India vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy Final Preview Live: India is set to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 finale at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. With less than a day remaining until the showdown, let’s delve into crucial insights regarding the teams, their head-to-head encounters, and additional statistics.
IND vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy Final Preview and Build-Up: India is ready to clash with New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy finale at the Dubai International Stadium. India has showcased spectacular performance throughout the tournament, entering the final unbeaten. They secured victories over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand during the group stage, followed by a win against Australia in the semifinal. Conversely, New Zealand managed to defeat Pakistan and Bangladesh but suffered a loss to India in their final group match. They advanced to the playoffs by overcoming South Africa in the semifinal.
India is tipped as the frontrunner for this match, yet New Zealand should not be underestimated. They have historically given India a tough time in ICC competitions and will aim to add to India’s woes on Sunday. However, India boasts a stronger squad, suited to the conditions, and if they perform to their capabilities, it will be challenging for New Zealand to surpass them.
India vs New Zealand Pitch Report
The pitch utilized for the India vs Pakistan encounter will be employed for the final and is expected to favor the spinners. There hasn’t been significant dew in the evenings, making it difficult for teams to chase if a substantial target is set by the team batting first.
India vs New Zealand Head To Head In ICC Knockouts
India and New Zealand have clashed in five knockout matches during ICC tournaments, with New Zealand emerging victorious in three instances while India claimed two victories. New Zealand’s wins were recorded in the 2000 Champions Trophy final, the 2019 World Cup semifinal, and the WTC. In contrast, India triumphed over New Zealand in the quarterfinal of the 2000 Champions Trophy and the semifinal of the 2023 World Cup.
Squads:
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), S Gill, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul, H Pandya, Axar Patel, R Jadeja, H Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar.
New Zealand Squad: M Santner (Captain), Will Young, R Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D Mitchell, Tom Latham, G Phillips, M Bracewell, Matt Henry, K Jamieson, William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffy, D Conway, M Chapman, Nathan Smith
