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India vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India take on New Zealand in the highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. India have not lost a single game in the tournament so far, and enter the game as firm favourites to lift a record third title.
Net bowler Shashwat Tiwari revealed that New Zealand batters were struggling against leg spin on the eve of the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai on Sunday. In front of a sold-out crowd and a throbbing atmosphere, India and New Zealand, two modern-day giants with rich cricketing histories, will fight for the coveted title. On the eve of the pulsating clash, Shashwat, who bowled to the Kiwis during the nets session, shed light on their strategy. He revealed that the Blackcaps tried to refine their technique against the left-arm spinners and showed glimpses of struggle.
The fact that the Indian cricket team played all of its Champions Trophy matches at a single venue - the Dubai International Cricket Stadium - has triggered some serious allegations against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Many in the international cricketing spectrum have claimed that the Indian team has enjoyed an 'undue advantage' by playing all of its matches in Dubai while the other participating teams have had to travel to different cities over the course of the campaign. Former Pakistan Pacer Junaid Khan re-ignited the debate around the topic ahead of the Champions Trophy final, backing his accusation by figures.
As the talks over Rohit Sharma's potential retirement surround India's Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, certain reports have highlighted what could be in store for cricket fans all across the world on Sunday. Rohit didn't even attend the press conference on the eve of the Champions Trophy final, deciding to send vice-captain Shubman Gill instead. The move further intensified the rumours, though Gill confirmed that no such discussion has taken place, yet. When former India captain Sourav Ganguly was asked about his views on the subject, he shut down the topic.
After losing 11 coin-tosses in a row, Rohit Sharma arrives into the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday, not knowing whether the streak would end. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, however, wants Rohit to make it 12 toss losses in a row, backing New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner to decide how the game would start at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The strange remarks come from Ashwin as he feels India would be in a much better position mentally if skipper Rohit loses the toss again.
The D-day has arrived in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as India and New Zealand square off in the title-deciding showdown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Indian team, that has been unchanged for the last couple of matches, has been backed by some experts to catch the Kiwis off-guard by making one big change in the side for the final. While the temptation is bound to be there, with skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir will opt for such a risky approach in the final?
The stage is set. The fans are excited as the India men's cricket team is ready to take on New Zealand in the final of Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. Rohit Sharma and co delivered a flawless performance in the group stage, winning all three games. In the semi-final, India thrashed Australia by four wickets and had a smooth progress into the final. New Zealand, on the other hand, defeated South Africa in the semis. Their only loss in the ongoing tournament came against India, where they succumbed under Varun Chakaravarthy's spin and fell short by 44 runs.
Dubai's scorching heat and spin-friendly surface will play a crucial role as India and New Zealand lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. With temperatures expected to hover around 32 degree Celsius, captains will have a tough call to make at the toss, as teams have preferred chasing under the afternoon sun. However, with minimal dew at the venue so far, batting first might not be a disadvantage if the team can put a competitive total on the board.