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Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner Holds Key To Outcome In India-New Zealand Champions Trophy Final

As Team India faces New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, there is one match-up that could define the outcome of the match: India's star batter Virat Kohli versus Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner. Both Virat and Santner have had brilliant CT 2025 campaigns. While Virat is the fourth-highest run-getter with 217 runs at an average of over 72 with a century and fifty each, Santner has taken seven wickets at an average of 27.71, with best figures of 3/43.

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SWOT Analysis Of Mitchell Santner And Co

On December 18, 2024, Mitchell Santner took charge as New Zealand's white-ball captain, with his first major leadership assignment being the 2025 Champions Trophy. Cut to now, and Santner is now all set to lead the Blackcaps in the tournament's title clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand has always been known as a side punching above their weight consistently in ICC tournaments and giving any opposition team a stiff challenge.

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Relive Key Encounters Between The Two Teams

As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story. Overall, New Zealand lead India 3-1 when it comes to finals in international cricket. India and New Zealand have already met once in the Champions Trophy 2025, with India securing a 40-run victory in the group stage.

"When These Guys Get Hot...": Ravi Shastri's Cautions India, New Zealand About Real 'Trouble' In CT 2025 Final

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand but pointed out that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side. India, who have played all their matches here, stormed into the final with an all-win record, and defeated Australia in the semifinal. New Zealand, who finished second behind India in Group A after losing their league match, secured their spot in the final with a one-sided win over South Africa in the second semifinal in Lahore.

New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

LAHORE: Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final.

Santner hails Ravindra-Williamson stand after NZ make Champions Trophy final

LAHORE, Pakistan : New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said the 164-run stand between Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson set up their victory against South Africa in a high-scoring semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson Lead NZ To Win Over SA, Set Up Summit Clash With India

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semifinal to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy, on Wednesday. Ravindra played a brilliant knock of 108 runs off 101 balls, laced with 13 fours and a six, while Williamson struck 102 off 94 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes, after skipper Mitchell Santner opted to bat. Daryl Mitchell (49 off 37 balls), Glenn Phillips (49 not out off 27 balls) and Michael Bracewell (16 off 12 balls) then capitalized on the solid foundation, adding 112 runs in the final 10 overs to power New Zealand to a massive total of 362/6 -- the highest score in Champions Trophy history.

First Time In History: Rachin Ravindra Achieves Never-Seen-Before Feat

Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 -- the highest in Champions Trophy history -- against South Africa in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The duo shared 164 runs for the second wicket to provide the perfect platform for the later batters to blast away in the final overs. New Zealand added 112 runs in the final 10 overs after reaching 250 in 40 overs. Daryl Mitchel (49 off 37 balls), Glenn Phillips (49 not out off 27) and Michael Bracewell (16 off 12) provided the fire power in the final overs as South African bowlers wilted on a good batting track. The semifinal will mark the end of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan as the final will now be played in Dubai on March 9 between India and the winners of Wednesday's match.

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Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner Holds Key To Outcome In India-New Zealand Champions Trophy Final

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: SWOT Analysis Of Mitchell Santner And Co

India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Relive Key Encounters Between The Two Teams

"When These Guys Get Hot...": Ravi Shastri's Cautions India, New Zealand About Real 'Trouble' In CT 2025 Final

New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

Santner hails Ravindra-Williamson stand after NZ make Champions Trophy final

Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson Lead NZ To Win Over SA, Set Up Summit Clash With India

First Time In History: Rachin Ravindra Achieves Never-Seen-Before Feat