India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Preview

India vs New Zealand – ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Preview

The excitement is at its peak as India and New Zealand get ready to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. This match is not just another game – it’s a historic moment, as these two teams haven’t played a major white-ball tournament final against each other in 25 years!

How They Reached the Final

• India: India has been in top form throughout the tournament. They defeated Australia in the semifinal with a strong performance, proving why they are one of the best teams in the world.
• New Zealand: New Zealand played brilliantly and secured their final spot by beating South Africa by 50 runs.

Key Players to Watch

• India: Varun Chakravarthy (Spin Bowler) – His bowling has been outstanding, and he could be a game-changer in the final.
• New Zealand: Kane Williamson He played an incredible century in the semifinal and will be crucial
• for New Zealand in the final.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final:

• Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025.  
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE.  
• Time: 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).  

Also there was a group stage match played between the two teams.

• Advantage: India has played all its matches here, so they know the conditions well. But New Zealand is known for adapting to any situation, so it won’t be easy!

India Squad:

• Rohit Sharma (Captain)  
• Shubman Gill (Vice-captain)  
• Virat Kohli  
• Shreyas Iyer  
• KL Rahul (Wicket-keeper)  
• Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper)  
• Hardik Pandya  
• Axar Patel  
• Washington Sundar  
• Kuldeep Yadav  
• Harshit Rana
• Mohammed Shami
• Arshdeep Singh
• Ravindra Jadeja  
• Varun Chakaravarthy  

New Zealand Squad:

• Mitchell Santner (captain)  
• Michael Bracewell  
• Mark Chapman  
• Devon Conway (wicketkeeper)  
• Matt Henry  
• Tom Latham (wicketkeeper)  
• Daryl Mitchell  
• Will O’Rourke  
• Glenn Phillips
• Rachin Ravindra  
• Ben Sears
• Nathan Smith
• Kane Williamson  
• Will Young  
• Kyle Jamieson (replacement for Lockie Ferguson)

Fans and Digital Buzz

The India vs New Zealand final is trending all over the internet! Cricket fans from around the world are discussing match strategies, team form, and predictions. Google searches for this match have skyrocketed, proving how big this game is.

Final Thoughts

This final will be a battle of skill, strategy, and nerves. Both teams have played brilliantly, and it’s tough to predict a winner. Will India’s dominance continue, or will New Zealand pull off an upset? Cricket fans are in for a thrilling finale!

Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments! 🏏🔥