Match Details
- Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final
- Match: India vs New Zealand
- Date: Sunday, 09 March 2025
- Time: 02:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network, Sports 18, JioCinema
Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for favoring bowlers, especially in the second innings. The surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, assisting spinners. The average first innings score is 216, while the second innings average score is 190. With 53% of the wickets taken by pacers and 47% by spinners in the last 10 matches, both departments will play crucial roles.
Winning the toss and opting to bowl first has been the preferred choice, with 60% of matches won by the chasing team.
Team Preview
India
India has been in sensational form in the tournament, winning all their matches so far. Their top order has been consistent, led by Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. The middle order has been solid with Shreyas Iyer, while the all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar have played key roles.
India's bowling attack, consisting of Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav, has been lethal, especially in the death overs.
Recent Form: W, W, W, W, W
Key Players: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand
New Zealand has shown resilience throughout the tournament but struggled against India in the group stage. The Kiwis will rely heavily on their captain Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Tom Latham to provide stability in the batting lineup. Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner have been standout performers with the ball.
Recent Form: W, L, W, W, W
Key Players: Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner
Head-to-Head
India holds the upper hand with 6 wins in their last 10 encounters against New Zealand. In the previous meeting during the tournament, India won by 44 runs.
Last 3 Matches:
- India won by 44 runs (Champions Trophy 2025)
- India won by 70 runs (ODI WC 2023 Semi-Final)
- India won by 4 wickets (ODI WC 2023 Group Stage)
Key Players to Watch
India:
- Virat Kohli (217 runs in 4 matches)
- Shreyas Iyer (195 runs in 4 matches)
- Mohammed Shami (8 wickets in 4 matches)
- Kuldeep Yadav (Key spinner on this pitch)
New Zealand:
- Rachin Ravindra (226 runs in 3 matches)
- Kane Williamson (189 runs in 4 matches)
- Matt Henry (10 wickets in 4 matches)
- Mitchell Santner (7 wickets in 4 matches)
Fantasy Tips
Small League Must Picks
- Virat Kohli
- Rachin Ravindra
- Matt Henry
- Mohammed Shami
- Shreyas Iyer
Grand League Differentials
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Michael Bracewell
- Hardik Pandya
- Washington Sundar
Dream11 Team
Small League Team
- Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Shreyas Iyer
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Matt Henry, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain: Matt Henry
Grand League Team
- Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Kane Williamson
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Matt Henry, Arshdeep Singh, Mitchell Santner
Captain: Varun Chakaravarthy
Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell
Betting Tips
- Toss Prediction: Team winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
- Top Batter (IND): Virat Kohli
- Top Batter (NZ): Rachin Ravindra
- Top Bowler (IND): Mohammed Shami
- Top Bowler (NZ): Matt Henry
Match Prediction
India has dominated the tournament and holds a psychological edge over New Zealand, especially after their recent win. With a balanced squad and experienced players, India is likely to lift the Champions Trophy 2025.
Prediction: India to win
Final Thoughts
With both teams aiming for glory, this high-octane final promises to be a thrilling encounter. India's experience and depth give them the edge, but New Zealand's fighting spirit cannot be underestimated. Expect a low-scoring battle on the spin-friendly Dubai surface.
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