India (IND) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. India finished in first place in Group A after winning all three matches. New Zealand were in second place in the same group and won two out of three games.
Both teams faced each other in the 12th match of the tournament. New Zealand were bundled out for 205 runs while chasing the target of 250 runs and lost the match by 44 runs. Varun took a fifer on his Champions Trophy debut and went on to clinch the Player of the Match award.
India faced Australia in the first semi-final of the tournament and chased down the target of 265 runs in 48.1 overs with four wickets in hand. Virat Kohli led the charge with the bat for the team with his knock of 84 runs off 98 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award.
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New Zealand dominated the Proteas in their semi-final bout and won the match by 50 runs after posting a humungous total of 362 runs for the loss of six wickets on the board. South Africa managed to score 312 runs for the loss of nine wickets.
India vs New Zealand Match Details
| Match | India vs New Zealand, Final |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Date & Time | Sunday, March 9, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Broadcasting | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
India vs New Zealand Head to Head Records in ODI
| Total Matches | 119 |
| New Zealand Won | 61 |
| India Won | 50 |
| No Result | 7 |
| Tied | 1 |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai ODI Stats
| Total Matches | 60 |
| Matches won batting first | 34 |
| Matches won bowling first | 36 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 216 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 190 |
- Rohit Sharma’s ODI Stats at Dubai
- Shubman Gill’s ODI Stats at Dubai
- Hardik Pandya’s ODI Stats at Dubai
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a balanced contest for both batters and bowlers. Historically, the average first innings score at this venue has been around 216 runs. In the last 10 matches played here, pacers have claimed 53% of the wickets, indicating that fast bowlers may have an advantage. Therefore, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions.
India vs New Zealand Playing XI
India
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke
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India vs New Zealand Top Performers
Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- Williamson is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand in the tournament.
- He has made 189 runs in four games at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 85.90.
Axar Patel (India)
- Patel is the third-highest wicket-taker for India.
- He has five wickets to his name in four outings at an average of 33.40.
- He has made 80 runs at a strike rate of 74.76.
Virat Kohli (India)
- Kohli is the highest run-scorer for India in the tournament.
- He has scored 217 runs in four games at an average of 72.33 and a strike rate of 83.14.
Shreyas Iyer (India)
- Iyer is the second-highest run-scorer for India in the tournament.
- He has amassed 195 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 79.91.
Mohammed Shami (India)
- Shami is the leading wicket-taker for India.
- He has picked eight wickets in four games at an average of 19.87, an economy of 4.96, and a strike rate of 24.
Who will win Today match between India vs New Zealand?
India appears to have a strong chance of winning the final match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025. India has won the last six matches against New Zealand, indicating a psychological edge and current dominance in their head-to-head encounters.
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While New Zealand has also shown strong performances, particularly with players like Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson contributing significantly, India's recent form, combined with their key players' performances and the pitch conditions, suggests they are likely to emerge victorious in this match.
FAQs about IND vs NZ Match Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025
1. What is the head-to-head record between IND and NZ in ODIs?
India and New Zealand have faced each other on 119 occasions in ODIs. India have won 61 of these matches, while New Zealand have won 50. Additionally, India has won the last six matches against New Zealand.
2. Who are the Main players to watch out for in IND vs NZ match?
Kane Williamson, Axar Patel, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Shami are the key players to watch out for this match.
3. Who is likely to win today's India vs New Zealand match?
India is likely to win this game.
4. Where will the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match be played?
The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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