India and New Zealand are set to face off in a major white-ball cricket tournament final for the first time in 25 years. Both teams have shown remarkable prowess in the Champions Trophy 2025, leading up to this highly anticipated showdown on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Stadium.
New Zealand’s journey to the final was marked by a dominant performance against South Africa in the semi-final, held at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. Their victory in this crucial match has set the stage for an electrifying final against their familiar rivals, India.
Conversely, India secured their spot in the final after a thrilling match against Australia in Dubai. The Indian team won by four wickets, demonstrating their determination and skill.
This final marks the first major white-ball cricket tournament final between India and New Zealand in 25 years. The last time these two cricketing giants met in an ICC tournament final was during the 2021 ICC World Test Championship, where New Zealand emerged victorious.
Additionally, they faced each other in the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy final, with New Zealand securing their first ICC title.
The final promises to be a thrilling contest, with both sides in top form and eager to claim the coveted Champions Trophy 2025 title.
Cricket fans worldwide eagerly await the clash of these cricketing giants on Sunday at 2:30 PM IST.
Squads India vs New Zealand, Final
- India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
- New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson.
Stay tuned for more updates and live coverage as the Champions Trophy 2025 Final approaches!
