3 'Writing In The Stars' For India That Indicate Defeat In Champions Trophy Final

India after losing the 2023 ODI World Cup Final [Source: @iamAhmadhaseeb/x.com]

India are all set to take on New Zealand in the clash that decides it all in the Champions Trophy 2025. The two teams will be battling it out for the title in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in United Arab Emirates on March 9.

India will be confident with the way they have performed so far. However, there are few omens that will concern the fans of the team. Here is a look at the three omens that indicate that India might be unlucky in the final of Champions Trophy 2025. 

3. Record Against New Zealand In The Final Of ICC Events

Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson after winning the 2021 WTC Final [Source: @_TalhaSpeaks/x.com]

India have New Zealand in two ICC Finals. One was in the 2000 ICC Knockouts and the other was in the 2021 ICC World Test Championship. On both occasions, New Zealand defeated India and won the title.

This record of India against New Zealand in the final of the tournament is one of the bad omens for the fans and the management that indicate the defeat of the 'Men in Blue' in the clash.

2. Mohammed Shami's Presence

Mohammed Shami is yet to lay his hands on an ICC style [Source: @shoaibpage/x.com]

Mohammed Shami has been an asset for the Indian team when it comes to ICC events. He has been one of their best bowlers and chief wicket takers. However, the ICC events that he has played in, India have failed to win the trophy.

Notably, Shami was a part of the Indian team in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023. India have failed to win the title in each of this case. This looks like a bad omen for the Indian team.

However, Mohammed Shami is a class bowler and can in fact turn out to be the match winner in this game. So, instead of being a omen, the Indian pacer can turn out to be the trump card for the team.

1. The 'Sunday' Omen

New Zealand after winning the 2000 ICC Knockout Tournament [Source: @sportstarweb/x.com]

India and New Zealand will be playing against each other in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on 9th March, 2025 which is Sunday. If we look at the history of the Indian team in the final of the ICC events in Sundays, the record is not very encouraging. 

Notably, India played the final of an ICC event on Sunday in 2000, 2003, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023. In all these cases, India failed to win the title. On the other hand, India won the title in 1983, 2007, 2011, 2013 and 2024 and in all these cases the final was not on a Sunday.

So, the fact that the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 is on a Sunday will be something that will keep the fans at the edge of their seats.

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