International (ODI) has men’s competition extensive the world’s top eight teams whipped down to a match between the top two challengers.

India and New Zealand meet in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday.

Here’s all you need to know about the big showdown:

Why does Dubai host the Champions Trophy final?

In the months that preceded Champions Trophy, ICC was in the middle of a stalemate between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

BCCI said it would not send a team to Pakistan, and although the causes were never shared in public, the political tension between both countries was understood as the cause. Meanwhile, the PCB was firm by hosting all games in Pakistan.

With less than two months back, both sides met halfway, and it was decided that in all ICC tournaments until 2031, which hosted both country, the neighboring team would play its matches in a neutral place.

Pakistan chose to host India’s matches, including the final, in Dubai.

What was India’s route to the final?

• SEX-WICKET VIEF OVER BANGLADESH IN DUBAI
• SEX-WICKET VIEF OVER PAKISTAN IN DUBAI
• 44-driven victory over New Zealand in Dubai
• Four-Wicket victory over Australia in Dubai

What was the New Zealand route to the final?

• 60-run victory over Pakistan in Karachi
• Five-Wicket victory over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi
• 44-driven loss to India in Dubai
• 50-run victory over South Africa in Lahore

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Who are the players to see in the final?

• Virat Kohli (India): The Indian Batting Store, arguably the best in Odi history, has rediscovered its running scoring form in the tournament. In addition to his peerless record in Run Chases, Kohli has a healthy average when playing against New Zealand in ODDs. His 32 matches against Blackcaps have given him six centuries and nine half a century an average of 57.1. Although Kohli only succeeded 11 races in the group a meeting between the two sides, the 36-year-old is known to save his best for the biggest games.
• Shubman Gill (India): The world’s best-rated Odi dough began the tournament with a match-winning century across Bangladesh, and although Gill added only 57 races in the next three games, the opener will be the key to India’s laps in the final. His average of 74 and two centuries in 11 games against New Zealand makes him a player to see in the final.
• Varun Chakravarthy (India): The Bow-Break Bowler’s return to the Indian side has left opposition chambers in a solution. Chakravarthy debuted in Champions Trophy in the group stage against New Zealand, where he took five wickets to serve the player of the match. Spinner’s variation perfectly matches India’s needs at a relatively slow Dubai tone height.
• Kane Williamson (New Zealand): Williamson is considered one of modern cricket-batting storations, and his never-unclear hunger after races in great tournaments makes him stand out in any competition. The former Kiwi captain was his side’s top scorer in the group match against India, and his teammates hope he can add his century and 11 fifties to India.
• Matt Henry (New Zealand): Pacer is the tournament’s leading wicket taker, but his participation in ending hangs in the balance after an injury he was inflicted while field in the semi -finals. Henry was India’s Torentor-in-Chief in the group match, and if he should play in the final, he will be Blackcaps’ biggest threat with the ball again.
• Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): New Zealand’s captain is among the world’s top all -rounds in ODIs, and his left arm spin will be crucial to the spin -friendly traces of Dubai. Santner is a skilled dough in the lower order and has the ability to hit big shots when the need arises.

What is the key player’s match-ups for the final?

• Gill vs Henry: The world’s leading dough vs. Tournament’s leading bowler. Henry was responsible for catching Gill early in the group match with a dipping delivery and can cause additional problems in the final if he rejects Gill cheaply again.
• Kohli vs Santner: Kohli has rarely thrown his wicket away after settling down to the top of the order, but the leading century producer in ODIs may be susceptible to the left-arm-spin bowling. Santner’s Wily Bowling and Kohli’s Patient Batting could prove a breathtaking match in the final.
• Williamson vs Mohammed Shami: The Indian Pacer’s return after a prolonged injury has unfolded almost perfectly as he has taken eight wickets in four games. India will rely on Shami’s experience to undo Williamson, who rarely offers any weaknesses in big games.
• Rachin Ravindra vs Hardik Pandya: The rising star of the world’s cricket with Indian roots has been an average of 75 in the tournament, and although he was dismissed cheaply in the group match, Ravindra continues to pose a threat, one that India will hope that Pandya’s experienced pace and bounce will counter – as he did in the group match.

What is the weather forecast for the final in Dubai?

The final is played on a bright and sunny day with no chance of rain and a light breeze forecast in Dubai on Sunday.

Temperatures will be the highest when the match starts with approx. 34 degrees Celsius (93.2 degrees Fahrenheit) and is expected to fall to 28C (82.4f) in the evening.

How does Dubai tone height play during the final?

The hosting of all India matches in Dubai, while the other teams traveled between Dubai and Pakistan have been an important speech point in the tournament. The difference in seats is something New Zealand has had to cope, while India has played all their games in similar seats in Dubai.

The final is expected to be played at a new pitch. However, given the previous results, it is expected to be another slower.

What is prize money for the Champions Trophy final?

The total prize money of the tournament is $ 6.9 million, an increase of 53 percent since the last edition in 2017.

Champions go away with $ 2.24 million, while runners get $ 1.12 million.

What is India vs new zealand head-to-head record?

119 games have been played between the finalists since 1975. India has an upper hand with 61 wins as opposed to New Zealand’s 50.

Seven matches ended in a no result while a match was tied.

India is on a Six-Match Odi-winning series against Blackcaps since January 2023.

What is India’s and New Zealand’s record in Champions Trophy?

New Zealand won the second edition of the tournament in 2000, and that’s still their only ICC men’s title. Meanwhile, India has won it twice – in 2002 and 2013.

Form Guide: India

As the only undefeated team in the tournament, India enters the final on the back of four wins.

Before Champions Trophy, India swept a three-match series against England at home.

Last Five ODIs (last first): Wwwww

Form Guide: New Zealand

The Champions of the 2000 edition comes in the final in a rich form of form, after winning all their group games in the tournament.

Shortly before Champions Trophy, New Zealand won a tri-nation series in Pakistan, which also involved their semi-final opponents, South Africa.

Their last Home Odi series saw them beat Sri Lanka 2-1.

Last Five ODIs (last first): WLWWW

What are the early India Team News?

It is difficult to see India change a playing XI that brought them a 44-run victory against New Zealand as well as a four-wicked victory over Australia in their semi-final.

The introduction of Chakravarthy has paid for seven wickets in two matches, which means he will keep his place and Harshit Rana will sit out of the final.

Team: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Deputy Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Kl Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Koldepe Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Arshse Singh, Harshit Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Rana, Ranaa Rishabh, Rishama (Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy

What are the early New Zealand Team News?

New Zealand had a slightly scared during their semi -final when Henry apparently hurt his shoulder as he dived in the field. New Zealand camp is hopeful that the most important fast bowler will be declared suitable for the final. If Henry is cleared to play, blackcaps are also expected to remain unchanged.

Team: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson Young

How do the Champions Trophy final follow and stream?

Follow Al Jazeera Sports Live Text and Photo Commental Stream from 04:00 GMT.

The final will be television and streamed globally on ICCS approved tournament broadcasting machines.

Where and how can I buy tickets for the Champions Trophy final?

Tickets for the final were sold on Tuesday night when India’s qualification was confirmed, but quickly sold out on the official ICC ticket platform.

Some tickets are still available on resale platforms, but at bloated prices.