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India will take on New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 Final. [Source - Cricbuzz/x.com]
On what will be a spectacular Sunday showdown, India and New Zealand are set to square-off against each other in the Final of the Champions Trophy 2025. The much awaited encounter will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
The Rohit Sharma-led team India has been a dominating force throughout their campaign as they eyes yet another trophy to their collection.
Meanwhile, New Zealand, who is known for their exceptional record against India in ICC tournaments, will aim to live up to their reputation and clinch their second Champions Trophy title.
IND vs NZ: Historical Overview In ODIs and Champions Trophy
India and New Zealand have faced each other in 119 ODIs till date, where India has the upper hand with 61 wins, while the Kiwis emerging victorious 50 times. Besides, there is one game finished as a tie and seven others without any results.
When it comes to Champions Trophy, India have played New Zealand twice in the competition with both the teams winning a match each.
India and New Zealand Playing XIs In Last Match
India’s playing XI in last match
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami.
New Zealand’s playing XI in last match
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and William O'Rourke.
Top Run-Scorers in IND Vs NZ Previous Match
Kane Williamson - 81 runs
New Zealand’s batting genius Kane Williamson enjoys batting against India in big tournaments and it was no different in the ongoing Champions Trophy as well. The ace batter was top scorer of the group match against India with 81 off 120 deliveries.
Shreyas Iyer - 79 runs
Shreyas Iyer has been a reliable middle-order option for India in the 50-over format. The dynamic batter played a magnificent innings under pressure when these two sides met earlier in a group stage game, scoring 79 off 98 balls.
Hardik Pandya - 45 runs
Hardik Pandya is India's go-to man on big occasions. He is the perfect finisher for the Men In Blue as he showed once again in his last meeting against the kiwis, scoring a crucial run a ball 45 to take India to a formidable total.
Top Wicket-Takers In IND Vs NZ Previous Match
Varun Chakravarthy - 5 wickets
Varun Chakravarthy was the hero for India in their win over New Zealand earlier in the group stage. The star-spinner took a magnificent 5-wicket haul, conceding 42 runs in his 10 overs and turned the game on its head.
Matt Henry - 5 wickets
New Zealand's Matt Henry is having a great tournament as the prolific seamer is the highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Champions Trophy. He has scalped a total of 10 wickets in the competition so far, including five wickets against India during the final group stage match.
Kuldeep Yadav - 2 wickets
Kuldeep Yadav continues to be a threat for opposition batters during the middle overs. The Indian chinaman has enjoyed bowling against New Zealand in ODIs and it was no different in his last meeting against them, taking 2 for 56 in his spell.
IND Vs NZ Key Stats
India's Key Records
- Mohammed Shami has a terrific record against New Zealand in ODIs - 37 wickets, 19.7 average and 19.8 strike-rate.
- Shreyas Iyer loves batting against New Zealand in ODIs - 8 innings, 563 runs, 70.4 average, 100.7 strike-rate, 2 100s and 4 50s.
- India has been the most successful side with the ball inside the powerplay in this tournament - 10 wickets, 19.80 average and 24 strike-rate.
- India also has been the strongest side against spin despite playing on the slow surfaces of Dubai - 459 runs, 51 average, 79.97 strike-rate.
- Virat Kohli in ICC ODI knockouts till date - 530 runs (3rd highest ever), 48.18 average with one century and 4 half-centuries.
- Iyer vs Santner in ODIs - 0 dismissal, 78 runs, 83.9 strike-rate.
New Zealand’s Key Records
- India is the only side who have beaten New Zealand in this Champions Trophy.
- Rachin Ravindra continues to be a threat for the opposition in ICC ODI events. He is currently the top-scorer for NZ in this tournament with 225 runs at an average of 75.33, including two centuries.
- Mitchell Santner has led New Zealand from the front. He has been a lethal option with the ball (7 wickets) in the middle overs (11-40 overs) for the Kiwis in this tournament - 6 wickets (highest), 22.33 average and 31 strike-rate.
- Kane Williamson had a slow start to the tournament but scored 81 against India and a century in the semi-final.
- Matt Henry is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament as of now - 10 wickets at an average of 16.70.
- Glenn Phillips has been magnificent for the Kiwis as a finisher towards the end (41-50 overs) in this Champions Trophy - 124 runs (highest) at a 155 strike-rate.
- Daryl Mitchell vs India in ICC ODI events - 93.7 average, 2 centuries in 3 games.
Records Which Could Be Broken In IND vs NZ
- Virat Kohli is just 55 runs away from surpassing Kumar Sangakkara and becoming the second highest run-scorer in men's ODI cricket.
- If Virat Kohli scores 46 runs or more in this match, he will become the all time highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy.
- If Mohammed Shami takes a five-wicket haul in this match, he will enter the top five list of highest wicket-takers in ICC ODI events.
Conclusion
With high stakes and star power on both sides, it is going to be an epic finale to the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy. Both India and New Zealand are hungry for glory as the clash of the titans promises to be a thrilling spectacle in Dubai.
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